A bicycle on the sidewalk only needs to slow down, and never has to come to a complete stop, even when it would obstruct pedestrians.

歩道を通行する普通自転車は、自分の進行が歩行者の通行を妨げることになる場合でも、徐行すればよく一時停止する必要はない。

This statement is FALSE

Explanation

Incorrect. Article 63-4(2) requires the bicycle to come to a complete stop whenever its movement would obstruct pedestrians. Pedestrians always have priority on the sidewalk.

Original text

普通自転車の進行が歩行者の通行を妨げることとなるときは、一時停止しなければならない。

Source: Road Traffic Act — 道路交通法第六十三条の四（普通自転車の歩道通行） · Act No.105 of 1960

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Coming to a stop (ichiji teishi)
Slowing down (jokō)

A bicycle on the sidewalk only needs to slow down, and never has to come to a complete stop, even when it would obstruct pedestrians.

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