Legal, Psychological, and Ethical Aspects of Bicycle Accidents: A Comprehensive Safety Driving Guide
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Legal, Psychological, and Ethical Aspects of Bicycle Accidents: A Comprehensive Safety Driving Guide

Question from a reader:
I was riding on the left side of the road and today I collided head-on with a bicycle coming from the opposite direction. Fortunately, I did not sustain any life-threatening injuries or fractures, but I have a concern. About a year ago, I accidentally ran over a dead pigeon at the same location. Could this be related

Legal Implications of Riding a Bicycle After Drinking: What You Need to Know
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Legal Implications of Riding a Bicycle After Drinking: What You Need to Know

Question from a reader:
After drinking, does simply pushing a bicycle while not riding it still count as drunk driving? Is it okay as long as I’m not riding it? Please let me know.

Legal Interpretation of Drunk Driving and Bicycles

The laws regarding drunk driving are very strict in Japan. First, it is necessary to clarify the definition of drunk driving.