Japan's Revised Law Tackles Drunk Driving and Speeding: A Step Forward The revised law aimed at curbing reckless driving in Japan has taken effect, bringing much needed clarity to the country's speeding and drunk driving regulations.
The law sets specific speed limits for determining "high speed" driving, defined as exceeding the limit by 50 km/h on ordinary roads and 60 km/h on highways. It also establishes a breath alcohol level of 0.
5 mg per liter as the threshold for drunk driving. Critics argue that these definitions may not be entirely clear cut.