The cops and their minions are cracking down in a "bike safety campaign."
Lately, from evening rush hour until early in the night, cops are manning corners - especially near universities - and stopping cyclists.
The usual: light not on, riding on the wrong side of the road, and checking to see if the rider actually owns the bike.
Also, at long last, the police and "bike cops" - men and women in blue official looking uniforms - are patrolling the main streets downtown.
As a reminder, Kyoto restricts cycling in the following areas:
Shijo Karasuma - Shijo Higashi Oji (Yasaka Shrine)
Shijo Kawaramachi (Takashimaya) - Kawaramachi Oike (City Hall)
These restrictions are in effect from 8 am until 10 pm.
Note: these restrictions are for the street itself, not just sidewalks (which are of course a no go area).
In addition, some of the streets between Kawaramachi and Karasuma downtown - for example, the Sanjo Mall, Teramachi, and other nearby streets - are designated pedestrian areas. That means from 8 am until 10 pm, no cycling.
The above are areas to be avoided if for no other reason than: many cars, many people, no joy.
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