段差解消「乗り上げブロック」は違法 船橋市のX投稿に戸惑いも

A recent post on X (formerly Twitter) by the city of Funabashi has caused confusion regarding the legality of "noriyage blocks," commonly used to smooth out height differences in sidewalks. The city clarified that these blocks, when placed on public roads without permission, are illegal. This is because they can obstruct pedestrian traffic and pose a tripping hazard, especially for the elderly and those with disabilities. While intended to improve accessibility, unauthorized installations violate road traffic laws.

This clarification is important for public safety and ensuring accessibility is implemented legally and safely on public thoroughfares.