Matters related to preventing traffic accidents
For the elderly
- Safety Support Newspaper End of June 2020 [234KB]
- Traffic Safety Prescription [715KB]
- Regarding the implementation of a taxi discount system for elderly drivers who have surrendered their driver's licenses
- Notice Regarding the Designated Parking Zone System for Elderly Drivers, etc. ~Introduced from April 19, 2010~
- Let's make use of the elderly driver sign [675KB]
- When going outside, wear reflective material! [1934KB]
For drivers
• About sleep apnea syndrome and glaucoma [1802KB] [1860KB]
The educational video can be viewed here: http://www.iatss.or.jp/movie
- That single moment can lead to a traffic accident! It's so dangerous! Using your phone while driving.
(Link to Government Public Relations Online)
- Stop it! Using smartphones and mobile phones while driving.
(Link to the National Police Agency website)
- Eradicate drunk driving [508KB]
- Preventing traffic accidents at night (Encouraging the use of high beams while driving)
- For cute kids... a child car seat is a must!
- Important points to note when transporting children in a car
- Fasten your seatbelt correctly for safe driving.
- Regarding the use of seat belts and child safety seats
- Preventing traffic accidents involving light trucks [943KB]
- Make use of early headlights and high beams! [3994KB]
- Regarding the formulation of Akita Prefectural Police speed management guidelines [532KB]
- These are new rules regarding when cars and other vehicles pass bicycles or other similar vehicles.
- Using your phone while walking is not allowed.
Front and back surfaces
- Regarding the partial amendment of the Road Traffic Act (Drunk Driving)
- Regarding violations of passenger loading regulations
Front
For cyclists
- Age restrictions for child seats on bicycles (January 2021)
- About the Bicycle and Small Vehicle Driver Training System
- Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle! [1032KB]
- Stricter penalties for "using a smartphone while cycling" and "driving under the influence of alcohol" [2577KB]
- Status of designated priority areas and routes for bicycle safety guidance and awareness in Akita Prefecture (Click the URL below to check the status of designated priority areas and routes for bicycle safety guidance and awareness in Akita Prefecture.) https://www.police.pref.akita.lg.jp/kenkei/news/p4343
- Certain traffic violations by cyclists are now subject to the traffic violation notification system (the so-called "blue ticket" system)! [2314KB]
- Bicycle portal site
A webpage has been published that provides easy-to-understand explanations of bicycle traffic rules, the blue ticket system, and the occurrence of accidents and violations.We also have a large selection of bicycle safety education videos and materials categorized by age group, so please take a look!https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/traffic/bicycle/portal/index.html
(Clicking the URL below will take you to the National Police Agency's bicycle portal site.)