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A revision to a traffic law aimed at amending the behaviour of cyclists.
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The revised Road Traffic Act makes it illegal to use mobile phones.
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Those distracted by phones could be punished with a six month prison sentence.
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The penalties are harsher for those under the influence.
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Serve alcohol to customers in the knowledge that they will ride a bicycle.
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A sharp rise in the number of traffic accidents caused by cyclists using phones.
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The BBC reports that over 72,000 bicycle accidents were recorded in Japan.
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Most collisions were caused by people under 20 years of age.
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A greater number of people using bicycles instead of public transport.
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Raising public awareness of the revised traffic rules could be a challenge.
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