If you exceed the speed limit by negligence (carelessly), the penalty is also imprisonment of up to 6 months or a fine of up to 100,000 yen.

うっかり（過失で）速度違反をしてしまった場合も、6か月以下の拘禁刑または10万円以下の罰金となる。

This statement is FALSE

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Negligent speeding carries imprisonment of up to 3 months (not 6) or a fine of up to 100,000 yen, a shorter maximum imprisonment than for intentional speeding.

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過失により第一項第一号の罪を犯した者は、三月以下の拘禁刑又は十万円以下の罰金に処する。

Source: Road Traffic Act — 道路交通法第百十八条 · Act No.105 of 1960

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If you exceed the speed limit by negligence (carelessly), the penalty is also imprisonment of up to 6 months or a fine of up to 100,000 yen.

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