道路交通法(どうろこうつうほう) どうろこうつうほう noun Road Traffic Act formallegallawtransportation 1. Road Traffic Act (Japan) Japan's basic traffic law, setting the rules for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, as well as driving licenses and penalties. 道路交通法(どうろこうつうほう)が改正(かいせい)された。 The Road Traffic Act was amended. 自転車(じてんしゃ)も道路交通法(どうろこうつうほう)では車両(しゃりょう)として扱(あつか)われる。 Under the Road Traffic Act, bicycles are treated as vehicles too. 運転中(うんてんちゅう)にスマホを手(て)に持(も)って使(つか)うと、道路交通法(どうろこうつうほう)違反(いはん)になる。 Using a phone in your hand while driving is a violation of the Road Traffic Act. UsageOften shortened to 道交法(どうこうほう), especially in the news.Common collocations道路交通法(どうろこうつうほう)違反(いはん): a traffic violation道路交通法(どうろこうつうほう)の改正(かいせい): an amendment to the Road Traffic Act道路交通法(どうろこうつうほう)に基(もと)づく: based on the Road Traffic Act general Added 2026.10.4 22:43 · Revised 2026.10.4 22:46 31500/31553_dourokoutsuuhou