Tokyo police will begin issuing traffic tickets possibly later this month to electric scooter users for minor offenses such as ignoring traffic lights and riding on sidewalks to prevent an increase in accidents, investigative sources said Thursday.Classified in the same category as motorcycles under Japan's road traffic law, electric scooter users need a license. So far, police have only taken action on more serious offenses such as riding without a license, riding under the influence of alcohol or causing injury.Users who are issued several traffic tickets can be fined or have their licens…READ FULL ARTICLE
