Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

In the case of a half-barrier crossing gate, since the arm is only halfway, you can weave through the gap and cross.

[True / False · Hard]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

Chapter 2, Section 4, Item 2 of the Rules of the Road states: "Weaving through the gap between the arms of a half-barrier crossing gate is also prohibited." Even with a half-barrier system, passing between the gates is not allowed.

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Momoka
Momoka
It's a half-barrier, so there's a gap in the middle — I can just walk through that part, right?
Hikari
Hikari
Nope, that's false. Weaving through the gap between the arms is totally prohibited, even with a half-barrier.
Momoka
Momoka
Wait, even though it's designed with space in the middle?
Hikari
Hikari
Yep. That gap is for emergencies, not a shortcut — never use it to cross.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第４節 踏切の通り方) · ２ 腕木が半分になつている半遮断式の遮断機の間を縫つて渡ることもいけません。

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