The Japan Times
Starting April 1, cyclists in Japan will be subject to new traffic rules — here's what to know. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/25/japan/crime-legal/bicycle-crackdown/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #cycling #phones #trafficaccidents #japanesepolice
What to know about Japan’s new traffic rules for cyclists

Starting April 1, the 'blue ticket' system aims to reduce violations by issuing fines for minor offenses such as using a phone while cycling or ignoring stoplights.

The Japan Times
Mar 25 at 3:29pmBuffer
Show threadTheriac2d ago
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Good choice of date I must say.
Show threadRWF2d ago
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LMAO! 🤣