The Metropolitan Police Department held a meeting on the 25th that gathered the businesses participating in the national demonstration experiment and took measures, saying that there are a series of violations such as drunk driving by the electric kickboard, which is widely used as an easy means of transportation. Requested to strengthen.
The meeting on the 25th was attended by three businesses participating in the national demonstration experiment on public roads and a person in charge of the "Micromobility Promotion Council", an industry group.
First, Makoto Tanaka, chief of the Transportation and General Affairs Division of the Metropolitan Police Department, said, "Drunk driving with electric kickboards is increasing significantly. Some people are driving while knowing that it is a violation, so it is necessary to take a more in-depth response." I greeted you.
After that, Mr. Tanaka handed a request to the business operators to take measures such as limiting the time to rent out the electric kickboard and stopping renting out around the restaurant as needed.
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, there have been a series of cases of drunk driving arrests since entering this year, and in the demonstration experiment there was no case last year, but this year it has increased to 12 cases in total by the 8th of this month. I am.
In addition, the Metropolitan Police Department will continue to discuss with the business operator and take more concrete measures because there are no end to violations such as ignoring traffic lights and running on sidewalks.