Japanese Authorities Suspend Car Licenses for Drunk Cycling Amid New Regulations
In Japan, authorities have implemented stricter regulations on cycling under the influence of alcohol, resulting in the suspension of car driving licenses for nearly 900 individuals caught drunk cycling. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance road safety and reduce accidents involving cyclists. The new rules, introduced in November of the previous year, impose severe penalties on those cycling while intoxicated, including up to three years in jail or a fine of 500,000 yen ($3,200). The threshold for penalizing tipsy cyclists has been lowered, with penalties applicable if a breath alcohol test detects 0.15 milligrams per liter or higher. Additionally, penalties may extend to those who provide alcohol to cyclists or offer bicycles to individuals who may ride them while drunk. The regulations come as cycling has gained popularity during the pandemic, leading to an increase in accidents involving bicycles. 
