本日スタート 自転車の青切符「歩道を走行」「片耳イヤホン」「傘差し運転」…“グレーゾーン”どうなる？（ABEMA TIMES） - Yahoo!ニュース

This page describes the introduction of a "traffic violation citation" (blue slip) system for bicycles starting April 1st. Previously only "red slips" (criminal penalties) were used; now violators aged 16+ can pay fines without criminal proceedings or records. The system covers 113 violations, with maximum fines of 12,000 yen for "distracted cycling" and 6,000 yen for sidewalk riding. Exceptions exist for minors and seniors, though sidewalk riding requires caution. Gray areas like single-earbud use and fixed smartphone navigation remain ambiguous. Police will primarily issue warnings when accident risk is low, though practical enforcement standards remain unclear.