TRAFFIC RULES IN JAPAN

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DRIVING SIDE

Vehicles drive on the left-hand side of the road in Japan.

SPEED LIMITS

In Japan, you should obey the following speed limits
Urban Areas: The typical speed limit is 40 km/h (25 mph).
Rural Roads: The limit is usually 50-60 km/h (31-37 mph).
Expressways: The speed limit is typically 80-100 km/h (50-62 mph).

TRAFFIC SIGNALS

Traffic Lights: Red means stop, yellow means prepare to stop, and green means go.
Arrows on traffic lights indicate turns.
Stop Signs: In Japan, stop signs are triangular and read "止まれ" (tomare), meaning "stop".
Priority Signs: Pay attention to "yield" and "no entry" signs to navigate intersections and restricted areas safely.

ALCOHOL BEHIND THE WHEEL

If you're stopped by the police in Japan and have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.03% or higher, you are considered legally intoxicated and guilty of drunk driving. The legal thresholds are 0.3 milligrams of alcohol per millilitre of blood or 0.15 millilitres of alcohol per litre of breath.

SEAT BELTS

Mandatory for all passengers. Children under six must use a child safety seat.