Introduction
This booklet is designed to help you understand Japanese traffic rules and regulations,mainly
focusing on our basic rules.
Please understand Japanese traffic rules are somewhat different from yours. Accurate knowledge of
the traffic rules will contribute to your safe driving in Japan.
Rules and regulations in this booklet are based on the Laws and Ordinances in effect as of February
1, 2011.
Chapter 1 Basic Information
1 Driver’s license system
You must be licensed to drive a car or ride a moped on public roads. Please be aware that
your license clearly says which vehicle you can drive or in what condition you can tow another
car. While driving, you must always carry your driver’s license.
In case you violate a traffic rule or cause a traffic accident, you must show your driver’s
license to a police officer when asked to do so. You must not drive while your license is being
suspended.
2 Classification of driver’s licenses
(1) Category 1 License:
A license to drive a car or ride a moped (except for those in Category 2)
(2) Category 2 License:
A license to drive as a bus driver, a taxi driver or a chauffeur for transportation services, or
to drive as a substitute driver for drunk drivers, etc.
(3) Learner’s Permit:
A provisional license issued to a learner driver who is provisionally permitted to drive a
large, or medium or regular vehicle for the Category 1 License
3 Types of driver’s licenses
The table below shows the various types of driver’s licenses with their corresponding
IntroductionThis booklet is designed to help you understand Japanese traffic rules and regulations,mainlyfocusing on our basic rules.Please understand Japanese traffic rules are somewhat different from yours. Accurate knowledge ofthe traffic rules will contribute to your safe driving in Japan.Rules and regulations in this booklet are based on the Laws and Ordinances in effect as of February1, 2011. Chapter 1 Basic Information1 Driver’s license systemYou must be licensed to drive a car or ride a moped on public roads. Please be aware thatyour license clearly says which vehicle you can drive or in what condition you can tow anothercar. While driving, you must always carry your driver’s license.In case you violate a traffic rule or cause a traffic accident, you must show your driver’slicense to a police officer when asked to do so. You must not drive while your license is beingsuspended.2 Classification of driver’s licenses(1) Category 1 License:A license to drive a car or ride a moped (except for those in Category 2)(2) Category 2 License:A license to drive as a bus driver, a taxi driver or a chauffeur for transportation services, orto drive as a substitute driver for drunk drivers, etc.(3) Learner’s Permit:A provisional license issued to a learner driver who is provisionally permitted to drive alarge, or medium or regular vehicle for the Category 1 License3 Types of driver’s licensesThe table below shows the various types of driver’s licenses with their corresponding
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