On Air: Fukuoka City Information/2016.02.27(Sat)/09:00～

When handing a motorbike or a light motor vehicle over to a friend for them to own and use, or when scrapping them or when one is stolen, it is necessary to submit a notification form by April 1st. Otherwise, the person listed as the owner is responsible for paying the entire amount of taxation due on such vehicles. Unlike full-weight cars, taxes are not accrued on a monthly basis.

Depending on the type of car it is, the place of inquiry and notification differs. For motorbikes 125cc or less, and small special-purpose vehicles, please contact the Tax Imposition Section of your local ward office. For light motor vehicles and for motorbikes in excess of 125cc but not over 250cc, you should contact the Fukuoka Office of the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association. You can reach them by phone at 092-641-0431. For motorcycles in excess of 250cc, please contact the Fukuoka Transport Branch Office. You can reach them by phone at 050-5540-2078.

Please keep in mind, it is also necessary to inform the authorities when moving homes. In such cases you should contact the local authorities of the area to which you are moving and complete any necessary paperwork as soon as possible.

Next, Fukuoka city would like to remind you about norovirus. It is important to take precaution in the dry weather we are having so as not to contract a norovirus.

If you come into contact with regurgitated or fecal matter from someone infected with norovirus, there can be anywhere from a million to as many as billions of norovirus particulate on the area equivalent of one q-tip. When disposing of bodily waste, be sure to ventilate the area, wear disposable plastic gloves, and wear a surgical mask. If any bodily waste remains after being wiped up, once it dries it may become airborne and infect those who inhale it. Alcohol is relatively ineffective in disinfecting norovirus. Instead, please use a diluted chlorine bleach formula.

For further information, please contact the Hygiene Section of your local ward office.