Don’t turn right on a scooter in Japan, or the police will come and kill you for your temerity
Thursday, April 10th, 2008Well, not actually. But I had my first traffic stop on my way to work today, and it was actually a relatively painless experience. Dialogue may not be 100% accurate.
Baby blue (from car): Oi, you on the bike!
Rog sighs inwardly and pushes bike over to meet him, while BB steps out of the patrol car to reveal himself in full jumpsuited glory.
BB: You know that scooters have to do a two step turn when turning right?
R: Yes, but this isn’t a crossroads. Plus, that’s a no entrance sign, so there’s nowhere to stop.
BB: But you can’t turn right like that. Even when no-one is coming. It’s dangerous. (more…)
