Bicycle regulations in Miyazaki prefecture

更新日：2026年02月24日

These ordinances are adopted by the prefecture to further safety when using a bicycle and are to be observed.

Who does it concern?

People who ride a bicycle within Miyazaki prefecture

Obligations

(1) Join a bicycle insurance

An illustration of a red bicycle next to a document about 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?

  1. People who ride a bicycle (20 years and above)
  2. Parents or legal guardians (If they have children under 20 who use a bicycle)
  3. People who ride a bicycle work-related
  4. 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) Wear a helmet when riding a bicycle

An illustration of a girl driving a child's bicycle with an auxiliary wheel

Starting April 1st, 2023, cyclists of all ages are strongly encouraged to wear a helmet. 

A majority of fatal bicycle accidents are related to head-injuries. Protect yourself.

(3) 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

Stop at traffic lights

An illustration of a man riding a bicycle on a bicycle path set up beside a roadway

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

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

Turn on the bicycle light when it is dark.

An illustration of a woman using a smartphone while riding a bicycle

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

One bicycle, one person.

An illustration of people of various races riding bicycles in a line

When riding your bike in a group, make sure to form a line and not ride side-by-side.

An illustration of a man wearing a streamlined helmet

Be sure to check your bicycle for functionality and safety before riding it.

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