Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility

At intersections controlled by traffic lights, even when motor vehicles are permitted to turn right on a green arrow signal, specified small motorized bicycles and bicycles may not proceed.

[True / False · Hard]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road 3(3)(i)(a) clearly states: "Even when the light is red or yellow, motor vehicles and general mopeds may be able to turn right on a green arrow signal, but specified small motorized bicycles and bicycles may not proceed in this case."

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

Hikari
Hikari
Green arrow means go for everyone, right?
Momoka
Momoka
Not quite! The statement is true—even with a green arrow for right turns, small motorized bikes and bicycles can't go.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, really? The arrow doesn't apply to them at all?
Momoka
Momoka
Exactly! Green arrows are only for motor vehicles and general mopeds—bikes have to wait for the full green light.

Source: Ch. 3 Bikes & E-Mobility · Section (第３節 安全な通行) · 3(3)イ(ア) 交差点での右折方法と矢印信号

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