Japan driving manual

Drivers and cyclists must keep to the left, while pedestrians should keep to the right side of the road. Drivers must yield to pedestrians. You must not drive under the influence of alcohol. You must not exceed the allowed number of passengers or load. While driving a vehicle, you must not use a cell phone or be distracted by the car navigation system. This handbook covers common elements Japanese traffic regulations and laws, where applicable, for Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) sponsored personnel, i.e. U.S. armed forces, government civilian. Driving license in Japan. In Japan, a driving license (運転免許, Unten menkyo) is required when operating a car, motorcycle or moped on public roads. Driving licenses are issued by the prefectural governments' public safety commissions and are overseen on a .

This pamphlet covers several important details of U.S. and Japanese traffic laws as they apply to U.S. Armed Forces and SOFA personnel driving a vehicle in Japan. This pamphlet is not all-inclusive, but its intent is to provide you with an appropriate understanding of the traffic safety related rules and regulations to safely operate on Okinawa. This handbook covers common elements Japanese traffic regulations and laws, where applicable, for Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) sponsored personnel, i.e. U.S. armed forces, government civilian. Japan Supplement 1 AR for Torii Station. b. This handbook is generic in nature and does not cover every possible scenario a SOFA licensed driver may find themselves faced with when operating a motor vehicle on/off base. Drivers are reminded to remain vigilant.

All of these signs have instructions in both Japanese and English. It is illegal to drink and drive in Japan. Speed limits vary depending on where you are. If you have no driver's license at all or if you cannot convert your foreign license to Japanese to drive in Japan, there are two ways to get a Japanese. In Japan, the steering wheel is on the right side. Make sure you obey the traffic laws and drive safely. Wear your seatbelt while driving. All vehicle occupants.