Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility

As a rule, specified small motorized bicycles and bicycles must travel on the roadway on roads where the sidewalk and roadway are separated.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 3, 1(1) clearly states: "As a rule, specified small motorized bicycles and bicycles must travel on the roadway on roads where the sidewalk and roadway are separated." This is the basic rule.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 4: Where vehicles may and may not travel

Hikari

I always thought bikes could just use the sidewalk if there is one.

Momoka

Nope—the basic rule is bikes and small motorized bikes must ride on the roadway when it's separated from the sidewalk. That's true!

Hikari

So the sidewalk is only for walking?

Momoka

Exactly! Unless there's a special exception, bikes belong on the road. Safety first!

Source: Ch. 3 Bikes & E-Mobility · Section (第３節安全な通行) · 1 特定小型原動機付自転車や自転車の通るところ(1)

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