Even when abandoning a vehicle in a no-stopping or no-parking place happens through carelessness rather than intent, a fine of up to 150,000 yen can still apply.
駐停車禁止場所などに車を放置する違反を、わざとではなくうっかり（過失）で犯した場合でも、15万円以下の罰金に処せられることがある。
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Explanation
The law states that a person who commits this offense through negligence is also fined up to 150,000 yen. Intent is not required.
Original text
過失により第一項第一号の罪を犯した者は、十五万円以下の罰金に処する。
Source: Road Traffic Act — 道路交通法 第百十九条の二の四 · Act No.105 of 1960
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