Ch. 11 · Owner & Manager

Which vehicles are required to carry compulsory automobile liability insurance or mutual aid coverage?

[Multiple choice · Easy]

Answer: C: Motor vehicles and mopeds

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Section 1, 4 states: "You must carry compulsory automobile liability insurance or mutual aid coverage. Mopeds must also carry compulsory automobile liability insurance or mutual aid coverage." The requirement applies not only to vehicles but also to mopeds.

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

Hikari
Hikari
Compulsory insurance is only for actual motor vehicles, right? Mopeds are too small to count.
Yui
Yui
Nope, mopeds need it too! The law says both motor vehicles and mopeds must carry compulsory liability insurance or mutual aid.
Hikari
Hikari
Seriously? Even little mopeds?
Yui
Yui
Yep—anything on the road needs that coverage, no matter the size.

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 / 4. Compulsory Insurance: Vehicles must be insured under jibaiseki (compulsory third-party liability) or its mutual-aid equivalent. Mopeds are also required to carry compulsory insurance.

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