Traffic Rules in Japan

Basic Rules

Driving on the left

Driving on the left

Always drive on the left side of the road.

Use of seatbelts by all seated passengers

Use of seatbelts by all seated passengers

Every driver and every occupant of a motor vehicle is required by law to wear a seatbelt when driving on expressways.

Prohibition of smartphone/cellphone use while driving

Prohibition of smartphone/cellphone use while driving

Stop the vehicle in a safe location that is off the road before using your smartphone or cellphone.

Speed limit

Speed limit

In most cases, the speed limit on expressways is 80km/h to 100km/h, and 30km/h to 60km/h on non-expressways.

Toddler seats

Toddler seats

Children below 6 years of age are required by law to use toddler seats.

Vehicle height/width

Vehicle height/width

The height and width of the rental car may be different from those of the vehicle you usually drive.

Road signs

Speed Limit

Speed Limit

Stop

Stop

No Parking/Stopping

No Parking / Stopping

No Entry

No Entry

Height Limit

Height Limit

One-way

One-way

No U-Turn

No U-Turn

No Vehicle Crossing

No Vehicle Crossing

No Overtaking

No Overtaking

No Parking from 08:00 to 20:00

No Parking from 08:00 to 20:00

Slow Down

Slow Down

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