How to handle road rage/ malicious tailgating in Japan?ガリバー171西宮店のスタッフのつぶやき G009451652596709748

Hello everyone!

This is Maria FREIJEIRO from Gulliver store in Nishinomiya, Hyogo prefecture.

How are you all doing?

Today I would like to talk about road rage and malicious tailgating in Japan.

These days I often hear about it in the news.

Yesterday, I was scared when I witnessed a road rage on a road where I often use.

I thought it was not just someone else’s business, so let's be prepared in case we encounter it this time!

What is road rage or malicious tailgating?

It is a dangerous driving that closes the distance to the car in front and threatens or provokes surrounding cars.

There is no clear definition, but it is an extremely malicious and dangerous act that leads to a serious traffic accident.

Are there any penalties?

A law promulgated on June 10, 2nd year of Reiwa, which partially amends the Road Traffic Act, has created penalties for disturbing driving ("driving"). As a result, from June 30, 2nd year of Reiwa, violations such as sudden braking prohibition violations and non-maintenance of inter-vehicle distance for the purpose of obstructing the passage of other vehicles will be subject to strict crackdown and maximum. I was sentenced to three years in prison.

In addition, if you cause a significant traffic danger due to disturbed driving, you will be sentenced to a maximum of 5 years in prison.

Furthermore, the driver's license will be revoked for those who drive in a disturbing manner. (From the National Police Agency website)

What if you are in a sereous situation?

First of all, if you encounter a car that drives dangerously, evacuate to a safe place, and do not hesitate to call 110.

This is also enlightened on the National Police Agency website.

Also, after evacuating to a safe place, the other person may approach the car.

They may not be able to make a calm judgment. In that case, never go out of the car or open the window.

Wait for the police to come.

How do you prepare?

Let's attach a driving recorder. A dashcamera is effective in deterring malicious and dangerous driving behavior such as disturbing driving because the video recording of driving behavior is recorded. In addition, it is a very convenient item to protect yourself not only when you are driving in a tilted manner but also when you have an accident. There are various types of dashcameras on sale, from front-only dashcams, front-rear dashcams, and 360-degree camera dashcams, ranging from about 5,000 yen to about 70,000 yen.

You can retrofit any car, so if you do not have it on your car yet, please contact Gulliver once.

National Police Agency Website

https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/traffic/anzen/aori.html

Please contact us if you need any information.

Gulliver 171 Nishinomiya store

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Maria Freijeiro

070-1420-5744

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