On the first day of Fukuoka Prefecture’s autumn traffic safety campaign, police and city officials in Omuta distributed yokan sweets with the slogan “Drive carefully (yō kangaete unten)” to raise awareness about drunk driving. The treats were handed out along with reflective materials and flyers. Police reported 2,098 drunk-driving-related arrests in the prefecture as of August, more than double last year’s figure, partly due to stricter penalties for cycling under the influence. Source: NHK
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