◆Address
〒210-0851 1F Akatsuki Bldg., 1-9-14 Hamacho, Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
◆Access
Take a Rinko Bus for Daishi or Mitsui-Futo and get off at Yotsukado Bus Stop. The center is 5 minutes walk away.
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Bicycles are very convenient vehicle but if you do not obey the rule, you could be involved in unexpected accidents.
●Confirm safe condition of the surroundings
Are you riding on the street not pavement? Are you obeying the stop sign at the intersection? Majority of the accidents involving bicycle occur due to not stopping at the intersection sign, STOP.
●Keep in mind“When you are on the bicycle, you are the driver”
With the starting of summer holidays, there will be more children on the road riding bicycles. To avoid any accidents, obey the rule and ride bicycle safely.
Adults and children should keep in mind that “when you are on the bicycle, you are the driver of a vehicle”.
Since it is so handy and convenient, following traffic rules are very important.
For inquiry: Kuyakusho Chiiki Shinko-ka
TEL:044-201-3134 FAX: 044-201-3209
◆Traffic Rules for Bicycles
・Bicycle should be driven on the street, riding on the pavement is allowed only in exceptional case.
・When on the street, keep to the left .
・When driven on the pavement, drive slowly on the street side.
・Follow the safety rule.
- NO: drunk driving・ 2-people riding・ parallel riding
Ride bicycle using umbrella or parasol
- Turn on the light at night
-OBEY: the traffic lights at the intersection・stop sign・ confirm the safety.
◆Children must wear helmets
・when a child is under 13, parent should put on helmet on a child.
◆New DO NOTS
Since May 1 2011, Kanagawa Road Regulation has changed and below action is forbidden. The penalty fee is up to \50,000.
・Ride bicycle using cell phone
・Use of headphone while driving(listening to music or radio)
For inquiry: Kuyakusho Chiiki Shinko-ka TEL: 044-201-3134 FAX 044-201-3209
Events by Ward Office, Chiiki Hoken Fukushi-ka
To apply・inquire: To individual section FAX044-201-3291
2012-02-07
◆Home・Regional Education Class
Study how to encourage healthy growth of a child of different environment, by experienced principal and counselor. 4 Thursdays between January 19~February 9. 10:00am~noon. At Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan 20 guardian of 2-year-old ~ preschool age. (childcare for 12 children, insurance fee is ¥650each )
To apply: Write to Kuyakusho Hoken Fukushi-ka, 〒210-0011 Kawasaki-ku Fujimi 2-1-3. Write your name, address, phone number. If you need childcare, also write child’s name, sex and birth date. Post card must arrive by December 26(postmarked on or before 12/26).[lottery]
For inquiry:TEL044-233-6361、FAX044-244-2347
◆Introductory Training Course to be a Volunteer Childcare
Study how to spend enjoyable and safe time with children. After finishing this course, you can volunteer as a childcare person at such facilities as civic halls. 5 Thursdays between January 19 ~ February 16. 10:00am~noon At Plaza Daishi. 20 people. (Childcare available for 8. Insurance fee is ¥750 each)
To apply・inquire:By December 28, call or apply at Plaza Daishi. TEL044-266-3550、FAX044-266-3554[lottery]
Notice of Change in Ward Office Information Desk
2012-02-10
City Tax Office will open. (After December 5, the counter for city taxes will move from Ward Office to City Tax Office). Along with this change, there will be minor changes in other counters at the Ward Office as of December 19.
(● is from January 4). There is no change in phone and fax number.
Counter for:Hoken Fukushi Service-ka(Health and Welfare Section), Kodomo Shien-shitsu(Child Support Section), Koresha Shien-ka(Support for Elderly)
before :4F → 3F
Counter for:●Chiiki Shinko-ka(counseling for Regional Promotion Section, counseling service ●Municipal government information material corner
before:2F (annex) → 3F
Counter for:Chiiki Kenko Fukushi-ka(Regional Health and Welfare, Sanitation Section)
before:6F → 4F
For inquiry:Kuyakusho Somu-ka TEL044-201-3122、FAX044-201-3209