Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility

For specified small motorized bicycles, enrolling in compulsory automobile liability insurance is desirable but not mandatory.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 1, 1(11) states "you must enroll a specified small motorized bicycle in compulsory automobile liability insurance (jibaiseki hoken) or liability mutual aid." Enrollment is mandatory.

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

Hikari
Hikari
Liability insurance is probably just recommended for these small bikes, right? Not required?
Momoka
Momoka
Nope, that's false! Compulsory liability insurance is absolutely mandatory—you must enroll, not just 'should.'
Hikari
Hikari
Whoa, even for these tiny motorized bikes? I didn't expect that!
Momoka
Momoka
Yep! Even small vehicles need coverage—it protects everyone on the road!

Source: Ch. 3 Bikes & E-Mobility · Section (第１節 特定小型原動機付自転車の正しい乗り方) · １ 特定小型原動機付自転車に乗るに当たつての心得（11）

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