Failing to keep a safe following distance is not punishable when it happens on an ordinary road.

前の車との車間距離を保つ義務に違反しても、一般道路で行われたものであれば罰則の対象にはならない。

This statement is FALSE

Explanation

Article 120(1)(ii) expressly lists Article 26 (keeping a safe following distance), so it is punishable by a fine of up to 50,000 yen on ordinary roads (on expressways the heavier penalty in Article 119(1)(iv) applies).

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次の各号のいずれかに該当する者は、五万円以下の罰金に処する。…第十八条（左側寄り通行等）第四項、第二十五条（道路外に出る場合の方法）第三項、第二十六条（車間距離の保持）、第二十六条の二（進路の変更の禁止）第二項

Source: Road Traffic Act — 道路交通法第百二十条 · Act No.105 of 1960

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Failing to keep a safe following distance is not punishable when it happens on an ordinary road.

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