The Traffic Law (Douro Koutsu-ho) has been revised and from April 1, 2023, it will be mandatory to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
In relation between bicycle accidents and helmets (from the National Police Agency materials, 2017-2021)
- About 60% of people who die in bicycle accidents without wearing a helmet have a head injury. It is important to protect the head to reduce damage.
- In bicycle accidents, the fatality rate without a helmet is about 2.2 times higher than with a helmet.
* The fatality rate is the proportion of deaths among victims.
The helmet can save your life in traffic accidents.
Wear a helmet to save your life.
Contact (in Japanese only)
Mie-ken Kankyo Seikatsu-bu Kurashi Koutsu Anzen-ka Koutsu Anzen-han
TEL: 059-224-2410
