Stop Driving to Obstruct Traffic
Driving to obstruct traffic constitutes extremely bad and dangerous conduct that causes serious
traffic accidents.
When operating a vehicle, the driver must maintain sufficient distance from other vehicles as
they drive at a safe speed and in a safe manner, paying due care to vehicles around them, as well
as avoid unnecessary braking, unreasonable changes of course, and other dangerous actions

1 Establishing Driving to obstruct Crimes
Penal provisions for obstructing traffic were set forth in 2020. In the provisions, a sudden brakeviolation or violation of maintaining safe distance from other vehicles for the purpose of obstructing
the passage of other vehicles and streetcars is subject to strict control that imposes a maximum
sentence of 3 years’ imprisonment.
A driver who obstructs traffic and thereby causes an extreme traffic hazard is sentenced toimprisonment for a maximum of 5 years.
The driver's license of the person who drove to obstruct traffic is also revoked.
Penal provisions and administrative disposition on driving to obstruct traffic（1） Driving to obstruct (risk of danger to traffic)
In the case of regular violations with the objective of obstructing the passage of othervehicles or streetcars by means likely to cause danger to traffic on roads for the othervehicles
Imprisonment not to exceed 3 years or a fine of not more than 500,000 yen
Number of basic points: 25
Revocation of license (2 years without license *Maximum 5 years with previous history or
accumulated points)（2） Driving to obstruct (extreme traffic hazard)
Committing a crime referred to in (1) above that causes another motor vehicle on a national
expressway or limited highway to stop, and thereby causes extreme traffic hazards on otherroads
Imprisonment not to exceed 5 years or a fine of not more than 1 million yen
Number of basic points: 35
Revocation of license (3 years without license *Maximum 10 years with previous history oraccumulated points)
Regular violations (10 violation types that qualify as driving to obstruct)
Violation of Traffic Distribution
Violation of Prohibition on Sudden Braking
Failure to Maintain Distance between Vehicles
Violation of Prohibition on Changing CourseImproper Overtaking
Violation of Light Reduction Obligations
Violation of Restriction on Use of Horn
Violation of Safe Driving Obligations
Violation of Minimum Speed (National Highways)
Violation of Parking and Stopping on National Highways

2 Active use of 110 calls from a safe location and drive recorders
In the event of obstructed driving, evacuate to a service area, parking area, or other location
where there is no chance of causing a traffic accident. Remain inside the vehicle, and do nothesitate to call 110.
A drive recorder is also effective at controlling bad-quality or dangerous driving because it
records the actions taken in driving. Mount and effectively use a drive recorder to protect you in
the event of an accident or trouble.

3 Safe driving: Being Considerate and Making Concessions
When driving a vehicle, you must give due care to such things as the movement of other vehicles
around you and be willing to consider things from the perspective of other people and makeconcessions.
Furthermore, to prevent traffic accidents, it is necessary to maintain safe speeds and distance
between vehicles so that you will not collide with the vehicle in front of you even if it stops
suddenly.
Driving a motor vehicle by observing correct traffic rules makes it possible for people to travel
safely and comfortably.