Dangerous driving causing death carries 1-20 years imprisonment (Act on Punishment Art. 2). Hit-and-run (failure to render aid): up to 10 years (Road Traffic Act Art. 117(2)). Drunk driving: up to 5 years for intoxicated driving. License points: drunk driving = 35 points (immediate revocation), hit-and-run = 35 points. Settlement with victims significantly affects sentencing and prosecution decisions.
Traffic Crimes in Japan: Dangerous Driving, Hit-and-Run, and License Penalties
Key Takeaways
- ✓Dangerous driving causing death or injury carries up to 20 years imprisonment
- ✓Hit-and-run for failing to render aid carries up to 10 years imprisonment
- ✓Drunk driving results in administrative license revocation
- ✓Accumulated penalty points lead to license suspension or revocation
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