Be Mindful of the Expiration Date of Your CALI
(Mutual Insurance)

Cars, motorcycles and mopeds must have CALI (mutual insurance) coverage, of course. But so do pedal-attached motorized bicycles (mopeds), and electric scooters / kickboards, etc. CALI (mutual insurance) has an expiration date. Driving with an expired policy (without renewing it) is subject to penalties.

Driving Without Renewal Leads to
Imprisonment, Fines, and License Suspension

If you drive without renewing your insurance, you may be subject to imprisonment of up to 1 year or a fine of up to 500,000 yen.
In addition, six penalty points will be added to your record and your license will be immediately suspended.
Driving without a Insurance sticker or displaying an expired Insurance sticker will also result in a fine.

You can enroll through simple procedures at automobile and motorcycle dealers, and insurance (mutual insurance) agencies. You can also enroll at various non-life insurance companies, mutual insurance cooperatives, and agricultural cooperatives.
Motorcycles of 250 cc or less (light motorcycles, mopeds), etc., can be insured at some convenience stores and over the internet.
For details on the procedure and required documents, please contact the non-life insurance company (mutual insurance association) or agency you wish to make a contract with.