The Kanagawa Prefectural Police’s new rule will be enforced from next month.

Only a few days remain until the enforcement of the revised Road Traffic Law. Do police forces in other prefectures have the same horrible hunch as the Kanagawa Prefectural Police?　It is hard to imagine what the future holds for those who are supposed to teach safe driving under such circumstances.

There are also many problematic vendors on the sales side. There are even some electric kickboards that are sold as being able to ride on sidewalks in compliance with the revised Road Traffic Law that are, whether they know it or not, completely out of compliance with the law.

The “no safety parts” rule means they cannot be ridden on public roads, but from July 1, they can be ridden on sidewalks.
They are sold under the slogan, “Since they can only go 6 km/h, they are treated as pedestrians.

These are completely illegal vehicles.

Even if they do not require a license, they are required to have safety parts, liability insurance, and a license plate. When choosing a specific small moped, be sure to check that it complies with the safety standards.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has set up an illegal vehicle reporting counter on April 1, and is asking for information on the sale of vehicles that do not comply with the safety standards for specified small motorized bicycles (electric kickboards, etc.). The report can be made completely anonymously, so if you find an electric kickboard that is out of compliance, please report it as soon as possible.

Part names of specified small motorized bicycles

Differences between the current Road Traffic Law and the revised Road Traffic Law regarding “Specified Small Motorized Bicycles