{"id":572287,"date":"2026-03-31T05:52:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T05:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/572287\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T05:52:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T05:52:08","slug":"japan-to-introduce-blue-ticket-fines-for-cyclists-wed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/572287\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan to Introduce Blue Ticket Fines for Cyclists Wed."},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\t\t\t\tNewsfrom Japan\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tMar 31, 2026 14:37 (JST)<\/p>\n

Tokyo, March 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan will introduce the “blue ticket” system for cyclists on Wednesday, allowing riders who commit relatively minor traffic violations to avoid criminal punishment by paying fines.<\/p>\n

The system will cover violators aged 16 and over, imposing fines of between 3,000 yen and 12,000 yen for 113 types of traffic violations.<\/p>\n

The maximum fine of 12,000 yen will be imposed on riders who use smartphones while riding a bicycle. Those who look at the screen of a smartphone mounted on a bicycle with a holder can be given a blue ticket.<\/p>\n

In principle, police officers will first issue guidance or warnings, but highly dangerous violations, such as using a smartphone while riding on a bicycle, may result in the immediate issuance of a blue ticket.<\/p>\n

A fine of 5,000 yen will be imposed for riding on brakeless track bicycles, called “piste bikes,” or defective bicycles and 7,000 yen for entering a railway crossing with the barriers down.<\/p>\n

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[Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]<\/p>\n

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