New bicycle regulations in Miyazaki prefecture
These ordinances are adopted by the prefecture to further safety when using a bicycle and are to be observed.
When?
The new rules will come into effect on and after April 1, 2021
Who does it concern?
People who ride a bicycle within Miyazaki prefecture
Obligations
![An illustration of a red bicycle next to a document about insurance](http://www.city.kobayashi.lg.jp/material/images/group/7/T202103171105270i.png)
(1) Join a bicycle insurance
This type of insurance will apply when you (fatally) injure someone in the context of riding your bicycle.
Who is required to insure his/her bicycle?
- People who ride a bicycle (20 years and above)
- Parents or legal guardians (If they have children under 20 who use a bicycle)
- People who ride a bicycle work-related
- People whose company is renting bicycles to customers (rental services, bike sharing etc.)
You can find a list of insurance companies that offer bicycle insurances on the website of Miyazaki prefecture.
自転車損害賠償責任保険等の取扱事業者一覧(個人向け保険)(宮崎県のサイト)
(2) When riding a bicycle in road traffic, similar rules apply as when driving a car.
![An illustration of a boy on a bicycle trying to cross the street without a signal](http://www.city.kobayashi.lg.jp/material/images/group/7/210317090302202103171106371i.png)
Stop at traffic lights
![An illustration of a man riding a bicycle on a bicycle path set up beside a roadway](http://www.city.kobayashi.lg.jp/material/images/group/7/210317090302202103171107102i.png)
- In principle you are obligated to ride your bike on the roadway (the car lane).
- You are to ride your bicycle on the left side of the road.
![A illustration of a man riding a bicycle in a drunken state after drinking alcohol](http://www.city.kobayashi.lg.jp/material/images/group/7/210317090302202103171107403i.png)
- You must not ride your bicycle when intoxicated.
![An illustration of a boy riding a bicycle with lights on, safely riding down the street at night](http://www.city.kobayashi.lg.jp/material/images/group/7/210317090302202103171108134i.png)
Turn on the bicycle light when it is dark.
![An illustration of a woman using a smartphone while riding a bicycle](http://www.city.kobayashi.lg.jp/material/images/group/7/210317090302202103171108395i.png)
Do not distract yourself by doing other things when riding your bicycle (listening to music, playing with your phone, holding an umbrella)
![An illustration of two boys riding a bicycle and making noise](http://www.city.kobayashi.lg.jp/material/images/group/7/210317090302202103171109106i.png)
- One bicycle, one person.
![An illustration of people of various races riding bicycles in a line](http://www.city.kobayashi.lg.jp/material/images/group/7/210317090302202103171111057i.png)
When riding your bike in a group, make sure to stay form a line.
![An illustration of a girl driving a child's bicycle with an auxiliary wheel](http://www.city.kobayashi.lg.jp/material/images/group/7/210317090302202103171111528i.png)
- (Especially) children should wear a helmet.
Be sure to…
![An illustration of a man wearing a streamlined helmet](http://www.city.kobayashi.lg.jp/material/images/group/7/210317090302202103171112269i.png)
- Wear a helmet!
- Be sure to check your bicycle for functionality before riding it.
![An illustration of a mechanic man squatting on his side repairing a bicycle](http://www.city.kobayashi.lg.jp/material/images/group/7/210317090302202103171113230i.png)
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更新日:2022年03月16日