Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility

Which of the following is correct as a case when an ordinary bicycle may travel on the sidewalk?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

Answer: C: When a child under 13 years old is operating it

Explanation

The Rules of the Road 1(5)(i) specifies that sidewalk travel is permitted "when a child under 13 years old, a person aged 70 or older, or a person with physical disabilities is operating an ordinary bicycle." Under 13 years old is the correct age requirement.

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

Hikari
Hikari
I feel like it's under 15, since that's close to high school age?
Momoka
Momoka
Close, but the correct answer is under 13! That's the official cutoff for kids allowed on the sidewalk with a bicycle.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, so middle schoolers are usually already too old?
Momoka
Momoka
Yep! Remember: under 13, over 70, or riders with physical disabilities — those three groups get sidewalk permission.

Source: Ch. 3 Bikes & E-Mobility · Section (第３節 安全な通行) · 1(5)イ 普通自転車の歩道通行が認められる場合

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