交通ルールは原付バイクと同じ 「電動キックボード」事故、違反多発で注意喚起

The traffic rules are the same as for mopeds. ”Electric kickboard” accidents and frequent violations alert

The traffic rules are the same as for mopeds. ”Electric kickboard” accidents and frequent violations alert
電動キックボードの事故や交通違反が相次いでいるとして、国民生活センターが注意を呼び掛けました

The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan called attention to the fact that there were a series of electric kickboard accidents and traffic violations.

The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan called attention to the fact that there were a series of electric kickboard accidents and traffic violations.
電動キックボードは道路運送車両法で原付バイクと同じ扱いとなり、ヘルメットの着用やナンバープレートの表示などが義務付けられます

The electric kickboard is treated the same as a moped under the Road Transport Vehicle Law, and it is obligatory to wear a helmet and display a license plate.

The electric kickboard is treated the same as a moped under the Road Transport Vehicle Law, and it is obligatory to wear a helmet and display a license plate.
また、最高速度が20キロ以上のものは、方向指示器やブレーキランプなどが必要となります

Also, if the maximum speed is 20 km or more, a turn signal, brake lamp, etc. are required.

Also, if the maximum speed is 20 km or more, a turn signal, brake lamp, etc. are required.
国民生活センターが公道を走ることができるとして販売されている8種類のキックボードを調べたところ、法律が定めた基準よりもブレーキをかけてから停止するまでの距離が長くなったり、ヘッドライトなどの明るさが不足するなどの問題が見つかったということです

When the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan investigated eight types of kickboards sold as being able to run on public roads, the distance from braking to stopping was longer than the standard set by law, headlights, etc. It means that problems such as lack of brightness have been found.

When the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan investigated eight types of kickboards sold as being able to run on public roads, the distance from braking to stopping was longer than the standard set by law, headlights, etc. It means that problems such as lack of brightness have been found.
キックボードに関する法律や乗車方法への理解が不十分な消費者もいるとして、正しい情報や装備を確認するよう呼び掛けています

Some consumers have insufficient understanding of kickboard laws and boarding methods, and are calling for confirmation of correct information and equipment.

Some consumers have insufficient understanding of kickboard laws and boarding methods, and are calling for confirmation of correct information and equipment.