# 道路運送車両法 / Road Transport Vehicle Act — 第四条 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4)

- Law: 道路運送車両法 (Road Transport Vehicle Act), 昭和二十六年法律第百八十五号
- English title "Road Transport Vehicle Act": Ministry of Justice translation database, which lists the title
- Kind: Act — the distinction between 法律 (Act), 政令 (Cabinet Order), 省令 (Ministerial Order) and 条例 (local ordinance) decides who may issue it and what it may say.
- Provision: 第四条 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4)（第二条の規定による改正に伴う経過措置） — address `suppl-3441-68/art-4`
- Text in force since: 2026-04-01
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### 第四条（第二条の規定による改正に伴う経過措置） — Transitional Measures Accompanying the Amendment by the Provisions of Article 2
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<sup>suppl-3441-68/art-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4</sup>

**第一項**  第二条の規定の施行前に同条の規定による改正前の道路運送車両法（以下「旧法」という。）及びこれに基づく命令の規定によつてした処分、手続その他の行為は、同条の規定による改正後の道路運送車両法（以下「新法」という。）及びこれに基づく命令の相当規定によつてした処分、手続その他の行為とみなす。
<sup>suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-1</sup>
Dispositions, procedures and other acts carried out before the provisions of Article 2 come into effect under the provisions of the Road Transport Vehicle Act prior to the amendment under the provisions of that Article (hereinafter referred to as the "Former Act") and orders based thereon are deemed to be dispositions, procedures and other acts carried out under the corresponding provisions of the Road Transport Vehicle Act after the amendment under the provisions of that Article (hereinafter referred to as the "New Act") and orders based thereon.
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**第二項**  第二条の規定の施行前に旧法の規定により交付された検認票、新規登録用謄本、自動車検査証、臨時検査合格標章、検査標章及び自動車予備検査証は、それぞれ新法の規定により交付された検認票、まつ消登録証明書、自動車検査証、臨時検査合格標章、検査標章及び自動車予備検査証とみなす。
<sup>suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-2</sup>
The verification slip, certified copy for new registration, motor vehicle inspection certificate, extraordinary inspection pass mark, inspection mark and motor vehicle preliminary inspection certificate issued under the provisions of the Former Act before the provisions of Article 2 come into effect are deemed to be, respectively, the verification slip, certificate of cancellation of registration, motor vehicle inspection certificate, extraordinary inspection pass mark, inspection mark and motor vehicle preliminary inspection certificate issued under the provisions of the New Act.
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**第三項**  第二条の規定の施行前に自動車登録原簿にした登録（他の法令の規定によつてしたものを含む。）は、自動車登録ファイルにした登録とみなす。
<sup>suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-3</sup>
A registration made in the motor vehicle registration ledger before the provisions of Article 2 come into effect (including one made under the provisions of other laws and regulations) is deemed to be a registration made in the motor vehicle registration file.
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**第四項**  運輸大臣は、政令で定める日までは、政令で定めるところにより、自動車登録原簿を設け、これに自動車の登録をすることができる。
<sup>suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-4</sup>
The Minister of Transport may, until the date specified by Cabinet Order, establish a motor vehicle registration ledger as provided by Cabinet Order and register motor vehicles in it.
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**第五項**  国土交通大臣は、当分の間、他の法令の規定により自動車登録ファイルに登録すべき事項について、政令で定めるところにより、自動車登録原簿を設け、これに登録することができる。
<sup>suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-5</sup>
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism may, for the time being, as provided by Cabinet Order, establish a motor vehicle registration ledger for particulars that are to be registered in the motor vehicle registration file under the provisions of other laws and regulations, and register those particulars in it.
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**第六項**  前二項の規定により自動車登録原簿にした登録は、新法及び他の法令の規定の適用については、自動車登録ファイルにした登録とみなす。
<sup>suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-6</sup>
A registration made in the motor vehicle registration ledger pursuant to the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs is deemed, for the application of the New Act and the provisions of other laws and regulations, to be a registration made in the motor vehicle registration file.
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**第七項**  国土交通大臣は、政令で定めるところにより、旧法並びに第四項及び第五項の規定により設けた自動車登録原簿に登録された事項を自動車登録ファイルに移し替えることができる。
<sup>suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-7 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-7 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-7</sup>
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism may, as provided by Cabinet Order, transfer the particulars registered in the motor vehicle registration ledger established pursuant to the provisions of the Former Act and paragraphs (4) and (5) to the motor vehicle registration file.
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**第八項**  運輸大臣は、政令で定める日までは、政令で定めるところにより、自動車検査記録簿を備え、これに新法第七十二条に規定する事項を記録することができる。
<sup>suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-8 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-8 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-8</sup>
The Minister of Transport may, until the date specified by Cabinet Order, as provided by Cabinet Order, keep a motor vehicle inspection record book and record in it the particulars prescribed in Article 72 of the New Act.
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**第九項**  前各項に定めるもののほか第二条の規定の施行に関して必要となる経過措置並びに第四項、第五項及び前二項の規定の施行に伴い必要と認められる権限の委任その他の措置は、政令で定めることができる。
<sup>suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-9 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-9 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-9</sup>
In addition to what is provided for in the preceding paragraphs, Cabinet Order may specify the transitional measures necessary in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of Article 2, and the delegation of authority and other measures found necessary in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (5) and the preceding two paragraphs.
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## Cites
- suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-6: 前二項 → 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第四項 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4, paragraph (4)), suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-4
- suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-6: 前二項 → 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第五項 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4, paragraph (5)), suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-5
- suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-7: 第四項 → 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第四項 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4, paragraph (4)), suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-4
- suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-7: 第五項 → 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第五項 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4, paragraph (5)), suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-5
- suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-9: 前各項 → 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第一項 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4, paragraph (1)), suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-1
- suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-9: 前各項 → 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第二項 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4, paragraph (2)), suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-2
- suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-9: 前各項 → 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第三項 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4, paragraph (3)), suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-3
- suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-9: 前各項 → 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第四項 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4, paragraph (4)), suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-4
- suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-9: 前各項 → 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第五項 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4, paragraph (5)), suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-5
- suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-9: 前各項 → 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第六項 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4, paragraph (6)), suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-6 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-6
- suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-9: 前各項 → 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第七項 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4, paragraph (7)), suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-7 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-7 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-7
- suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-9: 前各項 → 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第八項 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4, paragraph (8)), suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-8 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-8 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-8

## Cited by

4 provisions cite this one. No official source publishes this direction.

- 道路運送車両法 附則第一条第一項（施行期日） — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-1/par-1
- 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第六項（第二条の規定による改正に伴う経過措置） — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-6
- 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第七項（第二条の規定による改正に伴う経過措置） — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-7 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-7
- 道路運送車両法 附則第四条第九項（第二条の規定による改正に伴う経過措置） — https://japanlaw.org/ja/road-transport-vehicle-act/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-9 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/suppl-3441-68/art-4/par-9

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## Sources

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