4-1 Japanese traffic regulations
In Japan traffic regulations are established for each of pedestrians, automobiles and motorbikes and bicycles. Learning these rules quickly and correctly is an important way to lead a safe life in Japan.
(1) Basic traffic rules
When there are no sidewalks, pedestrians must walk on the right side of the road. Automobiles and bicycles must run on the left side of the road.
Among pedestrians, bicycles and automobiles, pedestrians are prioritized. Pedestrians however must be fully cautious, as some people do not observe this rule.
You must follow traffic lights and signs. You must be fully cautious, however, as some people do not observe this rule.
●Major traffic signs
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Stop
Automobiles and bicycles must stop temporarily |
Slow
Automobiles must run at speeds that allows for a stop any time |
Do not enter
Automobiles cannot proceed any farther |
Passage banned
Pedestrians, bicycles and automobiles must not pass through |
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Automobiles’ passage banned
No automobiles can pass through |
One way
Automobiles can go only to the arrowed direction |
Only
Automobiles can go only to the arrowed directions |
Parking and stop banned during the designated hours
No automobiles can park or stop during the designated hours |
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No parking during the banned hours during the designated hours
No automobiles can park during the designated hours |
No crossing by pedestrians
Pedestrians must not cross the street |
Only for pedestrians and bicycles
Only pedestrians and bicycles may pass through |
Only for pedestrians
Only pedestrians may pass through |
(2) Basic rules for pedestrian
(3) Basic rules for bicycles
(4) Basic rules for motorbikes and automobiles
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