Woman charged for driving suitcase without a license in Osaka [Video]

Charge is the first of its kind in Japan.

It is often said that when visiting another country it’s important to get acquainted with the laws of the land to avoid serious trouble. Although it’s good advice, it can be really hard to know all the legal ins and outs of another country, especially one with traffic laws as subtle and minute as Japan’s. Unfortunately, this resulted in some legal troubles for one woman who took her suitcase out for a spin.

The incident occurred on 31 March when the woman, a Chinese national studying in Japan, was caught riding her suitcase on the sidewalk in Fukushima Ward, Osaka City. Her suitcase was equipped with wheels and an electric motor, allowing her to reach speeds of up to 13 kilometers per hour (8 miles per hour).

▼ Seems like it’d be really heavy if it conked out on you though.

The woman is denying the charges and told police: …