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Kagawa Prefectural Police
Bicycle Safety Rules
Five Rules for Safe and Secure Bicycle Life
As of November 1, 2022, the Central Traffic Safety Measures Council's Traffic Measures Headquarters decided
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Setting of "Bicycle Guidance and Enlightenment Priority Areas and Routes"
Prefectural police are promoting the improvement of bicycle traffic spaces, enlightenment activities, and guidance and crackdowns in a focused and planned manner in bicycle guidance and enlightenment priority areas and routes.
Check the website of each prefectural police for bicycle guidance and enlightenment priority areas and routes!
Safe Driving
In principle, ride on the road, on the left side
Exceptionally, ride on the sidewalk, giving priority to pedestrians
At intersections, follow traffic signals and one-way stops, and ensure safety
At night, turn on the lights
Under the Road Traffic Act, bicycles are classified as light vehicles, and in principle, they should be ridden on the road on the left side.
When bicycles ride on the road, they should ride on the left side, just like cars.
Ride close to the left edge of the road.
If you ride on the sidewalk, you must slow down on the side closest to the road.
If you obstruct pedestrians, you must come to a temporary stop.
① Bicycles ride on the road, in principle, on the left side
At intersections with stop signs, always stop and check safety to the left and right.
At intersections, follow one-way stops and ensure safety
Not having lights at night makes it difficult for others to see bicycles, which is very dangerous.
At night, turn on the lights and ride a bicycle equipped with reflectors.
Always turn on the lights at night
Wear a helmet
To reduce damage from accidents, wear a helmet when riding.
From April 1, 2023, all bicycle users are required to make an effort to wear helmets.
Always wear a helmet
Drunk driving is prohibited
Just like cars, do not ride a bicycle after drinking alcohol.
Drunk driving is prohibited!
Always follow traffic signals and ensure safety when crossing.
Always follow traffic signals
② Sidewalks are exceptions, prioritize pedestrians
Check the bicycle guidance and enlightenment priority areas and routes in Kagawa Prefecture here!