Baka Dasai wrote:

> On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 19:47:53 +0900, Dave Fossett said (and I quote):
>
> > The thing is that those cycle crossings will usually only be provided where
> > the pavement (sidewalk if you're American) is also designated for use by
> > cyclists, so you shouldn't be cycling on the road there anyway.
>
> Why shouldn't I be cycling on the road there anyway?  I *always*
> cycle on the road, *never* the footpath.  I find the road is safer.
>
> Is it the law that where there is a footpath that is "designated for
> cyclists" that riding on an adjacent road is forbidden?

2. Precautions to take on your bicycle

2-1. Where to ride

4) Ordinary bicycles must use the bicycle lane whenever it's available, except
when it's impossible because of construction or related works.

If you don't believe it, it's time for you to ask the police yourself.

And if you still don't like it, then it's time for you to realize many Japanese
laws and rules make little sense. As noted, please observe patrolling police
officers on bicycle, for example, do not obey their own laws.

You may even be led to believe the law is shit.

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