Regarding specified small motorized bicycles (electric kickboards, etc.)
Update date: July 14, 2023
Due to the enforcement of the revised Road Traffic Act, from July 1, 2020, electric kickboards that meet certain standards will be classified as specified small motorized bicycles, and new traffic rules will be introduced, such as not requiring a driver's license. Applied.
What is a specified small motorized bicycle?
This refers to items that meet all of the following criteria.
(1) The vehicle body dimensions must be 1.9m or less in length and 0.6m or less in width (2) The maximum speed cannot be changed while driving (3) The rated output of the prime mover must be 0.6kW or less (4) Automatic ( (5) Must not exceed speeds of 20km/h (6) Must be equipped with a maximum speed indicator light (7) Must comply with safety standards under the Road Transport Vehicle Act (8) ) Must have an automobile liability insurance contract (9) Must have a license plate attached Note: Please see the link below for license plate issuance.
Regarding the issuance of license plates for specified small motorized bicycles
Main traffic rules for specified small motorized bicycles
◆Follow traffic rules and manners and drive safely.
(1) Drinking and driving is prohibited.
(2) Driving by anyone under the age of 16 is prohibited.
(3) Obey traffic lights and road signs .
(4) Protect the areas you pass. (In principle, use the road .)
For more information, please see the Metropolitan Police Department's website.
Metropolitan Police Department website (link opens in new window)
Wear a helmet.
To reduce damage from traffic accidents, it is important to protect your head, so wear a riding helmet.
Inquiries regarding this page
Inagi City Urban Construction Department Management Division
2111 Higashinagumanuma, Inagi City, Tokyo
Phone: 042-378-2111 Fax: 042-377-4781
