1. Police in Tokyo are distributing fliers to remind cyclists about the upcoming fines for minor traffic violations starting April 2026.
2. Using a smartphone while cycling will result in a fine of approximately 81 USD, and ignoring a red light will carry a fine of around 40 USD.
3. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department hopes that the implementation of these fines will encourage cyclists to follow basic traffic rules for their safety, as 80% of the 25 cyclist deaths in Tokyo in 2024 were due to violations such as ignoring red lights.
2. Using a smartphone while cycling will result in a fine of approximately 81 USD, and ignoring a red light will carry a fine of around 40 USD.
3. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department hopes that the implementation of these fines will encourage cyclists to follow basic traffic rules for their safety, as 80% of the 25 cyclist deaths in Tokyo in 2024 were due to violations such as ignoring red lights.
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Summary
Starting April 2026, Tokyo police will impose fines for minor cycling traffic violations. Using a smartphone while cycling and ignoring red lights will result in penalties of approximately 81 USD and 40 USD respectively. The aim is to promote safety among cyclists as 80% of the 25 cyclist deaths