Overview

• The blue-ticket regime, effective from April 2026, applies to riders aged 16 and older and covers 113 minor violations with fines set between ¥3,000 and ¥12,000.
• Twenty-four serious offenses, including drunk or aggressive riding, remain criminal matters handled with red tickets and prosecution.
• Police will issue immediate blue tickets for three dangerous violations: using a smartphone while riding (¥12,000), entering a closed railroad crossing (¥7,000), and defective brakes (¥5,000).
• Simple sidewalk riding is set at a ¥6,000 fine but will generally draw on-site guidance unless the behavior is dangerous, such as speeding through pedestrians.
• Enforcement will concentrate in designated high-traffic areas at commuting and school hours and at dusk, with immediate ticketing for acts that create clear danger or for riders who ignore prior warnings.