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YouTube Video Leads To Arrest For Speeding
JoshuaInNippon writes "A 42-year old man was arrested outside of Osaka, Japan in connection with a YouTube video of him going more than 130km/h (80mph) over the speed limit on his 1300cc motorcycle. The man reportedly borrowed his friend's camera and videotaped himself speeding at well over 180km/h in a 50km/h zone, illegally passing cars multiple times in the process. The man's friend then distributed the video online. Local police say they received an anonymous tip about the YouTube video and investigated. It then took them nearly half a year before making the arrest, but the motorcyclist, who apparently admitted guilt, is now likely facing both multiple fines and jail time. Japanese police say it is the first time they've used evidence from the internet to pursue such traffic violations. With a multitude of similar speed enthusiast home videos on YouTube and other sites, might more careless braggers start facing legal problems?"
You're the very definition of hilarious.
50kmh zones are the highest for non-highway and non-by-pass roads (there may be a few exceptions where the limit is 60). I caught a glimpse of the video when it was on TV, it appeared to be country roads with no pedestrians (no walking friendly destinations). Also, the no passing zones are labeled for where cars cannot safely pass. Though motorcycles are still held to the same passing laws, it almost certainly was not a high-congestion pedestrian-filled street but generally a wide (for Japan) country road. Not trying to defend him, just trying to paint a more accurate picture.
The road in question.