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A
to a traffic law aimed at amending the
of cyclists came into
in Japan on Friday. The revised Road Traffic Act makes it
to use mobile phones or to be under the
of alcohol while cycling. Those distracted by phones could be punished with a maximum six-month prison
or a fine of 100,000 yen ($654). The penalties are
for those under the influence.
cyclists with more than 0.15 milligrams of alcohol per litre of breath could get up to three years in jail or be fined 500,000 yen ($3,270). Furthermore, restaurants that serve
to customers in the
that they will ride a bicycle afterwards may also be punished.
