[Survey Report] 80% of Cyclists Report Increased Safety Awareness After Introduction of Blue Ticket System, but Deep-Rooted Issues of Running Red Lights and Failure to Stop Persist / Macromill
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- [Survey Report] 80% of Cyclists Report Increased Safety Awareness After Introduction of Blue Ticket System, but Deep-Rooted Issues of Running Red Lights and Failure to Stop Persist / Macromill
- A survey conducted by Macromill in June 2026 found that 92% of cyclists are aware of the new 'Blue Ticket' traffic violation system for bicycles, and 77% report an increase in safety awareness. However, compliance with rules against running red lights and failing to stop remains low, indicating persistent challenges.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 10, 2026
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A survey conducted by Macromill in June 2026 found that 92% of cyclists are aware of the new 'Blue Ticket' traffic violation system for bicycles, and 77% report an increase in safety awareness. However, compliance with rules against running red lights and failing to stop remains low, indicating persistent challenges.
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- [Survey Report] 80% of Cyclists Report Increased Safety Awareness After Introduction of Blue Ticket System, but Deep-Rooted Issues of Running Red Lights and Failure to Stop Persist / Macromill (June 10, 2026), PR Times
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- June 10, 2026
A survey conducted by Macromill in June 2026 found that 92% of cyclists are aware of the new 'Blue Ticket' traffic violation system for bicycles, and 77% report an increase in safety awareness. However, compliance with rules against running red lights and failing to stop remains low, indicating persistent challenges.
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Two months have passed since the 'Traffic Violation Notification System' (commonly known as the Blue Ticket system) for bicycles was introduced in April 2026. This newsletter clarifies how the safety awareness and behavior of the public have changed.
■ Topics
- Awareness of the Blue Ticket system is 92%, with 70% of males in their teens reporting detailed knowledge.
- 77% of cyclists say their safety awareness has improved due to the system, with particularly high levels among women in their 60s and 30s, and young men.
- 56% are in favor of introducing the Blue Ticket system, with strong support from senior citizens.
- Rules like 'ban on using mobile phones' and 'lights' are becoming established, while 'ignoring traffic signals' and 'failure to stop' are known but not followed.
- 53.3% intend to purchase bicycle insurance, with high intention among young men and seniors.
■ Survey Results
1. Awareness of the Blue Ticket system is 92%, with 70% of males in their teens reporting detailed knowledge.
Awareness of the implementation of the Blue Ticket system for bicycles is very high at 91.8% (*1).
By gender and age group, 70.3% of males in their teens reported knowing 'a lot of details,' the highest figure, followed by 55.5% of males in their 20s and 46.5% of females in their teens, indicating high interest among younger generations.
[Chart 1] Awareness of the Blue Ticket system
2. 77% of cyclists report increased safety awareness due to the system, with particularly high levels among women in their 60s and 30s, and young men.
When cyclists were asked if their awareness of bicycle traffic safety had changed following the implementation of the Blue Ticket system, 77% of the total said their awareness had increased (*2).
By gender and age group, women in their 60s (87.1%) topped the list, followed by women in their 30s (86.7%), and males in their teens and 20s (80.4%), all exceeding 80%, showing a strong impact on awareness.
Women in their 60s and 30s are groups that use bicycles daily for shopping and school runs, suggesting they perceive the system as addressing a 'familiar risk.' Meanwhile, young males in their teens and 20s, who have been a concern due to high accident rates (*3), also showed increased awareness, indicating that knowledge of the Blue Ticket system is prompting them to see the issue as their own.
[Chart 2] Changes in traffic safety awareness
3. 56% in favor of introducing the Blue Ticket system, with strong support from senior citizens.
According to the National Police Agency, in 'bicycle vs. pedestrian' accidents resulting in pedestrian death or serious injury, the highest number of 'bicycle operators' were in their teens (35.7%), while the highest number of 'pedestrians' were aged 65 or older (58.4%) (*3).
In this context, what is the public opinion on the Blue Ticket system? The results show that 55.5% of the total are in favor (*4). By gender and age group, approval among both men and women in their 60s reached about 70%, indicating strong support from senior citizens.
These results suggest that the introduction of the Blue Ticket system is expected to be a measure that promotes safety awareness among 'teenagers,' who are likely to be involved in accidents during daily commuting and school travel. Furthermore, the 'elderly,' who are at higher risk of death or serious injury if involved in a pedestrian accident, show higher approval rates, highlighting their strong sense of personal stake and public opinion calling for more effective enforcement.
[Chart 3] Approval of the Blue Ticket system introduction
4. Rules like 'ban on using mobile phones' and 'lights' are becoming established, while 'ignoring traffic signals' and 'failure to stop' are known but not followed.
Cyclists were asked about their 'awareness' and 'compliance' with 14 major rules that are subject to penalties under the Blue Ticket system.
For 'running red lights,' 'failure to stop,' and 'improper lane usage,' awareness rates are above average, but compliance rates are around or below average, indicating a certain number of people who know the rules but do not follow them. On the other hand, 'using a mobile phone,' 'violation of safe driving duty,' and 'riding without lights' have high rates for both awareness and compliance, suggesting these rules are relatively well established.
[Chart 4] Awareness vs. Compliance of bicycle usage rules
5. 53.3% intend to purchase bicycle insurance, with high intention among young men and seniors.
When cyclists were asked about their future intention to purchase bicycle insurance, 53.3% of the total said they 'want to purchase it' (*5).
By gender and age group, males in their 20s had the highest rate at 63.0%, followed by females in their 60s at 61.3% and males in their 60s at 60.0%, showing a trend of high intention among seniors. Furthermore, the strongest intention, 'definitely want to purchase,' was highest among males in their teens at 32.6%.
While mandatory requirements by local government ordinances have been the main motivation for purchasing insurance in the past, the implementation of the Blue Ticket system appears to be fostering a 'self-defense' awareness among cyclists, who are increasingly viewing bicycle insurance as a way to prepare for accidents and violations.
[Chart 5] Intention to purchase bicycle insurance
*1: Total of 'know a lot of details' and 'have heard the name'
*2: Total of 'increased significantly (25.8%)' and 'increased somewhat (51.1%)'
*3: Source: Bicycles are also vehicles ~ Safe driving by following rules ~ (National Police Agency)
*4: Total of 'strongly agree (22.0%)' and 'somewhat agree (33.5%)'
*5: Total of 'definitely want to purchase' and 'want to purchase'. Includes existing policyholders who wish to continue.
■ Survey Overview
Surveyor: Macromill
Method: Internet research
Target: 2,068 men and women aged 15-69 nationwide
Allocation: Proportional allocation by population composition (based on gender and age group population ratios from the 2020 National Census)
Survey period: June 1 (Mon) to June 2 (Tue), 2026
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Two months have passed since the 'Traffic Violation Notification System' (commonly known as the Blue Ticket system) for bicycles was introduced in April 2026. This newsletter clarifies how the safety awareness and behavior of the public have changed.
■ Topics
- Awareness of the Blue Ticket system is 92%, with 70% of males in their teens reporting detailed knowledge.
- 77% of cyclists say their safety awareness has improved due to the system, with particularly high levels among women in their 60s and 30s, and young men.
- 56% are in favor of introducing the Blue Ticket system, with strong support from senior citizens.
- Rules like 'ban on using mobile phones' and 'lights' are becoming established, while 'ignoring traffic signals' and 'failure to stop' are known but not followed.
- 53.3% intend to purchase bicycle insurance, with high intention among young men and seniors.
■ Survey Results
1. Awareness of the Blue Ticket system is 92%, with 70% of males in their teens reporting detailed knowledge.
Awareness of the implementation of the Blue Ticket system for bicycles is very high at 91.8% (*1).
By gender and age group, 70.3% of males in their teens reported knowing 'a lot of details,' the highest figure, followed by 55.5% of males in their 20s and 46.5% of females in their teens, indicating high interest among younger generations.
[Chart 1] Awareness of the Blue Ticket system
2. 77% of cyclists report increased safety awareness due to the system, with particularly high levels among women in their 60s and 30s, and young men.
When cyclists were asked if their awareness of bicycle traffic safety had changed following the implementation of the Blue Ticket system, 77% of the total said their awareness had increased (*2).
By gender and age group, women in their 60s (87.1%) topped the list, followed by women in their 30s (86.7%), and males in their teens and 20s (80.4%), all exceeding 80%, showing a strong impact on awareness.
Women in their 60s and 30s are groups that use bicycles daily for shopping and school runs, suggesting they perceive the system as addressing a 'familiar risk.' Meanwhile, young males in their teens and 20s, who have been a concern due to high accident rates (*3), also showed increased awareness, indicating that knowledge of the Blue Ticket system is prompting them to see the issue as their own.
[Chart 2] Changes in traffic safety awareness
3. 56% in favor of introducing the Blue Ticket system, with strong support from senior citizens.
According to the National Police Agency, in 'bicycle vs. pedestrian' accidents resulting in pedestrian death or serious injury, the highest number of 'bicycle operators' were in their teens (35.7%), while the highest number of 'pedestrians' were aged 65 or older (58.4%) (*3).
In this context, what is the public opinion on the Blue Ticket system? The results show that 55.5% of the total are in favor (*4). By gender and age group, approval among both men and women in their 60s reached about 70%, indicating strong support from senior citizens.
These results suggest that the introduction of the Blue Ticket system is expected to be a measure that promotes safety awareness among 'teenagers,' who are likely to be involved in accidents during daily commuting and school travel. Furthermore, the 'elderly,' who are at higher risk of death or serious injury if involved in a pedestrian accident, show higher approval rates, highlighting their strong sense of personal stake and public opinion calling for more effective enforcement.
[Chart 3] Approval of the Blue Ticket system introduction
4. Rules like 'ban on using mobile phones' and 'lights' are becoming established, while 'ignoring traffic signals' and 'failure to stop' are known but not followed.
Cyclists were asked about their 'awareness' and 'compliance' with 14 major rules that are subject to penalties under the Blue Ticket system.
For 'running red lights,' 'failure to stop,' and 'improper lane usage,' awareness rates are above average, but compliance rates are around or below average, indicating a certain number of people who know the rules but do not follow them. On the other hand, 'using a mobile phone,' 'violation of safe driving duty,' and 'riding without lights' have high rates for both awareness and compliance, suggesting these rules are relatively well established.
[Chart 4] Awareness vs. Compliance of bicycle usage rules
5. 53.3% intend to purchase bicycle insurance, with high intention among young men and seniors.
When cyclists were asked about their future intention to purchase bicycle insurance, 53.3% of the total said they 'want to purchase it' (*5).
By gender and age group, males in their 20s had the highest rate at 63.0%, followed by females in their 60s at 61.3% and males in their 60s at 60.0%, showing a trend of high intention among seniors. Furthermore, the strongest intention, 'definitely want to purchase,' was highest among males in their teens at 32.6%.
While mandatory requirements by local government ordinances have been the main motivation for purchasing insurance in the past, the implementation of the Blue Ticket system appears to be fostering a 'self-defense' awareness among cyclists, who are increasingly viewing bicycle insurance as a way to prepare for accidents and violations.
[Chart 5] Intention to purchase bicycle insurance
*1: Total of 'know a lot of details' and 'have heard the name'
*2: Total of 'increased significantly (25.8%)' and 'increased somewhat (51.1%)'
*3: Source: Bicycles are also vehicles ~ Safe driving by following rules ~ (National Police Agency)
*4: Total of 'strongly agree (22.0%)' and 'somewhat agree (33.5%)'
*5: Total of 'definitely want to purchase' and 'want to purchase'. Includes existing policyholders who wish to continue.
■ Survey Overview
Surveyor: Macromill
Method: Internet research
Target: 2,068 men and women aged 15-69 nationwide
Allocation: Proportional allocation by population composition (based on gender and age group population ratios from the 2020 National Census)
Survey period: June 1 (Mon) to June 2 (Tue), 2026
■ Regarding Data Usage
Request for Citation and Reprint
The copyright of this release is held by Macromill, Inc. When citing or reprinting, please be sure to clearly state the source as 'Macromill survey.' Please also notify the contact below regarding the publication location and content.
FAQ
What is the purpose of this survey?
To clarify changes in public awareness and behavior regarding traffic safety following the introduction of the bicycle Blue Ticket system in April 2026.
Who were the survey respondents?
2,068 men and women aged 15 to 69 nationwide.
When was the survey conducted?
Over two days, from June 1 to June 2, 2026.