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Police of Kyoto

• Address of Kyoto Prefectural Headquarters, police station and other police office

Kyoto Prefectural Public Relations Center

PROTECT YOURSELF

• Protecting Yourself Against Street Crime
• Protecting Yourself Against Home Invasion
• Crime Prevention Measures for Women
• Chikan・Tosastu ZERO Handbook
  Chikan:The persons who engage in the act of public molestation
  Tosatsu:Taking photos secretly

DRIVER'S LICENSES

• Procedures for Converting a Foreign Driver's License to a Japanese Driver's License (information)(PDF:495KB)
• To Drive Legally In Japan
• How to get to the Driver's License Examination Center, the Driver's License Renewal Center
• Taking Written Examinations
• Driving Test Information
• Beginner Driving Period System
• Beginner Driving Training
• Guide to taking the Retest
• Driver Aptitude Consultations for Persons with a Designated Illness/Condition
• Aptitude Consultations for Persons with a Physical Disability
• Driver Aptitude Consultations for Persons with Impaired Hearing
• Short Training Course for Mopeds (Motorbikes up to 50 cc)
• Traffic Offender Re-education Courses
• Driver License Cancellation Training Courses
• Driver License Suspension Training Courses
• Procedures for Renewing Driver Licenses
• Q and A on Driver License Renewal
• Procedure for Changing Driver License Information
• Procedure for Applying for Driver License Reissue
• Procedures for Lapsed Licenses (validity period has expired)
• List of Examination fees
• About application photo

TRAFFIC

• Payment of Fines for "Unattended Vehicle" Violations
• Penalties on Drunk Driving
• All passengers are required to fasten seat belts !
• Bicycle traffic rules
• Rules and Penalties on Riding Bicycle
• "Electric kickboard" and "electric motor scooters" are categorized as mopeds
• For HITCHHIKERS

Lost and Found

• Lost and Found Q&A

EMERGENCY CALL

• Dial 110 emergency call system
• Proper use of Dial 110 emergency call
• How to call Dial 110
• Dial 110 emergency call placed by mobile phone
• FAX 110 emergency hot line
• How to use 110 (Emergency Dial) SUPPORT CARD

Daily Preparations for Natural Disasters

• Daily Preparations for Natural Disasters

To All Foreign Visitors(Please download and use it!)

• The Role of the Police(PDF:9,325KB)
  (#1 What do the police do?)
• The Role of the Police(PDF:9,351KB)
  (#2 Report it to the police if you are in trouble!)
• Measures against Crime Prevention and Bicycle Rules(PDF:1,492KB)
• Safety Navi (Bicycle Navi)(PDF:2,173KB)

Other Information

• Police Certificate of Criminal Record issued for oversea travelers

Kyoto Prefectural Public Safety Commission

(For Inquiries)
Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters Public Relations Division
85-3 Yabunouchi-cho, Shimochoja-machi-dori, Shinmachi-nishi-iru, Kamigyo-ward, Kyoto city
Telephone:075-451-9111