Japanese Police Contemplating Remedial Courses for Vicious Cyclists

悪質自転車に講習義務

The Japanese police are at it again.

Due to a perceived plague of traffic accidents caused by reckless cyclists, the metropolitan police are considering requiring remedial classes for those who commit offenses.

According to police data, there were 140,000 accidents involving bicycles in Japan in 2011. Out of that total, there were 621 fatalities.

Sixty-five percent of those accidents were caused by ignoring a traffic light.

Although the number of accidents has not increased in recent years, the police are planning on a December kick off for remedial classes for repeat offenders.

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Cool Bike Sign Kyoto

すごい自転車標識京都

Just north of Gojo Dori - the large boulevard in the background of the photo - we found this somewhat beat up bike sign.

The sign reads:

Warning/Be Careful of bikes rushing out!

Below that it is "signed" with the address of the local police station.

The design is a bit dated, but we love the look of the cyclist with his racing helmet on, leaning forward, the wind streaming behind him.

It also appears that a cyclist (?) hit the sign at the bottom.

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