Traffic Rules in Japan
Basic Rules
Driving on the left
![Driving on the left](/images/japan/rules_ph001.png)
Always drive on the left side of the road.
Use of seatbelts by all seated passengers
![Use of seatbelts by all seated passengers](/images/japan/rules_ph002.png)
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](/images/japan/rules_ph003.png)
Stop the vehicle in a safe location that is off the road before using your smartphone or cellphone.
Speed limit
![Speed limit](/images/japan/rules_ph004.png)
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](/images/japan/rules_ph005.png)
Children below 6 years of age are required by law to use toddler seats.
Vehicle height/width
![Vehicle height/width](/images/japan/rules_ph006.png?20240625)
The height and width of the rental car may be different from those of the vehicle you usually drive.
Road signs
![Minimum Speed (km/h)](/images/japan/rules_ph007.png)
Minimum Speed (km/h)
![Stop](/images/japan/rules_ph008.png)
Stop
![No Parking/Stopping](/images/japan/rules_ph009.png)
No Parking / Stopping
![No Entry](/images/japan/rules_ph010.png)
No Entry
![Height Limit](/images/japan/rules_ph011.png)
Height Limit
![One-way](/images/japan/rules_ph012.png)
One-way
![No U-Turn](/images/japan/rules_ph013.png)
No U-Turn
![No Vehicle Crossing](/images/japan/rules_ph014.png)
No Vehicle Crossing
![No Overtaking](/images/japan/rules_ph015.png)
No Overtaking
![Time Limited Parking Section (60mins parking available from 08:00 to 20:00)](/images/japan/rules_ph016.png)
Time Limited Parking Section (60mins parking available from 08:00 to 20:00)
![Slow Down](/images/japan/rules_ph017.png)