It’s severe. So many people looking at smart phones while driving or on Bicycles. It’s so dangerous. Now you will probably see more teenagers riding unicycles instead of bicycles. 😮
I live in Tokyo and just saw a kid riding his bicycle in the crosswalk using a flip phone, across from me (opposite lane of traffic) was a police car....I would think the cop would've used his PA system and tell the kid not to use his phone. This is the second time I've seen a kid, elementary/Junior high school age, do something illegal according to the bicycle laws in the presence of the police and the police don't do or say anything...SO Mr. Policeman, your actions speak louder than words. I guarantee you if the cop would say something on his PA system, everyone within "earshot" would've gotten the message too and probably shared the word with others.
@@larrikinjapan I'm curious about Cycle computers/navi like some of the Garmin units or using a mobile phone cycle computer app/navi. I had a cop tell me I can't use my Shokz headphones, "You can't put things in your ears." They don't even fit in or over your ears, but in front of your ears and they don't even have speakers....
Using a phone holder in a car with the phone running a navigation app appears fine. At least I didn't have the cops complain about it when I was stopped for another traffic offense in Japan. So it is hard to believe it would be different for a bicycle.
It's quite mad the number of people you see watching tv whilst driving or kids riding bikes watching their phones and not concentrating. Mind you, the police hardly ever patrol so not much chance of anyone getting caught.
I've driven and cycled in many places in the world. There's always the nefarious driver[s] and or rider[s]. It certainly gets your attention a whole lot more on a bicycle when your crumple-zone is less than 1mm of lycra. And I get the "challenges" when trying to walk in Japanese cities. There's a lot more to this than just blaming the other user. Education and respect is key, whether it be sidewalk use, close passes or ignoring traffic rules. You can't please everyone, and not everywhere has the real estate nor the will to develop the Dutch model. Most authorities just give lip service and create a 'kill zone' which annoys everybody. Yes, the new Japan cycling laws are a bit asymmetrical, but I hope that the application will be effected in the usual practical way, especially with school age children. I presume the Cabinet will soon rebalance things and pass down new, and stiffer, penalties on drivers of motorised vehicles. .Meantime, your advice on avoiding any serious accident is well put. Aside from death/injuries, any criminal record could negatively affect a residence visa.
I think most dangerous thing about bikes 🚴 are them riding on the footpath. How many times l said to my wife “ Jitensha “, to move out the way, some travel fairly quick on the footpath.I get the not listening to music because you can’t hear what’s happening around you. I don’t agree with not having your navigation device attached to your bike. I would like to see the figures in 12 months on how many people were actually fined. Thanks again, living the good life.
However it's legal .. I cycle on the roads then I have to use the pavement (shared use) I slow down since the pavement is full of phone zombies I don't know whats worse phone zombies or Tipper trucks . Who am i kidding Zombies can't crush you to death left hooking ya
It’s severe. So many people looking at smart phones while driving or on Bicycles. It’s so dangerous. Now you will probably see more teenagers riding unicycles instead of bicycles. 😮
Don’t see any unicycle around here.
At 0:33 it seems as if also non-touching, but merely having navigation active would trigger the penalty?
That is what I understand. From what I have heard you are not allowed to have a phone mounted to your handlebars.
I live in Tokyo and just saw a kid riding his bicycle in the crosswalk using a flip phone, across from me (opposite lane of traffic) was a police car....I would think the cop would've used his PA system and tell the kid not to use his phone. This is the second time I've seen a kid, elementary/Junior high school age, do something illegal according to the bicycle laws in the presence of the police and the police don't do or say anything...SO Mr. Policeman, your actions speak louder than words. I guarantee you if the cop would say something on his PA system, everyone within "earshot" would've gotten the message too and probably shared the word with others.
It’s crazy I can’t see anything happening with it.
Interesting topic - I wonder how the Japanese authorities would view these small cycle computers?
Loving your videos, thank you.
Bri
Should be OK it's not a phone
@@larrikinjapan I'm curious about Cycle computers/navi like some of the Garmin units or using a mobile phone cycle computer app/navi. I had a cop tell me I can't use my Shokz headphones, "You can't put things in your ears." They don't even fit in or over your ears, but in front of your ears and they don't even have speakers....
I would think Garmin’s are okay. For what I have heard having your phone on the handlebar is not. Will just have to wait and see what happens.
Using a phone holder in a car with the phone running a navigation app appears fine. At least I didn't have the cops complain about it when I was stopped for another traffic offense in Japan. So it is hard to believe it would be different for a bicycle.
It's quite mad the number of people you see watching tv whilst driving or kids riding bikes watching their phones and not concentrating. Mind you, the police hardly ever patrol so not much chance of anyone getting caught.
True
I've driven and cycled in many places in the world. There's always the nefarious driver[s] and or rider[s]. It certainly gets your attention a whole lot more on a bicycle when your crumple-zone is less than 1mm of lycra. And I get the "challenges" when trying to walk in Japanese cities.
There's a lot more to this than just blaming the other user. Education and respect is key, whether it be sidewalk use, close passes or ignoring traffic rules. You can't please everyone, and not everywhere has the real estate nor the will to develop the Dutch model. Most authorities just give lip service and create a 'kill zone' which annoys everybody.
Yes, the new Japan cycling laws are a bit asymmetrical, but I hope that the application will be effected in the usual practical way, especially with school age children. I presume the Cabinet will soon rebalance things and pass down new, and stiffer, penalties on drivers of motorised vehicles. .Meantime, your advice on avoiding any serious accident is well put. Aside from death/injuries, any criminal record could negatively affect a residence visa.
Educating kids from an early age about riding bikes safely would go a long way.
I think most dangerous thing about bikes 🚴 are them riding on the footpath. How many times l said to my wife “ Jitensha “, to move out the way, some travel fairly quick on the footpath.I get the not listening to music because you can’t hear what’s happening around you. I don’t agree with not having your navigation device attached to your bike. I would like to see the figures in 12 months on how many people were actually fined. Thanks again, living the good life.
In Nagoya it can be very dangerous walking on the footpath
A lot of footpaths aren’t wide enough for that. Good idea though.
However it's legal .. I cycle on the roads then I have to use the pavement (shared use) I slow down since the pavement is full of phone zombies I don't know whats worse phone zombies or Tipper trucks . Who am i kidding Zombies can't crush you to death left hooking ya
Wow id be in jail for life!!! Heading to the nightclubs i was always blind and used to stop at every jidohanbiki to get more cans on the way!!
I can relate to this
it will never be enforced or it will for one week a year like every road safety rule
I can’t see it working