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Japan's police reported a big
in traffic accidents caused by phone-using
. There was a 50 per cent
in the five years to 2023. There were 72,000 bicycle
in Japan last
. This was 20 per cent of all traffic accidents. Most were caused by
under 20 years old. People are using bicycles instead of
transport because of
. Authorities say raising public
of the new rules could be a
.
