Hit-and-run driver arrested after returning to scene of collision with motorbike

As a cyclist having been ‘clipped’ & run’ (from behind*) on 2 separate occasions in 10 years, know how long it will take to recover & rehabilitate from such injuries. Wishing both teens a speedy recovery.

Relieved to see the driver, eventually, had the good conscience to return to the scene to face the consequences. (*Wasn’t so lucky in either of the incidents.)

Two 16 year olds on a motorbike? Is that even slightly legal?

Spoiler: No, no it's not.

So, the victims will be prosecuted too, I assume?

Two 16 year olds on a motorbike? Is that even slightly legal?

Motorcycle licenses are obtainable from 16 years of age. One can undergo the examination process from 6 months before their 16th birthday, and have their license issued on the day of their 16th birthday.

Motorcycles with an engine displacement of 125ccs or more are legal to carry 2 persons.

@BeerDeliveryGuy

As with most things, the devil is in the details. While it is legal to ride a bike (of specific size) from 16 (larger bikes from 18); in order to cary a passenger, you need at least 1 years experience, with would make the driver a minimum of 17.

So, my point is still correct.

So, the victims will be prosecuted too, I assume?

in order to cary a passenger, you need at least 1 years experience

Yes, it that is true. However they will not be “prosecuted” under criminal law, as you suggested.

They would at most, be charged with a misdemeanor, given a 2-point reduction and ¥16,000 fine.

Yes, as a motorcycle rider, I confirm Mat's answer. Assuming that one of them had a license, at 16 years old he could drive only a small motorcycle and no passenger. No details about the accident, but two 16 years old on a motorcycle at 1 am makes me think that it wasn't 100% car's fault... Unfortunately, the guy ran away, even if he returned later, so his part of blame exponentially increased

125cc and 400cc bikes can be applied for immediately with no prior experience.

He manned up and went back. Have to respect that. Probably had had a few and realized this was the end of his life and career in an unforgiving culture and did a runner, but the adrenaline and implications of his actions soon became clear. If there’s a way to get out of taking responsibility, instinctively they will try that, but we all know, it follows you around like a dark cloud. Always best to man up.

Two punks??

Are we in a 60s public safety film?

They're two kids for crying out loud.

miss-o - I agree.

2 kids riding around illegally on a motorbike at 1:00am for crying out aloud.

Can't kids just have fun anymore?

Obviously not when people are ploughing into them and then driving off...

Seriously, think about what you're saying. I was riding pillion at 17 (legally) coming back from clubs at god knows what time. You think it's acceptable for anyone to just ram into 2 16yr olds, knock them off their bike, break their bones and nearly kill them. Are you for real? What kind of society are you aiming for?

I see no one actually wants to admit their wrong in writing.

no it's not ok for people to ram into motorbikes, but should 16yr olds be out at 1am on a motorbike? No....they probably were some sort of bozo or bozo-lite........but since there are no more details we will never know....so wild speculation is perfectly acceptable

miss-o - are you addressing me?

What wrong?

I think you've jumped the gun with your depiction of the scene.

How do you know "anyone just to ram into 2 16 year olds" is what happened?

How do you know that?

Perhaps the boys were unstable. Perhaps they swerved in front of the car!

We don't know.

And that you travelled late at night as a 17 yr old is neither here nor there.

Me too - so what.

The fact remains that the 2 were riding illegally - a beginner rider cannot by law take a pillion passenger.