Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility

When a specified small motorized bicycle or bicycle traveling on the roadway approaches a crosswalk, except when it is clear that there are no crossing pedestrians, it must slow down so that it can stop before the crosswalk.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road 4(4) clearly states: "When a specified small motorized bicycle or bicycle traveling on the roadway approaches a crosswalk, except when it is clear that there are no crossing pedestrians, it must slow down so that it can stop before the crosswalk."

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

Hikari
Hikari
If I don't see anyone crossing, I can just roll through, can't I?
Momoka
Momoka
Nope, that's true—you have to slow down enough to stop unless it's totally clear there are no pedestrians!
Hikari
Hikari
So I need to be ready to stop every time?
Momoka
Momoka
Yep! Always assume someone might step out—pedestrians always have the right of way at crosswalks!

Source: Ch. 3 Bikes & E-Mobility · Section (第３節 安全な通行) · 4(4) 横断歩道における歩行者保護

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