Even where road signs prohibit pedestrians from crossing, a pedestrian may cross the road as long as they check both directions carefully and no vehicles are coming.

道路標識などで歩行者の横断が禁止されている場所であっても、左右の安全をよく確かめて車が来ていなければ、歩行者は道路を横断してよい。

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Explanation

Article 13(2) states that pedestrians must not cross the road at any section where crossing is prohibited by road signs. The ban applies regardless of whether you have checked that it is safe; no exception is provided.

Original text

歩行者等は、道路標識等によりその横断が禁止されている道路の部分においては、道路を横断してはならない。

Source: Road Traffic Act — 道路交通法第十三条（横断の禁止の場所） · Act No.105 of 1960

Even where road signs prohibit pedestrians from crossing, a pedestrian may cross the road as long as they check both directions carefully and no vehicles are coming.

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