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Japan Approves Draft Bill to Strengthen Dangerous Driving Laws

3/31/2026

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The Japanese government approved a draft Bill to revise dangerous driving laws on March 31, 2026.
The bill defines high speed as exceeding the limit by 50 km/h on ordinary roads and sets drink-drive limits at 0.5 mg/L breath and 1 mg/mL blood.
Current vague definitions cause inconsistent penalties for negligent drivers.
The draft retains accident-based descriptions, allowing charges even if numerical standards are not met.

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Story summary

The Japanese government approved a draft Bill to revise dangerous driving laws on March 31, 2026.
The bill defines high speed as exceeding the limit by 50 km/h on ordinary roads and sets drink-drive limits at 0.5 mg/L breath and 1 mg/mL blood.
Current vague definitions cause inconsistent penalties for negligent drivers.
The draft retains accident-based descriptions, allowing charges even if numerical standards are not met.