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Road Safety Summary for Japan

Demographics and Economy

• Population: Approximately 126.5 million
• Income Group: High
• GNI per Capita: US$42,050

Road Safety Framework

• Institutional Framework: Yes, with the Central Traffic Safety Policy Council
• Law Enforcement: Penalties and demerit point system in place; national speed limits; random breath testing; enforcement active with data showing high compliance rates (e.g., seat-belt use at 97% front seats)
• Policy Measures: National road safety strategy, child restraint law; motorcycle helmet law required; policies to promote walking/cycling and public transport; law prohibits hand-held mobile phone use while driving but not exclusively hands-free
• Vehicle Standards: Follow UN harmonization for vehicle safety, including seat-belts and crash tests
• Funding: Implemented with full national budget funding

Enforcement and Data

• Drink-driving law: Yes, BAC limit at 0.03g/dl for general and professional drivers
• Road Traffic Deaths: In 2009, 7,300 fatalities (69% male); 6% involved alcohol; economic loss estimated at 1.4% of GDP
• Victim Rates: High involvement of pedestrians (35%) and cyclists (16%) in deaths based on 2010 data
• Trends: Fatalities targeted for reduction, with strategies in place for fatality reduction targets and post-crash care (vital registrations)