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Bicycles are “light vehicles lacking a motor.” The general rule is that they must travel on the roadway.Where sidewalks and the roadway are clearly separated, then the general rule is that bicycles must travel on the roadway. Bicycles allowed on sidewalks is the exception to the rule.
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Bicycles are restricted to travelling on the left side of the roadway!On a roadway where there is no real sidewalk but instead a side strip separated by a solid white line and other markings, bicycles must travel along that side strip on the left side of the roadway in the direction of the traffic.
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Always ride your bicycle on the very left side of the roadway.Bicycles must travel on the left side of the roadway and not the sidewalk, regardless of the width of the side strip. Be very careful of cars stopped on the road, pools of rain water, and other obstacles and hazards. (Article 18, Road Traffic Law) | ||
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Just like cars, bicycles cannot travel on the right side of the roadway!Bicycles travelling on the right side of the roadway will crash head onto oncoming bicycles travelling in the correct direction. Travelling on the right side may also cause oncoming bicycles travelling in the correct direction to panic and swerve into traffic to avoid crashing into you. Always ride on the left side.
When turning right at intersections, use the “2-Step Right Turn” method!Regardless of the number of traffic lanes, at intersections with a traffic light bicycles intending to turn right must use the 2-step method, known as the “2-Step Right Turn.” Step 1: Proceed to the corner on the other side of the intersection, do a safety scan of the area around you, then stop. Step 2: When the traffic light changes, proceed with the traffic flow in the direction you intended to travel. It is a traffic violation for bicycles to enter into the right turn lane. It is also very dangerous, so never attempt to do this.
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When road signs indicate that travelling on the sidewalk is permitted.As a general rule, sidewalks are for the exclusive use of pedestrians, but bicycles may travel on sidewalks when a road sign indicates that it is permitted.  |
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When proceeding along the roadway becomes difficult.When road or traffic conditions make it extremely difficult to proceed, then bicycles are allowed on the sidewalk. For example:■ When road construction or lines of parked vehicles make it difficult to pass on the left side of the road.
■ When there is a risk of hitting cars because there is heavy traffic and the road is narrow. |
13 years old and not yet Mitsuru of children , high-on 70 years old, disabled people of the body is impassable the Trail .Infants (less than 6 years old) and children ( or more and less than 6 years of age 13 years old) , the elderly ( over 70 years old) , such as those with disabilities to the provisions of a Cabinet Office Ordinance , you can pass on a bicycle even on the sidewalk. | |
Sidewalks are for pedestrians. Ride on sidewalks with their safety in mind.If you are forced to ride on the sidewalk, the general rule is that you must yield to pedestrians and not put them at any risk of danger. They have the right of way and if it seems you can’t avoid a pedestrian, then you must stop.
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Always make your child wear a helmet!
Parents and guardians must always make sure that both small children and older children under the age of 13 wear a bike helmet when they ride on a bike. And be sure to select a helmet which fits properly on their head. Finally, ensure they never use a helmet which has already sustained a large shock, as this will reduce its capability to protect their head. 
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