道路運送車両法 Enforcement Actions in Japan

1. Issued a certificate of conformity without conducting part of the inspection, other than intentionally. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity without conducting part of the inspection intentionally. 3. Falsified records in the designated maintenance record book.

An automobile inspector issued a certificate of conformity without conducting the inspection, including cases of incomplete inspections.

1. There were significant defects in the specified maintenance work. 2. The maintenance supervisor was unable to oversee the specified maintenance properly. Contact: Kinki Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, 06-6949-6453

Violations include non-compliance with safety standards related to specific repairs, false entries in the specific repair record book, lack of entries in the record book, partial omissions or errors in the record book, failure to provide a copy of the record book to users, not retaining the record book for two years, performing unauthorized modifications, inadequate overall management of specific repairs by the chief maintenance supervisor, and refusal, obstruction, evasion of on-site inspections (including failure to respond without justifiable reason), or providing false statements during questioning.

The violations include false entries in the specific maintenance records, inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance, and vehicle inspections conducted via paper-based procedures for 409 vehicles. The license cancellation date is March 27, 2026. The enforcement authority is the Chubu Regional Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, contact number 052-952-8042.

The violation involved non-compliance with legal regulations, falsification of inspection certificates for 2,137 vehicles, issuance of certificates without completing all inspections and maintenance for 1,728 vehicles, and false entries in designated maintenance records. The cancellation date was March 27, 2026. The responsible department was the Maintenance Division of the Chubu Transport Bureau's Automotive Safety and Technology Department, contact number 052-952-8042.

The inspector certified the conformity certificate despite not conducting the inspection.

Failure to submit notification of business establishment abolition. Issuance date: March 26, 2026. Hokkaido Transport Bureau, Department of Automotive Technology Safety, Maintenance and Security Division, 011-290-2752.

The company was found to lack a system to comply with legal regulations, issued certificates of conformity without conducting part of the inspection and maintenance, falsified designated maintenance records, and had omissions and errors in some designated maintenance records.

1. Issued safety conformity certificates to 25 vehicles despite them being non-compliant with safety standards, not due to intentional misconduct. 2. Lacked a system to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Okinawa General Administration Office, Transportation Department, Vehicle Safety Division, 098-866-1837 (extension 85449)

The violations include lack of consistency in finished products, failure to establish a system to comply with laws and regulations, falsification of inspection certificates for two vehicles, issuance of certificates despite non-compliance with safety standards for four vehicles due to non-intentional reasons, issuance of certificates to vehicles with differing identifications for one vehicle, and partial omissions or errors in the designated maintenance records. The responsible department is the Maintenance Division, Automotive Safety and Technical Department, Chubu Transport Bureau, contact number 052-952-8042.

1. Not having a system in place to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity in a state non-compliant with safety standards, other than intentionally.

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations 2. Conducted illegal modifications Hokkaido Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Security Division, 011-290-2752

Performed unauthorized modifications.

Falsified the inspection date and issuance date on the conformity certificate, and issued the certificate. Falsified the validity period of the conformity mark.

Violations include falsification of the specific maintenance record book, failure to record intentionally, partial omissions and errors in the record book, failure to provide a copy to the user intentionally, failure to retain the record for two years intentionally, equipment not meeting certification standards, inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specific maintenance, and performing specific maintenance on vehicle types other than those designated.

Issued a certificate of conformity despite the vehicle not being insured under the compulsory automobile liability insurance during part of the period from the issuance date to the expiration date of the vehicle inspection validity period updated by the certificate.

Did not submit the required notification despite ceasing business activities. Certification cancellation date: January 28, 2026.

1. Failure to submit change notification 2. Conducted illegal modifications Kanto Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section 045-211-7254 (extension 5476)

Falsified entries in the specific maintenance record book; inadequate supervision by the chief maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance; issued a safety conformity certificate and conducted vehicle inspection procedures despite the vehicle being in an illegally modified state. Certification canceled on January 21, 2026.

1. Issued a safety standards compliance certificate despite the vehicle being in an illegally modified state. 2. Issued a safety standards compliance certificate despite not performing some inspections, maintenance, or examinations. 3. Falsified entries in the designated maintenance record book. Date of cancellation of designation: January 21, 2026.

Falsification of specific maintenance records; failure to provide copies of maintenance records to users; failure to explain maintenance details and necessity; failure to provide approximate estimates; vehicle inspection procedures conducted with illegally modified vehicles. Issued on December 26, 2025.

The violations include not having a system to ensure compliance with laws, issuing certificates of conformity without conducting some inspections and maintenance, defects in inspection and maintenance or inspection of vehicles with certificates of conformity, and false entries in designated maintenance records. The contact is the Maintenance Division of the Automobile Safety and Technical Department, Kanto Transport Bureau, at 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

Violations include significant defects in specific maintenance work, failure to record in the specific maintenance record book, partial omissions and errors in the record book, failure to provide a copy of the record book to users, not retaining the record book for two years, overcharging for inspection and maintenance fees, and inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specific maintenance. Contact: Kanto Transportation Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance Division, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

1. Partial omission and errors in the designated maintenance record book. 2. Issued a conformity certificate for vehicle types outside the scope of authorized work. Kanto Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

1. There were significant defects in specified maintenance work. 2. There were omissions and errors in some entries of the specified maintenance records. 3. There was a lack of proper overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance, etc. Contact: China Transport Bureau, Automotive Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Security Division, 082-228-9142

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a conformity certificate without conducting part of the inspection, other than intentionally. 3. Falsified records in the designated maintenance record book. - Chugoku Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance and Security Section, 082-228-9142

1. Not in a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity without conducting part of the inspection, other than intentionally. 3. Omission or errors in some entries in the designated maintenance record book. Contact: China Transport Bureau Vehicle Technology Safety Department Maintenance and Security Division 082-228-9142

The inspector certified the conformity certificate despite not conducting an inspection.

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued certificates of conformity without conducting part of the inspection, other than intentionally. 3. Falsified entries in the designated maintenance record book. 4. Omissions and errors in entries in the designated maintenance record book. Contact: Chugoku Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance and Security Section, 082-228-9142

1. Falsification of specific maintenance records. 2. Omission and errors in parts of the specific maintenance records. 3. Failure to provide preliminary estimate documents. 4. Inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specific maintenance. 5. Failure to submit notifications or change reports for the maintenance supervisor.

The entity violated regulations by not establishing a compliance system, failing to submit inspection personnel notifications and change reports, issuing certificates of conformity without completing some inspection and maintenance procedures, falsifying and partially omitting entries in designated maintenance records, and issuing safety compliance certificates during periods when compulsory automobile liability insurance was not in effect before the renewal of the vehicle inspection validity period.

1. Failure to submit inspector notification and change notification. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity despite the vehicle being uninsured for part of the period from the issuance date of the certificate of conformity to the expiration date of the vehicle inspection validity period updated by the certificate.

1. Issued a certificate of conformity despite the vehicle being non-compliant with safety standards, not due to intentional misconduct. 2. Omitted or incorrectly recorded information in the designated maintenance record book. 3. Issued a certificate of conformity during a period when the compulsory automobile liability insurance was not in effect for most of the validity period of the vehicle inspection renewed by the certificate.

1. Not having a system in place to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity despite the vehicle being uninsured under compulsory automobile liability insurance during part of the period from the certificate issuance date to the expiration date of the vehicle inspection validity period updated by the certificate.

The company was found to lack a system for complying with legal regulations, issued certificates of conformity without proper inspection due to reasons other than intentional misconduct, failed to conduct some parts of inspections and issued certificates of conformity, and had omissions and errors in the designated maintenance records. Contact: China Transport Bureau, Automotive Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Safety Division, 082-228-9142.

The company did not have a system in place to comply with legal regulations and intentionally issued certificates of conformity without conducting part of the inspections.

The inspector certified the conformity certificate despite not conducting part of the inspection.

Failed to conduct some or all inspections of testing equipment; omitted or incorrectly recorded information in the designated maintenance record book; issued a certificate of conformity and a vehicle inspection certificate valid until the expiration date of the vehicle inspection period updated by the certificate, despite the vehicle being uninsured for most of that period.

1. Issued a certificate of conformity intentionally while the vehicle was not compliant with safety standards. 2. Falsified entries in the designated maintenance record book. 3. Omitted or made errors in entries in the designated maintenance record book. Contact: Kanto Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

1. Falsification of specific maintenance records 2. Omission of some entries in specific maintenance records 3. Overcharging for inspection and maintenance fees not due to intentional acts 4. Inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance, etc. Tohoku Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Security Division 022(791)7534

The violations include: 1. Certifying compliance certificates without conducting inspections, including partial inspections. 2. Certifying compliance certificates despite the vehicle not meeting safety standards. 3. Certifying compliance certificates for vehicles with differing identification.

1. Partial omission and errors in the specific maintenance record book. 2. Vehicle inspection procedures conducted with the vehicle in an illegally modified state. Kyushu Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section 092-472-2537

The violations include failure to establish a compliance system, issuance of certificates with unauthorized modifications, issuance of certificates when the vehicle may not meet safety standards, intentionally not conducting parts of inspections, issuing certificates to vehicles with different identifications, false entries in designated maintenance records, and incomplete or incorrect entries in those records. Contact: Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Division, Kyushu Transport Bureau, 092-472-2537.

Failure to establish a system to comply with laws; issued certificates of conformity for 7 vehicles despite non-compliance with safety standards not due to intentional acts; issued certificates of conformity for 4 vehicles without conducting part of the inspections due to non-intentional reasons; incomplete or incorrect entries in designated maintenance records.

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity for one vehicle in a non-compliant condition with safety standards, other than intentionally. 3. Issued a certificate of conformity for one vehicle with a different identity. 4. Partial omission or errors in the designated maintenance record book.

Failure to submit the designated abolition notification.

Failure to submit notification of business discontinuation.

The entity was found to have falsified entries in the specific maintenance record book, failed to provide an approximate estimate to the customer, and conducted vehicle inspections via paper-based procedures.

The company issued a safety compliance certificate without conducting all inspections, maintenance, and examinations required by regulations.

Issued a certificate of conformity for vehicle types outside the scope of their authorized operations.

Cancellation of designation as a specified automobile maintenance business

Revocation of certification for specified automobile maintenance business

Revocation of certification for specified automobile maintenance business

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity for one vehicle despite the vehicle being uninsured under the compulsory automobile liability insurance during part of the period from the certificate issuance date to the expiration date of the vehicle inspection validity period updated by the certificate.

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations 2. Falsified certification by inspectors (for 2 vehicles) 3. Falsified entries in designated maintenance records Contact: Hokkaido Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Security Division, 011-290-2752

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations 2. Issued conformity certificates without conducting all inspections, maintenance, and examinations 3. Falsification of designated maintenance records • China Transport Bureau Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Division 082-228-9142

The certificate of conformity was issued despite the inspector not conducting the inspection.

Vehicle inspection procedures using paper-based vehicle inspection certificates. Contact: China Transport Bureau, Department of Vehicle Technology Safety, Maintenance and Security Division, 082-228-9142.

Falsification of specific maintenance records; conduct of illegal modifications; inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance; requesting, soliciting, inciting, or assisting in violations (requesting illegal modifications).

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a conformity certificate without completing all inspections and maintenance. 3. Falsified records in the designated maintenance record book. 4. Performed illegal modifications (including cases where such modifications were requested, ordered, or assisted).

Engaged in illegal modifications.

The violations include issuing compliance certificates under improper modification conditions, issuing certificates in non-compliance with safety standards due to reasons other than intent, issuing certificates without conducting part of the inspection intentionally or unintentionally, incomplete or incorrect entries in designated maintenance records, and performing unauthorized modifications. Contact: Kanto Transportation Bureau, Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Division, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The automobile inspector was dismissed on September 8, 2025, for certifying compliance certificates despite the vehicle being in an illegally modified state, in a state not compliant with safety standards, and without conducting proper inspections (including partial inspections).

Did not submit the required notification despite discontinuing business. Certification cancellation date: September 1, 2025.

The entity was not in a system compliant with legal regulations; issued compliance certificates without completing all inspections and maintenance; falsified records in the designated maintenance logbook; and had omissions and errors in the designated maintenance logbook.

1. Falsification of specific maintenance records. 2. Partial omission and errors in specific maintenance records. 3. Inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance, etc. Kyushu Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section 092-472-2537

1. Issued a safety compliance certificate in a non-compliant condition due to reasons other than intentional misconduct. 2. Issued a compliance certificate despite discrepancies in identity. 3. Omitted part of the designated maintenance record book. Contact: Hokuriku Shinetsu Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Safety Division, 025-285-9155 (extension 3624).

Performed unauthorized modifications.

A vehicle inspector was dismissed on August 6, 2025, by the Kanto Transportation Bureau's Vehicle Safety Department Maintenance Division for violations including certifying compliance certificates without conducting inspections, certifying with unauthorized modifications, certifying despite non-compliance with safety standards, and performing unauthorized modifications. Contact: 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The violations include lack of separation between inspection and maintenance, failure to establish a system to comply with laws, issuance of certificates in cases of illegal modifications, issuance of certificates in non-compliance with safety standards not due to intentional acts, failure to perform part of inspection or maintenance before issuing certificates, issuance of certificates without performing part of the inspection intentionally or unintentionally, false entries in designated maintenance records, and performing illegal modifications. Contact: Kanagawa Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance Division, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

Conducted specific repairs outside the certified workshop; failed to record in the specific repair record book; lacked proper overall management by the chief maintenance supervisor regarding specific repairs; requested, solicited, incited, or assisted in violations; performed specific repairs on vehicle types other than those specified.

1. Issued a safety standards compliance certificate while the vehicle was in an illegally modified state. 2. Issued a safety standards compliance certificate without conducting part of the inspection, other than intentionally. 3. Errors in the designated maintenance record book.

The inspector certified the conformity certificate despite not conducting an inspection.

The inspector certified a vehicle as compliant with safety standards despite it being in a non-compliant condition.

There was a significant defect in specific maintenance work. Hokuriku-Shinetsu Transport Bureau, Automobile Technology Safety Division, Maintenance and Security Section, 025-285-9155 (extension 3624)

The organization was not in a system to comply with legal regulations. It issued a certificate of conformity for a vehicle in a non-compliant state due to reasons other than intentional misconduct. The vehicle that received the certificate had defects in inspection and maintenance.

Failure to establish a system to comply with legal regulations; failure to submit inspection personnel notification and change notifications; intentionally not conducting part of the inspection and issuing certificates of conformity; false entries in designated maintenance records; no entries in designated maintenance records; partial omissions and errors in designated maintenance records; failure to retain designated maintenance records for two years.

1. Not having a system in place to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued certificates of conformity for two vehicles while they were non-compliant with safety standards, due to reasons other than intentional misconduct. 3. Issued certificates of conformity for one vehicle without conducting part of the inspection, due to reasons other than intentional misconduct.

Falsification of designated maintenance records

1. There were serious defects in the specified maintenance work, which led to an accident. 2. The maintenance supervisor was unable to oversee the specified maintenance properly. 3. Errors were found in the records of the specified maintenance record book.

Issued a certificate of conformity for vehicle types outside the scope of their authorized operations.

The violations include failing to perform part of the inspection and maintenance before issuing the certificate of conformity, falsification of designated maintenance records, and issuing certificates of conformity for vehicle types outside the scope of their authorized operations. Contact: Kanto Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

1. Caused an accident due to a significant defect in specified maintenance work (1 vehicle) 2. Had a significant defect in specified maintenance work (1 vehicle) 3. Lack of proper overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance, etc.

Violations include failure to establish a compliance system, knowingly issuing certificates of conformity for vehicles not meeting safety standards, issuing certificates without completing inspections (for 5 vehicles) due to reasons other than intent, falsification of designated maintenance records, and partial omissions or errors in the records.

An inspector certified a vehicle as compliant despite it being non-compliant with safety standards.

Failure to submit notification of business location abolition.

1. Conducted illegal modifications. 2. Lacked a system to comply with legal regulations. Contact: Hokuriku Shinetsu Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Security Division, 025-285-9155 (extension 3624).

Performed unauthorized modifications.

1. Not having a system in place to comply with legal regulations. 2. Deliberately issuing certificates of conformity despite non-compliance with safety standards. 3. Issuing certificates of conformity without completing all inspections and maintenance. 4. Partial omissions and errors in the designated maintenance records.

An inspector certified a vehicle as compliant despite it being in a non-compliant state with safety standards.

The violations include non-compliance with safety standards related to specific repairs, failure to record details in the specific repair record book, partial omissions and errors in the record book, failure to provide a copy of the record book to users, improper or absent display of the fee schedule, and inadequate overall management of specific repairs by the chief maintenance supervisor. The contact is the Maintenance Division, Automotive Safety Department, Kanto Transport Bureau, phone 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The violations include falsification of inspection and issuance dates on the certificate of conformity, issuing certificates without conducting the necessary inspections (not due to intentional acts), falsification of the designated maintenance record book, partial omission or errors in the record book, issuance of certificates for vehicle types outside the designated scope, and failure to submit change notifications. The responsible department is the Maintenance Division of the Automobile Safety and Technical Department, Kanto Transport Bureau, contact number 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The violations include: lack of a compliance system with legal regulations; issuance of certificates of conformity for 21 vehicles despite non-compliance with safety standards not due to intentional acts; issuance of a certificate of conformity for 1 vehicle without conducting part of the inspection, not due to intentional acts; issuance of a certificate of conformity for 1 vehicle despite differences in vehicle identity; and partial omissions or errors in the designated maintenance records.

1. Issued a certificate of conformity in a state of illegal modification. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity to vehicles with differing identities. 3. Omitted or incorrectly recorded information in the designated maintenance record book. Contact: Kanto Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

Issued a certificate of conformity for vehicles with differing identities.

Failure to establish a system to comply with laws; issued a compliance certificate for a vehicle with differing identity; incomplete or incorrect entries in designated maintenance records; did not retain designated maintenance records for two years; issued a compliance certificate during a period when compulsory insurance was not in effect for some duration of the vehicle's validity period after certificate issuance.

Failure to maintain a specific maintenance record book; employees do not meet certification standards; failure to display a price list; failure to issue an approximate estimate; absence of a maintenance supervisor; inadequate overall management regarding specific maintenance by the maintenance supervisor; submission of false change notifications.

The certification was revoked for failing to conduct all inspections and maintenance, falsifying the designated maintenance record book, failing to record information in the record book, and not retaining the record book for two years. The revocation date is April 11, 2025. Contact: Kanto Transportation Bureau, Vehicle Safety Department, Maintenance Division, phone 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Intentionally not conducting part of the inspection and issuing a certificate of conformity. 3. Issuing a certificate of conformity for vehicles with differing identities. 4. Falsification in the designated maintenance record book.