減らぬ自転車事故「青切符」で抑制なるか…7割で法令違反、悪質運転で死亡事故も（産経新聞） - Yahoo!ニュース

This page reports on the introduction of the "blue ticket" system for bicycle traffic violations starting April 1, 2024. According to the National Police Agency, bicycle-related accidents remain stable at approximately 70,000 annually, with about 70% involving legal violations. Pedestrian accidents reached a 20-year high of 3,269 cases. Smartphone-related accidents average 20-30 cases yearly, while drunk cycling incidents caused 29 deaths and 58 serious injuries. Police enforcement has intensified, doubling violations from 24,549 to 51,564 cases. The blue ticket system promotes essential safety rules including roadway riding, traffic signal compliance, nighttime lighting, drunk driving prohibition, and helmet use.