Rules of the Road
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Information on the foreign-language versions of the “Rules of the Road”
Information on the foreign-language versions of the “Rules of the Road”, which clearly explains traffic rules in Japan
- Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) publishes and sells the foreign-language versions of the Rules of the Road to help foreign motorists understand Japanese traffic rules in order to prevent the occurrence of traffic accidents.
- The foreign-language versions are translations done by JAF of Kotsu no Kyosoku (Rules of the Road) issued by the Japan Traffic Safety Association.
- Please see below for the details of sales price and stores.
- Digital Format and Printed Format are revised in July 2017.
- This book is not meant to be learning material for the written examination at the driver's license center.
Foreign-language versions of “Rules of Road”
English version of “Rules of the Road”
■ English version of “Rules of the Road”(Revised in July 2017)
■Book size/ Number of pages: A5/ 80 pages
■Fixed price: 880 yen (Consumption tax included)
The digital format is available at the following bookstores.
The sales price may vary by bookstores.
Please check each of the bookstores for pricing information.
SHOP
Chinese version of “Rules of the Road”
■ Chinese version of “Rules of the Road” (Revised in July 2017)
■Book size/ Number of pages: A5/ 78 pages
■Fixed price: 880 yen (Consumption tax included)
The digital format is available at the following bookstores.
The sales price may vary by bookstores.
Please check each of the bookstores for pricing information.。
SHOP
Portuguese version of “Rules of the Road”
■ Portuguese version of “Rules of the Road”(Revised in July 2017)
■Book size/ Number of pages: A5/ 80 pages
■Fixed price: 880 yen (Consumption tax included)
The digital format is available at the following bookstores.
The sales price may vary by bookstores.
Please check each of the bookstores for pricing information.
SHOP
Spanish version of “Rules of the Road”
■ Spanish version of “Rules of the Road”(Revised in July 2017)
■Book size/ Number of pages: A5/ 80 pages
■Fixed price: 880 yen (Consumption tax included)
The digital format is available at the following bookstores.
The sales price may vary by bookstores.
Please check each of the bookstores for pricing information.
SHOP
English version of “Rules of the Road”
■ English version of “Rules of the Road”(Revised in July 2017)
■Book size/ Number of pages: A5/ 80 pages
■Price: 1,430 yen (Consumption tax included)
The new edition is available for purchase at JAF branch service counters or through Amazon.co.jp.
SHOP
Chinese version of “Rules of the Road”
■ Chinese version of “Rules of the Road”(Revised in July 2017)
■Book size/ Number of pages: A5/ 78 pages
■Price: 1,430 yen (Consumption tax included)
The new edition is available for purchase at JAF branch service counters or through Amazon.co.jp.
SHOP
Portuguese version of “Rules of the Road”
■ Portuguese version of “Rules of the Road”(Revised in July 2017)
■Book size/ Number of pages: A5/ 80 pages
■Price: 1,430 yen (Consumption tax included)
The new edition is available for purchase at JAF branch service counters or through Amazon.co.jp.
SHOP
Spanish version of “Rules of the Road”
■ Spanish version of “Rules of the Road”(Revised in July 2017)
■Book size/ Number of pages: A5/ 80 pages
■Price: 1,430 yen (Consumption tax included)
The new edition is available for purchase at JAF branch service counters or through Amazon.co.jp.
SHOP
Before you driving in japan
Japan Automobile Federation introduces Japan's fundamental rules of road on English webpage.
Take as look and have a safe, informed drive!
