Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

It was late at night with little traffic and no one around, so I parked my car on the road in front of a convenience store, shopped inside, then threw an empty drink can by the side of the road before departing.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road states that you must not place objects on the road that obstruct traffic, and that you must not throw cigarette butts, paper scraps, empty cans, or other items from your vehicle. Regardless of traffic volume or surrounding conditions, these actions are prohibited.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 1: Driver's mindset

Hikari
Hikari
It was late and empty, so a quick park and tossing a can doesn't really hurt anyone, does it?
Yui
Yui
That's wrong! The law says you can't block the road or throw trash from your car—traffic and time don't matter.
Hikari
Hikari
So even if no one's around, it's still illegal?
Yui
Yui
Yep! The rules apply 24/7, no excuses.

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第4節 道路でしてはいけないことなど) · Rules of the Road, Ch.1 §4 (Prohibited acts on the road) — Listed prohibited acts include drunken loitering, sports interfering with traffic, throwing objects, scattering hazardous debris, leaning out of moving vehicles, and asking unlicensed or impaired persons to drive.

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