Ch. 5 · Driving Method

Within 5 meters before and after the edge of a crosswalk or bicycle crossing, you must not park a vehicle, but brief stopping for loading or unloading cargo is permitted.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

Within 5 meters before and after the edge of a crosswalk or bicycle crossing, not only parking but also stopping is prohibited. You may not stop a vehicle even briefly. This regulation is to ensure the safe crossing of pedestrians and bicycles. (Road Traffic Act Article 44, Paragraph 1, Item 4; Rules of the Road, Chapter 5, Section 8: Parking and Stopping)

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 10: Parking and stopping

Hikari
Hikari
I thought quick stops for loading stuff were okay near crosswalks?
Misaki
Misaki
That's false. Within 5 meters of a crosswalk or bicycle crossing, even brief stopping is prohibited—not just parking.
Hikari
Hikari
Not even for a few seconds to drop something off?
Misaki
Misaki
Not even that. It's to keep the crossing area clear for pedestrians and cyclists at all times.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第８節 駐車と停車) · 道路交通法 第44条 1項 4号

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