Four Road Laws in Japan You’ve Probably Broken blog.gaijinpot.com

Guess how many points using your phone will earn you under the revised Road Traffic Law?
According to the Road Traffic Law, you can only ride your bicycle on the sidewalk if you’re under 13, over 70, or disabled.
While the police may let you off with a warning, getting caught violating the Road Traffic Law twice in a two-year period means mandatory traffic school at your own expense.
Sounds harsh, but bicycles are classified as a light vehicle in Japan, and the police have to take traffic accidents seriously.
For more practical information about how you can stay safe in Japan, visit The General Insurance Association of Japan.