Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in Japan could face up to six months in jail under strict new rules that entered into force Friday. Those who breach the revised road traffic law can be punished with a maximum of six months in prison or a fine of up to 100,000 yen.

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Riding under the influence is also now punishable with prison time.

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Japan: Jail for cyclists who text and ride under new laws

The cyclists in Japan face jail time for using phones while riding, with strict new rules in place

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Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in Japan could face up to six months in jail under strict new rules that entered into force Friday.

Those who breach the revised road traffic law can be punished with a maximum of six months in prison or a fine of up to 100,000 yen ($660).

"Making a call with a smartphone in your hand while cycling, or watching the screen, is now banned and subject to punishment," a National Police Agency leaflet says.

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TOKYO: A revised Japanese traffic law took effect on Friday, introducing prison terms and fines for cyclists who use their mobile phones or ride while under the influence of alcohol.

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Japan law to punish cyclists for phone use, riding drunk takes effect

Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in Japan could face up to six months in jail under strict new rules that entered into force Friday.

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Japan cyclists risk jail for using a mobile phone

Cyclists who use their mobile phones while pedaling could risk up to six months in jail under strict new rules introduced in Japan on Friday.

Bicicliștii care folosesc telefonul mobil în timp ce pedalează ar putea risca până la șase luni de închisoare conform noilor reguli stricte introduse vineri, în Japonia.

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Cyclists in Japan risk jail for using mobile phone, riding while drunk

Cyclists who use a mobile phone while pedaling in Japan could face up to six months in prison, according to a new law that is being enforced from Friday, reports the BBC.

Bicicliștii care folosesc un telefon mobil în timp ce pedalează în Japonia ar putea face până la șase luni de închisoare, potrivit unei noi legi care este aplicată începând de vineri, scrie BBC.

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