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ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.name 2026 Driving Rule Changes

Official Source: National Police Agency (NPA / 警察庁)

Last Updated: 1 februarie 2026

4Rule Changes
2High Impact
3Test Relevant

Summary

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Key Changes

⚠️Penalties & Fines

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-bicycle-blue-ticket.title

High ImpactOn Theory Test

Effective 1 aprilie 2026

✕Before

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-bicycle-blue-ticket.before.value

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-bicycle-blue-ticket.before.description

✓After (2026)

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-bicycle-blue-ticket.after.value

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-bicycle-blue-ticket.after.description

Official Source: National Police Agency

Instructor's Tip

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⚠️Penalties & Fines

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-dangerous-driving.title

High ImpactOn Theory Test

Effective 1 ianuarie 2026

✕Before

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-dangerous-driving.before.value

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-dangerous-driving.before.description

✓After (2026)

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-dangerous-driving.after.value

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-dangerous-driving.after.description

Official Source: Ministry of Justice

Instructor's Tip

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Changes by Category

⚠️Penalties & Fines(2)

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-bicycle-blue-ticket.title

High ImpactOn Theory Test

Effective 1 aprilie 2026

✕Before

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-bicycle-blue-ticket.before.value

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-bicycle-blue-ticket.before.description

✓After (2026)

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-bicycle-blue-ticket.after.value

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-bicycle-blue-ticket.after.description

Official Source: National Police Agency

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-dangerous-driving.title

High ImpactOn Theory Test

Effective 1 ianuarie 2026

✕Before

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-dangerous-driving.before.value

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-dangerous-driving.before.description

✓After (2026)

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-dangerous-driving.after.value

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-dangerous-driving.after.description

Official Source: Ministry of Justice

📋Licensing(1)

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-elderly-cognitive.title

Medium ImpactOn Theory Test

Effective 1 ianuarie 2026

✕Before

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-elderly-cognitive.before.value

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-elderly-cognitive.before.description

✓After (2026)

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-elderly-cognitive.after.value

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-elderly-cognitive.after.description

Official Source: NPA License Renewal

🛡️Safety Rules(1)

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-autonomous-l4.title

Medium Impact

Effective 1 aprilie 2026

✕Before

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-autonomous-l4.before.value

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-autonomous-l4.before.description

✓After (2026)

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-autonomous-l4.after.value

ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-autonomous-l4.after.description

Official Source: NPA Automated Driving

Instructor Tips

Re: ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-bicycle-blue-ticket.title

Instructor's Tip

“ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-bicycle-blue-ticket.instructorTip”

Re: ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-dangerous-driving.title

Instructor's Tip

“ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-dangerous-driving.instructorTip”

Re: ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-elderly-cognitive.title

Instructor's Tip

“ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-elderly-cognitive.instructorTip”

Re: ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-autonomous-l4.title

Instructor's Tip

“ruleChanges2026.countries.japan.changes.jp-autonomous-l4.instructorTip”

Sources & Methodology

All rule changes are sourced from official government transport agencies and legal publications. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government agency. Rules may be subject to change before their effective dates.

Information last verified: 2026-02-01

Primary Sources:

  • National Police Agency (NPA / 警察庁) — Official regulatory body
  • National Police Agency — Bicycle "Blue Ticket" Fine System
  • Ministry of Justice — Expanded Dangerous Driving Penalties
  • NPA License Renewal — Enhanced Cognitive Assessment for Elderly Drivers

Rule Changes

Rule Changes

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High Impact

2

Test Relevant

3

Changes by Category

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