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Permanent Residency and cycling
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2018/9/22 15:44
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In my own country I was cycling alot on a daily basis but here in Japan I've never bought a bike because of the fear that getting a ticket for some inadvertent road violation would jeopardize a future application for a Permanent Visa. Is my fear a little bit over the top? A fine can prevent you from getting a PR, right?
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by franckfriends (guest)
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Re: Permanent Residency and cycling
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2018/9/22 18:59
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I have been cycling 3 yrs in Japan and never even met a policeman. Now it depends but if you kind of respect the cycling rules you shouldnft get a fine. And cycling rules in Japan are interpreted quite loosely. Eg you see a lot of people cycling on the sidewalk where it is strictly speaking not allowed (depending on the sidewalk) or in opposite direction. There isnft a lot you can do wrong in a bicycle in Japan. Unless you steal one. Also get your bicycle registered with a local bike shop. Now if a find would have any impact on PR is a different topic on which I have no experience but I would guess that it takes more than a fine. Drunken riding might not be a good idea. Enjoy cycling through Japan. And if you like some suggestions where to go, maybe you can find some on my blog: http://bicycletraveljapan.blogspot.com/
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by LikeBike (guest)
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Re: Permanent Residency and cycling
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2018/9/25 08:46
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Im from the Netherlands and cycling is part of life :)
I bought my bike the moment arrive. never had any issues. Even I when I drive on the main road or sidewalk.
Just simply follow the standard rules such as not using phone or use of headphone etc.
You will be fine
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by justmyday
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Re: Permanent Residency and cycling
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2018/9/25 13:30
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and yes a fine can prevent you from getting a PR Nobody knows what kind of fine will prevent you from getting your PR red light or something smaller, I do not know
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