If you purchase a bicycle
Anyone who purchases a bicycle must register it for “bohan toroku (bicycle registration for anti-theft purpose).”
After completing the procedures for the bicycle registration for anti-theft purpose, affix a "bicycle registration certificate" sticker to your bicycle.
The number written on the sticker, your name and address will be registered in the police department’s computer database.
You can prove that the bicycle you are using is yours by registering it.
This is useful when searching for a stolen bicycle.
[Bicycle registration for anti-theft purpose]
You can complete the procedure for "Bicycle registration for anti-theft purpose" at the time of purchase if the shop where you purchased your bicycle (bicycle shop, supermarket, home improvement store, etc.) is one of designated.
When you purchase a bicycle online or receive it from someone else, go to a shop with a "Bicycle registration for anti-theft purpose" sign and complete the necessary procedures.
There is a fee for bicycle registration.
In Tokyo, it costs 660 yen and valid for 10 years.
[Bicycle insurance]
You must obtain a bicycle insurance to ride a bicycle in Tokyo.
This is because there are an increasing number of accidents in which people collide with pedestrians and seriously injure them.
If you have any insurance, such as car insurance, ask if bicycle insurance is included.
Bicycle rules
Anyone can enjoy bicycle rides easily. Though, it is considered as one kind of vehicle.
Ride safely.
- If the sidewalk (the road where people walk) and the roadway (the road where cars run) separate, ride on the roadway.
Keep to the left end on the roadway.
- Only ride on the sidewalk when:
There is a mark with a picture of a bicycle, there is construction, or there are too many cars on the roadway.
- Watch out for pedestrians when riding on sidewalks.
Get off the bicycle and walk If your ride bothers people walking.
Obey the following safety rules:
- Do not carry a passenger.
- Do not ride side by side with other bicyclists.
- Do not ride after drinking alcohol.
- Turn on the lights at night.
- Obey traffic lights and stop to confirm safety at intersections.
- Do not use an umbrella or use a mobile phone while riding.
