In Kanagawa Prefecture, the second traffic mobile unit of the police has come under scrutiny for improper traffic enforcement practices. This situation affects a total of 2716 violations, which span across the entire country, with notifications being sent to the involved drivers about the corrections being made such as the annulment of violation points, refunds for fines paid, and changes in their license classifications. The police department has established a dedicated hotline to handle inquiries, which is accepting calls around the clock, even on holidays.

As reported by the Kanagawa Prefectural Police and the National Police Agency, approximately 345.75 million yen in fines are set to be refunded, excluding those not yet paid. Among the violations flagged for correction, there are 1065 cases where points had accumulated and license classifications changed, affecting drivers from Hokkaido to Okinawa across 36 prefectures. The breakdown indicates that 712 violations will transition from general drivers to good drivers, while 353 will switch from violation drivers to general drivers, with four cases of license cancellations and 96 suspensions being amended as well.

The implications of these changes may extend to insurance premiums, as some drivers could see adjustments related to their license classifications. In response to potential fraudulent schemes, where individuals pose as police officers claiming refunds, the Kanagawa police have issued warnings and provided information on how to authenticate communications from them. They are also deploying about 290 personnel as part of a corrective project, where the majority will reach out directly to affected drivers to explain the situation and issue apologies.