Road Transport Vehicle Act Enforcement Actions in Japan

On 2026-09-16, the Kanto Transport Bureau issued a removal order for a motor vehicle inspection examiner to 東洋モータース株式会社 (Toyo Motors Co., Ltd.; corporate number 7090001013688). The order is based on allegations that the examiner certified inspection certificates despite not performing the inspection (including partial non-performance) and despite the vehicle being in a state not conforming to safety standards.

Kanto Transport Bureau ordered Toyo Motors Co., Ltd. to be suspended from issuing certificates related to compliance with safety standards ("保安基準適合証等の交付停止"). The suspension period is from 19 September 2026 to 6 January 2027 (110 days). The stated grounds include false entries in an inspector’s certification, failure to conduct part of inspections leading to issuance of compliance certificates, issuance of compliance certificates in a state not meeting safety standards, failure to conduct part of inspection and maintenance, and false or incomplete/incorrect entries in the designated maintenance record book. The legal basis cited is Road Transport Vehicle Act Article 94-5(1) and Article 94-6(1).

The China Transport Bureau ordered 株式会社ピットイン鯉城商事 to be suspended from issuing vehicle inspection conformity certificates and related documents under the Road Transport Vehicle Act. The suspension period is from 1 October 2026 to 4 November 2026 (35 days). The stated issues include: (1) not having a system to comply with legal provisions; (2) issuing conformity certificates in a state of nonconformity with safety standards other than intentionally; (3) issuing conformity certificates for vehicles with differences in identity; (4) failing to carry out part of inspections other than intentionally and issuing conformity certificates; and (5) omissions in most entries in the designated maintenance record book.

The Kyushu Transport Bureau ordered a suspension of the issuance of certificates of compliance with safety standards (保安基準適合証等の交付停止) for Maruei Jidosha Service Factory (マルエイ自動車サービス工場), operated by 株式会社マルエイ自動車 (corporate number 4350001008284). The stated basis is Article 94-5, Paragraph 1 of the Road Transport Vehicle Act (道路運送車両法). The order period is from 16 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 (15 days).

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation: The Kanto Transport Bureau ordered a suspension of issuance of certificates of compliance with safety standards (保安基準適合証等の交付停止) for 20 days, from 19 September 2026 to 8 October 2026, based on Article 94-5, Paragraph 1 of the Road Transport Vehicles Act (道路運送車両法). The stated reason is that there were defects in inspection/maintenance or inspection regarding vehicles for which such certificates are issued.

On 2026-08-31, the Tohoku Transport Bureau issued a dismissal order for a motor vehicle inspection officer to 有限会社斎藤輪業商会 (Corporate No. 1380002005900). The stated violation is that the inspection officer certified a certificate of conformity despite not conducting the inspection.

The Tohoku Transport Bureau (東北運輸局) revoked the certification for 有限会社斎藤輪業商会 (corporate number: 1380002005900) under the Road Transport Vehicle Act (道路運送車両法), Article 94-5. The stated violation is “paper vehicle inspections” (ペーパー車検). Date of action: 2026-08-31.

On 2026-08-31, the Tohoku Transport Bureau (東北運輸局) revoked the designation of 有限会社斎藤輪業商会 (corporate number: 1380002005900). The stated grounds include: failure to establish a compliance system; conducting “paper vehicle inspections”; not performing part of inspection/maintenance and issuing conformity certificates; issuing conformity certificates without performing part of inspections intentionally and also not intentionally; false entries in the designated maintenance record book; issuing conformity certificates for vehicle types outside the scope of business; and failure to complete inspector training.

On 2026-08-31, the Tohoku Transport Bureau (東北運輸局) revoked the certification of 合同会社ガレージ商事 (Garage Shōji LLC) under the Road Transport Vehicle Act (道路運送車両法). The stated violations include: (1) not retaining specified maintenance records for two years, other than intentionally; (2) not providing an approximate estimate; and (3) requesting, ordering, instigating, or aiding/assisting a violation.

Kakinuma Co., Ltd. (株式会社カキヌマ) was subject to a suspension of issuance of vehicle inspection-related certificates by the Kanto Transport Bureau (関東運輸局) for 155 days, from 1 September 2026 to 2 February 2027, under the Road Transport Vehicle Act (道路運送車両法). The stated grounds include: (1) not maintaining sound business management; (2) issuing certificates in a state of non-compliance with safety standards other than by intent; and (3) omissions and errors in part of the designated maintenance record book (指定整備記録簿).

On 2026-08-18, the Tohoku Transport Bureau cancelled the certification of car repair business operator Yukiyoshi Miyazawa under the Road Transport Vehicle Act (Article 81(2)). The operator did not notify the bureau within 30 days after discontinuing the “automobile specified maintenance business.”

On 2026-08-18, the Tohoku Transport Bureau cancelled the certification of Yamagami Shokai Co., Ltd. (有限会社神山商会). The company did not notify the bureau within 30 days after discontinuing its “automobile specified maintenance business.” (Legal basis: Road Transport Vehicle Act, Article 81(2).)

On 2026-08-18, the Tohoku Transport Bureau cancelled the certification of Shinkichi Shishido. The stated issue is that although the “automobile specified maintenance business” was discontinued, the notice of discontinuation was not filed within 30 days.

On 2026-08-18, the Tohoku Transport Bureau revoked the authorization of HIR0’ S GARAGE (operator: Hiroyuki Takahashi) under the Road Transport Vehicle Act, Article 81(2), for failing to notify within 30 days after discontinuing the Automobile Specified Maintenance Business.

On 2026-08-18, the Tohoku Transport Bureau cancelled the certification for car repair business operator Tadahiro Miyazaki. The operator did not notify the authority within 30 days after discontinuing the “automobile specified maintenance business.”

Matsukawa Unso Co., Ltd. had its authorization cancelled by the Tohoku Transport Bureau. The company did not notify the bureau within 30 days after discontinuing its “automobile specified maintenance business.”

On 2026-08-18, the Tohoku Transport Bureau cancelled the certification of 有限会社佐藤自動車. The company did not notify the bureau within 30 days after discontinuing its “automobile specified maintenance business.”

The Chubu Transport Bureau ordered Toyota United Shizuoka Co., Ltd. to suspend the issuance of certificates of compliance with safety standards (保安基準適合証等の交付停止) for 25 days, from August 19, 2026 to September 12, 2026. The stated issues include not having a system to comply with legal requirements, and issuing compliance certificates without completing all required inspections and maintenance for one vehicle each.

On 2026-08-07, the Shikoku Transport Bureau issued a dismissal order for a motor vehicle inspection officer to 有限会社ナルディ. The basis cited is Article 94-5, Paragraph 4 of the Road Transport Vehicle Act. The reported issue is that the company issued a certificate of conformity for two vehicles in an improperly modified condition.

NARUDI Co., Ltd. (有限会社ナルディ) was subject to a business suspension by the Shikoku Transport Bureau (四国運輸局) for 20 days, from August 12, 2026 to August 31, 2026, for violations under the Road Transport Vehicle Act (道路運送車両法), including: (1) not displaying required signage for public visibility; (2) not recording specified maintenance records in the maintenance record book other than by intent; and (3) performing vehicle inspection procedures for two vehicles in an improperly modified condition.

The Chubu Transport Bureau ordered Trancom MTS Co., Ltd. (Iwakura? / Ichinomiya Sales Office) to suspend the issuance of certificates of compliance with safety standards for vehicles for 15 days, from August 8, 2026 to August 22, 2026. The stated grounds are: (1) the company did not have a system to comply with legal provisions; and (2) despite differences in vehicle identity, it issued compliance certificates for two vehicles.

Shikoku Transport Bureau ordered 有限会社ナルディ to be suspended from issuing vehicle inspection/maintenance compliance certificates (保安基準適合証等の交付停止) under the Road Transport Vehicle Act (道路運送車両法). The suspension period is from 12 August 2026 to 15 October 2026 (65 days). The stated issues include: lack of a system to comply with legal requirements; issuing compliance certificates for two vehicles in an unauthorized/altered condition; conducting vehicle inspection procedures for two vehicles in an unauthorized/altered condition; errors in entries in the designated maintenance record book; and failure to display signage so that the public can easily see it.

The Hokuriku-Shinetsu Transport Bureau ordered a suspension of the issuance of certificates of compliance with safety standards (保安基準適合証等の交付停止) against Shiya Fujimori (藤森史哉) for 40 days, from July 31, 2026 to September 8, 2026. The stated grounds include: (1) lack of a system to comply with legal provisions; (2) no separation between inspection work and maintenance work; (3) issuance of a certificate of compliance with safety standards in an improper modification state; and (4) issuance of such a certificate for a vehicle whose identity differed.

On 31 July 2026, the Hokuriku-Shinetsu Transport Bureau issued a dismissal order for a motor vehicle inspection officer to 藤森史哉 (business location: 種自動車工業所, Toyama Prefecture, Takaoka City). The stated basis is Road Transport Vehicle Act Article 94-5(4) and Article 94-10. The violation summary states that the inspection officer issued a certificate of compliance with safety standards despite (1) the vehicle being in an unauthorized modified condition, and (2) the vehicle being different in identity.

The Kanto Transport Bureau (関東運輸局) issued an authorization cancellation (認証取消) against 株式会社山元商会 (corporate number: 6040002011894) on 31 July 2026 under the Road Transport Vehicle Act (道路運送車両法). The stated violations include: (1) false entries in specified maintenance record books; (2) failure to attend the maintenance supervisor training; (3) aiding/assisting in the violation; and (4) conducting “paper vehicle inspections” (ペーパー車検).

On 2026-07-31, the Kanto Transport Bureau (関東運輸局) issued a “designation cancellation” (指定取消) against 株式会社山元商会. The stated violations under the Road Transport Vehicle Act (道路運送車両法) include: (1) intentionally issuing inspection certificates for vehicles in a state not meeting safety standards; (2) conducting “paper inspections” (ペーパー車検); (3) issuing inspection certificates for automobiles whose identity differed; (4) making false entries in the designated maintenance record book (指定整備記録簿); and (5) making false statements.

On 2026-07-31, the Kanto Transport Bureau issued a dismissal order for a motor vehicle inspection officer to 株式会社山元商会 (corporate number 6040002012011894). The order cites violations under Road Transport Vehicle Act Article 94-5(4) and Article 94-5(5), including certifying inspection certificates despite not conducting inspections, certifying certificates for vehicles with identity differences, and certifying certificates despite the vehicle being in a state not meeting safety standards.

UD Trucks Co., Ltd. (UDトラックス株式会社) was ordered to suspend its business operations for 20 days by the Kinki Transport Bureau (近畿運輸局). The basis cited is Article 90 of the Road Transport Vehicle Act (道路運送車両法). The stated violation is that there were serious defects in specified maintenance work, which is described as having caused an accident.

Kinki Transport Bureau ordered the cancellation of the designation for 株式会社弘盛モータース under the Road Transport Vehicle Act. The stated grounds include: (1) issuing a certificate of conformity for a vehicle in a state not meeting safety standards other than intentionally; (2) intentionally failing to carry out part of an inspection and issuing a certificate of conformity; and (3) making false entries in the designated maintenance record book. Designation cancellation date: 3 August 2026. Contact: Kinki Transport Bureau, Automobile Technology and Safety Department, Maintenance Division (06-6949-6453).

Kinki Transport Bureau issued a dismissal order for a motor vehicle inspection officer to 株式会社弘盛モータース under the Road Transport Vehicle Act (道路運送車両法). The order relates to the officer certifying inspection certificates despite (1) the vehicle being in a condition not meeting safety standards and (2) the officer certifying despite not performing the inspection (including partial non-performance).

Kanto Transport Bureau ordered 株式会社オートアールズ to be suspended from issuing certificates related to compliance with safety standards (保安基準適合証等の交付停止) for 20 days, from 5 August 2026 to 24 August 2026. The stated grounds include (1) failure to separate inspection work and maintenance work, and (2) false entries in the designated maintenance record book (指定整備記録簿).

On 2026-07-22, the Kyushu Transport Bureau ordered 株式会社 オートプロニーズ ちくご to suspend the issuance of certificates related to compliance with safety standards (保安基準適合証等の交付停止) for 15 days, from 2026-08-01 to 2026-08-15. The stated basis is that certificates were issued for automobiles whose identity differed.

Action: Dismissal order for a motor vehicle inspection officer. Authority: Kyushu Transport Bureau (九州運輸局). Legal basis: Article 94-10 of the Road Transport Vehicle Act (道路運送車両法). Alleged/recorded issue (as stated): The inspection officer certified an inspection certificate (適合証) for a motor vehicle whose identity differed. Date shown in the record: 2026-07-22 (処分等年月日).

Ogawa Automobile Industry Co., Ltd. (Company No. 3290001040534) was ordered by the Kyushu Transport Bureau to have its issuance of certificates of compliance with safety standards suspended. The stated reasons are: (1) a certificate of compliance was issued while the vehicle was in an improper modification condition; and (2) despite the fact that, for part of the period from the certificate’s issuance date until the expiration date of the vehicle inspection validity period updated by that certificate, compulsory automobile liability insurance (自賠責保険) would be in an unjoined status, the certificate was issued.

The Tohoku Transport Bureau ordered Asahi Jidousha Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha to be suspended from issuing vehicle inspection conformity certificates and related documents under the Road Transport Vehicles Act. The stated violations include: (1) not having a system to comply with legal provisions; (2) omissions and errors in part of the designated maintenance record book; and (3) issuing a conformity certificate despite a period in which compulsory automobile liability insurance (ji-baiseki) was not in force during part of the time from the certificate issuance date until the expiration date of the vehicle inspection validity period updated by that certificate. The suspension period is from 30 July 2026 to 23 August 2026 (25 days).

On July 15, 2026, the Hokuriku-Shinetsu Transport Bureau cancelled the certification of 有限会社S・A・S (corporate number 6100002011731) under Article 81, Paragraph 2 of the Road Transport Vehicle Act.

Kanto Transport Bureau ordered 株式会社ホンダニュー埼玉 (Honda New Saitama Co., Ltd.) to suspend the issuance of certificates related to compliance with safety standards for 45 days, from 14 July 2026 to 27 August 2026.

Ibaraki Daihatsu Sales Co., Ltd. (法人番号4050001006194) was ordered to suspend its business for 20 days by the Kanto Transport Bureau. The order is dated July 1, 2026, with the suspension period from July 10, 2026 to July 29, 2026. The stated basis is Road Transport Vehicle Act Article 91(1), Article 91(2), Article 91(3), Article 91-3, and Article 91-3.

The Kanto Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Chubu Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. from July 3 to August 1, 2026, due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including improper issuance of certificates and record-keeping errors.

Yamaguchi Internal Combustion Engine Industry Co., Ltd. had its safety certification suspension from May 30 to June 13, 2026, due to violations including issuing certificates with improper modifications and incomplete maintenance records, as determined by the Kyushu Transport Bureau.

The Kyushu Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Car Center Nobeoka Co., Ltd. from May 29 to June 22, 2026, due to violations including incomplete inspections and issuing certificates to vehicles with differing identities.

The Kyushu Transportation Bureau has ordered the dismissal of vehicle inspectors at Car Center Nobeoka Co., Ltd. due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including certifying vehicles without conducting proper inspections and certifying vehicles with mismatched identification.

Daisei Maintenance Co., Ltd. was ordered to cease operations from May 1 to May 25, 2026, by the Chubu Transport Bureau for conducting illegal vehicle modifications and providing false statements during an inspection.

The Chubu Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Daisē Seibi Corporation from May 1 to May 20, 2026, due to violations including non-compliance with legal regulations, issuing certificates after illegal modifications, and issuing certificates in non-compliance with safety standards.

The Chubu Transport Bureau ordered a 10-day suspension of operations for Minato Truck Transport Co., Ltd.'s maintenance workshop in Shizuoka, due to significant defects in specific maintenance work on one vehicle and inadequate management by the maintenance supervisor, violating Articles 90 and 91-3 of the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau has ordered a business suspension for Nets Toyota Chubu Corporation from April 25 to May 4, 2026, due to significant defects in specific maintenance work and inadequate management by the maintenance supervisor.

The Chubu Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Nets Toyota Chubu Co., Ltd. from April 25 to May 9, 2026, due to violations including inadequate compliance systems, improper issuance of certificates in non-conformance cases, and defects in inspected vehicles.

The Chubu Transport Bureau has ordered a 10-day business suspension for Chubu Material Co., Ltd., due to violations related to vehicle maintenance record-keeping and management under the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The Kanto Transport Bureau has ordered a 60-day suspension of business activities for Ibaraki Daihatsu Sales Co., Ltd., Hitachi branch, due to violations including non-compliance with safety standards in specific vehicle maintenance, significant defects in maintenance work, false records, illegal vehicle inspections after unauthorized modifications, and inadequate management of designated maintenance personnel.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau revoked the vehicle certification license of Ibaraki Daihatsu Sales Co., Ltd. Hitachi Branch on April 17, 2026, due to violations including failure to separate inspection and maintenance tasks, issuing certificates with inspection or modification flaws, false records, and other non-compliance with the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau has ordered the dismissal of a vehicle inspector at Ibaraki Daihatsu Sales Co., Ltd. for violations including certifying vehicles without proper inspection, certifying vehicles with illegal modifications, certifying vehicles that do not meet safety standards, and certifying different vehicles as the same. The dismissal was effective from April 17, 2026.

The company, 株式会社高畑モータース, had its vehicle operation license revoked by the China Transport Bureau on April 3, 2026, due to violations including non-compliance with legal regulations, conducting paper inspections, issuing certificates under non-conforming conditions, record-keeping errors, and failure to retain maintenance records for two years.

The Chugoku Transport Bureau ordered the dismissal of a vehicle inspector at Takahata Motors on April 3, 2026, due to violations including certifying compliance without inspection and certifying non-compliance with safety standards.

The company, 株式会社高畑モータース, had its vehicle certification revoked by the China Transport Bureau on April 3, 2026, due to violations including failure to submit change reports, disqualification issues, and fraudulent issuance of compliance certificates.

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 Chubu Transport Bureau cancelled the vehicle maintenance certification for Tanaka Masaki (Little Garage) under the Road Transport Vehicle Act. The stated grounds include: (1) false entries in specified maintenance record books; (2) inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance; and (3) vehicle inspection procedures conducted via “paper inspections” for 409 vehicles. Cancellation date: March 27, 2026 (Reiwa 8, March 27). Contact: Vehicle Technology and Safety Department, Maintenance Division, Chubu Transport Bureau (052-952-8042).

On 27 March 2026 (cancellation date: 27 March 2026), the Chubu Transport Bureau (中部運輸局) cancelled the designation of vehicle inspection/maintenance-related authorization for Tanaka Masaki (田中 正樹) for the following reasons: (1) the operator did not have a system to comply with legal requirements; (2) false entries were made in the inspector’s certificates for 2,137 vehicles; (3) vehicle inspection/maintenance and inspections were not all carried out, yet certificates of conformity were issued; (4) inspections were not all carried out, yet certificates of conformity were issued for 1,728 vehicles; and (5) false entries were made in the designated maintenance record book.

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

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 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.

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.

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. 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)

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)

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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

The Chugoku Transport Bureau ordered the dismissal of a vehicle inspector at Sanyo Yanase Co., Ltd. for certifying compliance without conducting inspections, under the Road Transport Vehicle Law, Article 94-5, Paragraph 4, effective December 12, 2025.

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

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

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

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. 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.