Pedestrians and vehicles using the road must obey the signals shown by traffic lights.

Explanation

Article 7 of the Road Traffic Act states that pedestrians and vehicles traveling on the road must obey traffic light signals or the hand signals of a police officer. The duty applies to pedestrians too, not only to drivers.

Guides that explain this

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• Japanese Road Signs on the Written Test: The 5 Types Explained

Related terms

• Vehicle (sharyō)

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