Traffic rules for electric kickboarding

　From July 1, 2023, among the laws that partially revise the Road Traffic Law, regulations on traffic methods for specific small motorized bicycles (electric kickboards, etc.) were enforced.
　To protect yourself and others' lives, understand and adhere to the traffic rules that should be followed. Also, wear a riding helmet.

※This section describes the electric kickboard that corresponds to a specific small motorized bicycle.

　A driver's license is not required to drive an electric kickboard, but people under the age of 16 are not allowed to drive an electric kickboard. It is also prohibited to provide electric kickboards to those under the age of 16 who may be driving an electric kickboard.

　Do not drive an electric kickboard when you drink alcohol. In addition, we provide electric kickboards for those who are drunk and may be drunk driving, provide alcoholic beverages to those who may be drunk driving, Do not recommend drinking. 　

　The driver of the electric kickboard is obliged to wear a riding helmet. Protecting your head is very important to reduce the damage caused by traffic accidents. Wear a riding helmet to protect your life.

　The electric kickboard must not be a two-seater ride.

　In order to use the electric kickboard safely, it is necessary to check it yourself before boarding. If there is a problem, don't get on board and start maintenance.
In addition, let's go to dealers regularly to check and maintain. Do not drive an electric kickboard that does not conform to the standards stipulated by the provisions of the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

　Drivers are obliged to follow signs such as traffic lights and pauses. Any violation will be subject to enforcement.

　When turning right at an intersection with a traffic light, you must lean towards the left end of the road and slow down along the side end of the intersection.

　Do not block pedestrian traffic when passing by pedestrians or passing through pedestrian crossings.

　Hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly and look forward to drive. It is a violation to look at the screen of your smartphone or drive while talking.

　Yokohama City has designated areas where bicycles are not allowed to be parked around railway stations. Electric kickboards (*) left in the area are also subject to movement to storage locations.
※Electric kickboard with a white license plate

　The National Police Agency has released a traffic safety video summarizing the safe use of electric kickboards (specific small motorbikes).
Watch before driving the electric kickboard, follow traffic rules, and prevent traffic accidents.

　The Kanagawa Prefectural Police has released a traffic safety video to safely use electric kickboards (specific small motorbikes).
Take a look before driving the electric kickboard and understand it correctly.