A vehicle may enter a safety zone as long as there are no pedestrians in it.

Explanation

Article 17(6) prohibits vehicles from entering a safety zone at all, whether or not pedestrians are present.

Guides that explain this

• Stopping Distance in Japan: Reaction Distance + Braking Distance
• Overtaking and Lane Rules in Japan: Where It Is Banned, and How

Related terms

• Safety zone (anzen chitai)
• Vehicle (sharyō)

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