Using Phone while Riding
Distracted Driving
Fine: 12,000 yen
Holding or looking at a smartphone screen while riding.
Holding or looking at a smartphone screen while riding.
PENALTY & FINES
The cost of violations you cannot ignore
Ignoring Traffic Signals
Red Light Violation
Fine: 6,000 yen
Failure to obey traffic lights is a fundamental violation.
Failure to obey traffic lights is a fundamental violation.
Riding on the Right Side
Wrong-way Riding
Fine: 6,000 yen
Bicycles must keep to the left side of the road.
Bicycles must keep to the left side of the road.
Traffic Lane Violation
Wrong Side / Sidewalk Riding
Fine: 6,000 yen
Failure to ride in the designated lanes or areas.
Failure to ride in the designated lanes or areas.
Riding without Lights
Nighttime Visibility
Fine: 5,000 yen
Riding at night without turning on the bicycle light.
Riding at night without turning on the bicycle light.
Brake System Malfunction
Equipment Violation
Fine: 5,000 yen
Riding a bicycle with malfunctioning or no brakes.
Riding a bicycle with malfunctioning or no brakes.
Public Safety Regulation Violation
Umbrellas / Earphones
Fine: 5,000 yen
Using umbrellas or earphones while riding.
Using umbrellas or earphones while riding.
Failure to Stop
Stop Sign Violation
Fine: 5,000 yen
Failure to come to a complete stop at a "Stop" sign.
Failure to come to a complete stop at a "Stop" sign.
Riding Side-by-Side
Parallel Riding Prohibited
Fine: 3,000 yen
Riding side-by-side with another bicycle.
Riding side-by-side with another bicycle.
Double Riding
Passenger Prohibited
Fine: 3,000 yen
Riding with two people on one bicycle (except specific cases).
Riding with two people on one bicycle (except specific cases).