Encouraging Safe Bicycle Use

「自転車安全利用五則」―自転車に乗る時の五つの基本ルール

2014/05/26 Monday Highlights, Security

May is “Bicycle Safety Month,” and the Mie Prefectural Police Department is stepping up bicycle traffic regulation enforcement and spreading awareness of bicycle safety.

Five Basic Rules for Safe Biking

    1. japan cycleGeneral road rules for bicycles is the same as those for motor vehicles. Sidewalks are an exception.
    2. On roads, bicycles should be ridden on the left side of the road.
    3. On sidewalks, pedestrians have right of way. Bicycles should be ridden slowly on the left side of the sidewalk.
    4. Safety rules must be obeyed
      • Bicycling while intoxicated, more than one rider on a bicycle, and riding parallel are all forbidden by law.
      • Forward facing lights must be mounted on bicycles and used at night.
      • Cyclists must obey all traffic lights at intersections, all stop signs and check their surroundings for safety.
    5. Children of age 12 or younger must wear helmets

Please observe these 5 rules while cycling and do your best to ride safely.

Last year, there were some changes made to traffic laws, specifically, those that concern the side of the sidewalk cyclists are allowed to use. Cyclists are now required to ride on the left side of sidewalks. Furthermore, please refrain from using a smartphone or other mobile device while cycling, as this is extremely dangerous. Bicycles, automobiles and motorcycles are all considered road vehicles.

For more information, please contact the Traffic Planning Division of the Mie Prefecture Police Department Headquarters at 059-222-0110.

[Tsu] The 65th Mie Exhibition

2014/05/26 Monday Highlights, Security

「みえ県展」6月1日(日)まで津市で、6月7日から尾鷲市で開催

The Mie Exhibition is the largest art exhibition featuring works submitted by the general public. Japanese painting, Western-style painting, engravings, crafts, photographs and literary works by Mie citizens will be on display.

Date and Time: Saturday, May 17, 2014 to Sunday, June 1, 2014

9:30~17:00(Exhibit will be open until 15:00 on its final day)

Exhibit closed Mondays

*Last entry to the exhibit is 30 mins before closing time

Location:Mie Center for the Arts(Tsu-shi, Isshinden, Kozubeta 1234)

Mie Cultural Center Gallery, Large Lecture Hall

Admission:General: 200 yen

Students: Free *Please present a student ID

*On Sunday, May 25, 2014, admission will be free as part of the Mie Citizens Cultural Festival

【Owase Traveling Exhibit】

Date and time:Saturday, June 7, 2014 to Sunday June 15, 2014

9:00~17:00(Exhibit will close at 16:00 on its final day)

Location: Owase Chuo Community Center 3F

Items exhibited:Award winning pieces from the Mie Exhibition and pieces submitted by citizens of Owase, Kumano, Kihoku, Mihama and Kiho.

Mie Ken Ten