Japanese Learner Driver Sign
In Japan, the yellow-and-green V/leaf-shaped symbol is the Shoshinsha mark (初心者マーク), also commonly called the Wakaba mark (若葉マーク). It means “beginner driver”.
What it means
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It tells other drivers: this driver is new / may be less confident, so give them a little extra space and patience.
Who has to use it (and for how long)
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If you have a regular license and it’s been less than 1 year since it was first issued, you’re required to display it on your vehicle (front and back).
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Drivers can also keep using it longer if they still feel like a beginner.
Where it goes + penalties
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It’s meant to be placed at designated positions on the front and rear of the vehicle.
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Not displaying it when required is treated as a violation (Tokyo police guidance shows an example fine/points).
Fun extra: the emoji
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The same symbol exists as the 🔰 emoji, used online to mean “I’m new at this.”
Details
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