CSV
Road Classifications in Japan - CSV
Roads in Japan are classified from various perspectives, including legal distinctions under the Road Act, technical standards under the Road Structure Ordinance, functional roles, and access restrictions. Major classifications include administrative distinctions such as National Expressways, National Highways, Prefectural Roads, and Municipal Roads, as well as structural classifications from Type 1 to Type 4.
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code,slug,name,description,category
road-act-1,national-expressways,National Expressways,"Roads designated for high-speed motor vehicle traffic, forming a nationwide automotive transportation network.",Classification by Road Act
road-act-2,national-highways,National Highways,"National roads other than National Expressways, designated by Cabinet Order.",Classification by Road Act
road-act-3,prefectural-roads,Prefectural Roads,"Roads forming regional trunk road networks, certified by prefectural governors.",Classification by Road Act
road-act-4,municipal-roads,Municipal Roads,"Roads within municipal areas, certified by mayors of municipalities.",Classification by Road Act
structure-type-1,type-1-road,Type 1 Road,National expressways and exclusive motor vehicle roads in rural areas.,Classification by Road Structure Ordinance
structure-type-2,type-2-road,Type 2 Road,National expressways and exclusive motor vehicle roads in urban areas.,Classification by Road Structure Ordinance
structure-type-3,type-3-road,Type 3 Road,Other roads (general roads) in rural areas.,Classification by Road Structure Ordinance
structure-type-4,type-4-road,Type 4 Road,Other roads (general roads) in urban areas.,Classification by Road Structure Ordinance
access-1,exclusive-motor-vehicle-road,Exclusive Motor Vehicle Road,Roads restricted to motor vehicles with controlled access.,Classification by Access Restriction
access-2,general-road,General Road,Collective term for roads other than exclusive motor vehicle roads.,Classification by Access Restriction