The National Police Agency said Thursday it will retract a penalty for drivers aged 75 or older who fail to display a sticker indicating to other road users that they are elderly, agency officials said.
The agency also decided to study whether to change the design of the “momiji” (autumn leaf) mark, as it has been criticized by some as resembling a dead leaf.
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