The proposal would leave bikers who ignore police warnings about reckless riding with a ticket and fine instead of a criminal charge.
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Group includes a man in his 40s who sees no problem with doing wheelies through Namba Station.
Mr Sato and his friend Butch paid a visit to the biennial auto show ahead of its official opening day.
But even after all that, he still shows no intention of reforming.
Start your day with fresh-brewed coffee, fill the afternoon with sightseeing, and end it with delicious sake.
The famous hospitality of Japan’s old capital is being put to intimidating use to combat inconsiderateness outside this building.
Cats are continuing on their quest to rule the world, and this time they aim to stop traffic with their cuteness.
There’s no shortage of people doing out of the ordinary things on bikes in Japan. It’s not uncommon to see people riding while holding umbrellas, having their whole bikes covered in a parka, using a walking bicycle, or even a bicycle specifically made for wearing a kimono.
But the golden era of crazy Japan cycling may have come to an end. As of June 2015, a set of 14 laws have been passed nationwide to enforce safe and correct use of bicycles. If you plan on riding a two-wheeled foot-powered vehicle in Japan, then you may want to check them over to make sure that you don’t end up having to pay a hefty fine.
Cycling in the city can be a genuinely unpleasant experience at times. As well as having to breathe in exhaust fumes for the duration of your journey, our car-centric cities often leave scant room to dedicated bike lanes, meaning cyclists have to share the road with vehicles big and small, often resulting in accidents and near misses.
Thankfully, Samsung thinks it may have a solution to city cyclists’ woes: its new Smart Bike, which incorporates a bevy of technological wizardry and is being built in conjunction with one of the best bicycle designers in the world.
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