The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department conducted disaster preparedness drills simulating a major earthquake at 97 intersections, involving police officers giving hand signals and other measures. The drills took place on the morning of September 1.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will conduct a disaster preparedness drill simulating a major earthquake on September 1.

On the day of the exercise, in addition to conducting hand-signal training by police officers (at 97 locations) based on the assumption that traffic lights will be out, the exercise will include prohibiting traffic from Ring Road No. 7 heading toward the city center (at 21 locations) and conducting training to secure emergency vehicle-only lanes and emergency traffic routes where only emergency vehicles are permitted (at 68 locations).

Although hand signal training varies by intersection, it generally lasts about 30 minutes between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., while traffic restrictions and the designation of dedicated lanes are uniformly implemented for about 10 minutes starting at 10:00 a.m.

Each location has published its own list, and they note that traffic congestion is expected on surrounding roads while the restrictions are in effect.

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