“According to the NPA, the 144,018 bicycle accidents last year
constituted about 20% of the total number of traffic accidents. Most involved
injuries, and over half were caused by traffic violations, such as failing to
look both ways before crossing an intersection… there were 633 fatal bicycle
accidents last year, with most occurring in Saitama, Tokyo, Aichi and Osaka
prefectures.”
Source: Violations involving reckless cyclists on the rise
Saturday October 6th,
2012
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