When riding a bicycle

When riding a bicycle in Yokohama City, be sure to purchase insurance (personal liability insurance, etc.) that can compensate for this damage in case of damage to the other party due to a bicycle accident.
If a person under the age of 18 rides a bicycle, the guardian must take out insurance for a bicycle accident.

When riding a bicycle, follow the traffic rules and be careful not to cause accidents.

• Bicycles are a member of the car, and the principle is to drive on the road. Pass the left side of the road in the same direction as a car or motorcycle.
• "Normal bicycles" may be exceptionally accessible on sidewalks, but pedestrians have priority on sidewalks.
• You can pass on the sidewalk by bicycle when there is a sign indicating that you can pass by bicycle, or when you are under 13 years old or over 70 years old.
• It's dangerous to jump out. Be sure to stop where there is a "stop" sign. Also, be sure to follow the signal.
• It is very dangerous to run without turning on the lights at night. Let's turn on the light when it gets dark.
• Do not drive while talking with a smartphone, etc., or drive while watching the screen.
• Do not drink and drive a bicycle, ride on a bicycle, provide alcohol to a bicycle driver, or provide a bicycle to a drinker.
• Wear a riding helmet to protect your head.

Please use the bicycle parking lot when you go out by bicycle or motorcycle.
Bicycles and motorcycles cannot be parked in public places such as roads, as they hinder the passage of pedestrians and emergency vehicles. Bicycles and motorcycles left on the road may be moved to storage locations according to regulations.
The following items are required to be returned.

1. Items that can identify you, such as insurance cards and passports
2. Fee (bicycle: 1,500 yen, bike: 3,000 yen)
3. Keys for bicycles and motorcycles

A child seat is required to carry a child on a bicycle. When putting a child on a child seat, be aware of the following:

• You have to run on the left side of the road even when you are carrying a child.
• Let's keep in mind the speed of stopping safely. A child riding bicycle is heavy and cannot stop suddenly.
• Let the child wear a helmet. Also, adults should wear a helmet.
• Be sure to put on your seat belt. If you don't put on your seat belt, your child may fall off your bicycle.
• Don't leave your bicycle with your child on it. It's very dangerous if the bicycle falls on it.
• You can put it on your child seat until you enter elementary school. Elementary school students are not allowed to ride.
• Even if you have a child seat, the number of children can be put on is up to two. You must not carry three or more children.
• Don't drive with children. It is dangerous because it interferes with the operation of the handle.