Update : 2021-12-4
To Avoid Traffic Accidents
Soka City introduced the Soka City regulation about the safe riding of bicycles in 2017, to make it obligatory for cyclists to observe traffic rules.
A bicycle is a convenient means of transportation, but do not forget that it is a vehicle and be mindful of traffic safety.
Q: What is the most frequent cause of serious accidents of bicycles ?
A:Failing to operate the handlebars and the brake
B:Failing to halt
C:Failing to check safety
The answer: (C) Failing to check safety
The answers of (A) Failing to operate the handlebars and the brake and (B) Failing to halt are also major causes of accidents. Be careful especially at intersections as two parties meet.
[Source] The website of Saitama Prefectural Police
Violation of traffic regulations is found in about 80% of traffic accidents of bicycles in Soka City.
Learn and Observe the Five Rules of Cyclists’ Safety
Bicycles should go on a roadway basically.
Going on a sidewalk is exceptional.
- Children under the age of 13 and senior citizens of age 70 or older may go on a sidewalk.
Ride on the left side of a roadway
- Bicycles should go on the left side of a roadway.
Give priority to pedestrians on a sidewalk and ride slowly on the roadside.
- Walk, pushing a bicycle, on a sidewalk with many pedestrians and on pedestrian crossings.
Observe the safety rules
- Do not ride a bicycle after drinking. Do not ride double on a bicycle. Do not ride a bicycle side by side.
- Turn on the light at night.
- Observe the traffic lights.
- Halt at intersections.
- Check safety.
- Do not use an umbrella while riding a bicycle.
- Do not use a cell phone, a headphone, etc. while riding a bicycle.
Children should wear helmets.
Inquiry
Kotsu Taisaku-ka (Traffic and Transport Measures Section)
Tel.(048) 922-1641
FAX(048) 922-1030