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2026-09-01
Residential Road Speed Limit Cut to 30km/h!
From September 2026, speed limit on residential roads without center lines drops from 60km/h to 30km/h. Applies to all vehicles for pedestrian safety.
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2026-04-01Traffic
🚲 Bicycle "Blue Ticket" — Complete Guide to All 113 Violations
Ignorance is no excuse! Complete list by risk level
113
Violations
16+
Age Target
¥3,000
Min Fine
¥12,000
Max Fine
❓ What is the Blue Ticket System?
From April 1, 2026, bicycle riders aged 16+ who commit traffic violations will receive a "Blue Ticket" and be required to pay fines.
🟦 Blue Ticket (Fine)
No criminal record if paid on time
🟥 Red Ticket (Criminal)
Serious violations go to criminal court. Possible record
🔴 Critical
Fine: ¥12,000
🟠 High Risk
Fine: ¥7,000–¥12,000
🟡 Danger
Fine: ¥6,000
🔵 Caution
Fine: ¥5,000
🟣 Minor
Fine: ¥3,000
⚫ Criminal Penalties (Beyond Blue Ticket)
Red Ticket / Arrest
Drunk Driving
5年以下の懲役 / 100万円以下の罰金
Driving Under Influence
3年以下の懲役 / 50万円以下の罰金
Aggressive/Road Rage Driving
3年以下の懲役 / 50万円以下の罰金
Phone Use Causing Danger
1年以下の懲役 / 30万円以下の罰金
Hit and Run
10年以下の懲役 / 100万円以下の罰金
✅ Follow These 5 Rules and You're Fine!
1Never touch your phone (¥12,000)
2Ride on the left side of the road (¥6,000 for wrong side)
3Always stop at "止まれ" signs (¥5,000)
4Use lights at night (¥5,000)
5No umbrellas, earphones, or alcohol
Source:
NPA Bicycle Portal🔗 Related Issues
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2026-04-01
Highway ETC Night Discount Narrowed to 0–4 AM (Effective Price Hike)
Highway late-night ETC discount (30% off) narrowed from 10 PM–6 AM to 12 AM–4 AM. Effectively a price increase for rental car tourists and long-distance drivers.
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2026-03-31
Vehicle Environmental Performance Tax Abolished (Up to ¥90K→¥0)
Vehicle Environmental Performance Tax fully abolished on March 31, 2026. Tax burden reduced by up to ~¥90,000 when purchasing new or used cars. Benefits foreign residents buying vehicles in Japan.