Preventing traffic accidents
For the elderly
- Safety Support Newspaper End of December 2020 [232KB]
- Traffic Safety Prescription [715KB]
- Notice regarding the voluntary surrender of driver's licenses [700KB]
- Implementation of the taxi discount system for seniors who have surrendered their driver's licenses
- Notice of the system of parking areas reserved for elderly drivers, etc. - Introduced on April 19, 2010 -
- Make use of elderly driver signs [675KB]
- Wear reflective materials when going out! [1934KB]
For drivers
・About sleep apnea syndrome and glaucoma [1802KB] [1860KB]
Click here for the educational video : http://www.iatss.or.jp/movie
- That moment can lead to a traffic accident! Using a smartphone while driving is so dangerous!
(Link to Government Public Relations Online)
- Stop using smartphones and mobile phones while driving!
(Link to the National Police Agency website)
- Eradicating drunk driving [508KB]
- Protect pedestrians from traffic accidents [2060KB]
- Preventing nighttime traffic accidents (driving with lights facing upward)
- For cute kids...child seats!
- Precautions to take when taking children in the car [2860KB]
- Fasten your seat belt correctly and drive safely
- For light truck drivers
- Turn on your lights early and use upward-facing lights! [3994KB]
- Regarding the formulation of Akita Prefectural Police Speed Management Guidelines [532KB]
- This is a new rule for when cars and other vehicles pass bicycles and other vehicles on the side.
- Do not use your smartphone while using the device
For cyclists
- Bicycle and small vehicle driver training system
- Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle! [1032KB]
- Strengthened penalties for "using a smartphone while riding a bicycle" and "driving under the influence of alcohol" [2577KB]
- Did you know? Priority areas and routes for bicycle education and awareness [1144KB]
The prefecture's priority areas and route selection for bicycle education and awareness campaigns (↓Click on the URL below to check the priority areas and route selection for bicycle education and awareness campaigns within the prefecture.) https://www.police.pref.akita.lg.jp/kenkei/news/p4343
- The Traffic Violation Notice System (also known as a Blue Ticket) applies to certain bicycle traffic violations! [2314KB]
- Bicycle portal site
A page has been published that provides easy-to-understand explanations of bicycle traffic rules, the details of the blue ticket system, and the occurrence of accidents and violations.There are also many bicycle safety education videos and teaching materials posted for various age groups, so be sure to check them out!https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/traffic/bicycle/portal/index.html
(↓Clicking on the URL below will take you to the National Police Agency's bicycle portal site.)
- Blue tickets apply to bicycles! (Created by the National Police Agency)