As of July 1, 2023, traffic rules for electric kickboards will change.  Kickboards that meet all of the following criteria may be driven without a license, but persons under the age of 16 will not be able allowed  to drive.

Electric kickboards that can be ridden at speeds of up to 30 km/h are now considered common motorized bicycles and require a license, so care must be taken when using them.

• Vehicle size must not exceed 190 cm in length and 60 cm in width.
• An electric motor with a rated power of 0.60 kilowatts or less must be used as the main motor
• Must not be able to reach a speed greater than 20 kilometers per hour
• It must not be possible to change the maximum speed setting while the vehicle is in motion
• Must be equipped with an automatic transmission mechanism (AT)
• The vehicle must be equipped with a maximum speed indicator light
• Must comply with the safety standards of the Road Cargo Transport Vehicle Law (Douro Unsou Sharyohou – 道路運送車両法)
• Have a civil liability insurance contract for mutual assistance motor vehicles (Jidousha Songai Baisho Sekinin Hokei Kyozai – 自動車損害賠償責任保険（共済）)
• Must be equipped with a sign (number plate)

Observations

• Those under the age of 16 is not allowe drive.
• When driving, be sure to wear a helmet.
• Drunk driving is prohibited.
• Obey traffic lights and vehicle signs.
• On roads where there is a distinction between crosswalks and carriageways, you should stay on the left side of the lane.

•  Inquiries (in Japanese only)

Mie-ken Kankyo Seikatsu-bu Kurashi Koutsu Anzen-ka Koutsu Anzen-han (三重県　環境生活部　くらし・交通安全課　交通安全班)

TEL: 059-224-2410