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Japan road safety and driving regulation updates

Overview

Japan is addressing rising road safety concerns involving foreign tourists and elderly motorists. Authorities have noted an increase in accidents involving foreign nationals due to language barriers and differing driving habits, following a significant surge in international tourism.

Concurrently, the National Police Agency is tightening regulations for elderly drivers. Following reports of increased fatalities among those aged 75 and older, the agency has proposed enhancing driving skill examinations. Proposed changes include a new ‘direction change’ test to assess simultaneous steering, acceleration, and braking, as well as stricter penalties for failing to come to a complete stop. The agency also intends to introduce ‘failure to confirm safety’ as a new deduction item to combat issues such as pedal misapplication and improper operation.

Entities

Japan Tourism Agency · Tochigi Prefectural Police · Saitama · National Police Agency of Japan · National Police Agency

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Japan National Police Agency to enhance elderly driver skill tests

    Japan's National Police Agency will add a ‘direction change’ test to driving skill exams for elderly drivers to reduce accidents caused by improper pedal operation and poor safety confirmation.

  2. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Japan implements stricter driving rules amid rising accidents

    Japan is implementing stricter driving regulations for elderly motorists and addressing a rise in traffic accidents involving foreign tourists due to language barriers and driving differences.

Sources

elnacional.com.py · mundo-nipo.com.br · otakupt.com · response.jp · shimotsuke.co.jp