Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

A person operating a remotely operated small vehicle by remote control is subject to the same traffic rules as a pedestrian.

[True / False · Hard]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road specify that "a person operating a remotely operated small vehicle without using remote control" is subject to the same traffic rules as a pedestrian. In other words, when operating by remote control, they are not treated as a pedestrian. Only when not using remote control does this apply.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
If I'm controlling a delivery robot with a remote, I'm still a pedestrian, right?
Hikari
Hikari
Actually, that's false. You only count as a pedestrian when you're *not* using remote control.
Momoka
Momoka
Wait, so remote control changes your status?
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly. Walking alongside it without the remote? Pedestrian. Using the remote? Different rules apply.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第１節 歩行者と同じ交通規則となる人) · ３ 遠隔操作を行わないで遠隔操作型小型車を通行させている人

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