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Japan decided on Friday to implement its revised Road Traffic Act on Nov. 1, introducing prison terms and fines for those cycling under the influence of alcohol or posing a danger to traffic by using a mobile phone while on their bicycle. The government also decided to enable police to order repeat offenders to take a mandatory course on cycling safety, a measure expected to take effect on the same day. If convicted, those found cycling while using the phone could be given a prison term of up to six months or a fine of 100,000 yen ($690). If they pose a danger to pedestrians or traffic, they c…

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