Cyclists Caught Looking At Phones In Japan Could Face Up To Six Months In Jail, As New Stricter Cycling Laws Take Effect
Cyclists caught looking at phones in japan could face up to six months in jail, as new stricter cycling laws take effect. Cyclists caught using or even looking at their. If convicted, those found cycling while using the phone could be given a prison term of up to six months or a fine of 100,000 yen ($690). If they pose a danger to pedestrians. From november 1, 2024, japan will begin enforcing stringent penalties for cyclists caught using their smartphones while riding.
1 november 2024, 06:16 gmt. Updated 6 hours ago. Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in japan could face up to six months jail under strict new rules. Bicyclists caught pedaling while under the influence of alcohol or using a smartphone face tougher penalties including potential jail time under the revised road traffic. Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in japan could face up to six months in jail under strict new rules that entered into force friday. Those who breach the. Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in japan could face up to six months in jail under strict new rules that entered into force friday, agence france presse. The revision will penalize cyclists who use their phones — for calls, texting or even by just staring at them — while riding with fines of up to ¥100,000 ($675) or a prison term of up. People found to have used their mobile phones while cycling face imprisonment of up to six months or fines of 100,000 yen (22,000 baht), with prison terms of up to one year.