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The Osaka Prefectural Police have referred five men to prosecutors for selling modified parts that disable the speed control sensor of electric assist bicycles. This is the first crackdown in the country on the sale of modified parts for electric assist bicycles. With the proliferation of electric assist bicycles that do not meet the standards, bicycle critic Satoshi Hikita recommends purchasing electric assist bicycles at physical stores. In addition to illegal electric assist bicycles, there are also mopeds that are like bicycles, mopeds that have pedals but require a driver's license, and electric kick scooters that were classified as a new category in July last year, and they must be used correctly. In addition, next month in November, bicycle violations such as "using a smartphone while driving" and "driving under the influence of alcohol" will be severely punished. (From MBS TV's "Yonchan TV" broadcast on October 17, 2024) ▼MBS NEWS HP https://www.mbs.jp/news/ ▼The latest news and special features are delivered every day Please subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/MBSnewsCH?s... #MBSNews #MainichiBroadcasting #Smartphone while driving #Drunk driving #Harder penalties #Electric-assisted bicycle #Moped #Electric kickboard #Documents submitted to prosecutors #Modified parts #Rapid arrest