Ch. 11 · Owner & Manager

A vehicle storage location must be secured within 2 kilometers of the principal place of use, in a place other than a road.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Section 1, 1(1) clearly states: "You must secure a vehicle storage location within 2 kilometers of the principal place of use, such as your residence, in a place other than a road."

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 14: Vehicle owner responsibilities and insurance

Hikari
Hikari
Two kilometers sounds really close—are they sure it's not more?
Yui
Yui
Yep, it's definitely within 2 kilometers, and it has to be off the road. That's the rule, so it's true!
Hikari
Hikari
Guess they want to keep parking tied to where you actually live.
Yui
Yui
Exactly—it stops people from just leaving cars wherever!

Source: Ch. 11 Owner & Manager · Section (第１節 自動車所有者などの義務) · Rules of the Road, Chapter 11, Section 1 (Duties of Vehicle Owners) / 1. Securing a Parking Place: You must secure a parking place — within 2 km of your principal place of use, in a location off the road.

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