Coming to a stop (ichiji teishi)
一時停止 · ichiji teishi
Definition
Ichiji teishi means bringing the vehicle to a complete stop — the wheels stop turning — at a required place, such as a stop sign, before crossing a sidewalk to enter a road-side property, or at a pedestrian crossing where someone is waiting. Slowing down is not enough.
On the test
True/false example: "When crossing a sidewalk to enter a property beside the road, you may proceed without stopping as long as you slow down." — False. You must stop completely just before the sidewalk and not obstruct pedestrians (Article 17).
The law behind it
The Road Traffic Act requires a full stop (not just slowing) in defined situations — for example Article 17 for crossing a sidewalk, and Article 38 where a pedestrian is at a crossing.
Road Traffic Act, Articles 17 and 38 (official source)
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