Spring signals road tax season Published April 1, 2015 By Airman 1st Class David C. Danford 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japanese road tax season has come again and Status of Forces Agreement members have the opportunity to pay the fees on base, for a limited time only. Road tax can be paid at building 327, the Yujo Community Center, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. April 21 to 24 for regular vehicles and April 21 and 22 for mini-cars and motorcycles. "U.S. Forces are required to comply with Japanese laws mandating payment of annual motor vehicle road tax," said Tech. Sgt. Janno Adelan, 374th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of pass and registration. "The government of Japan uses road tax fees to assist in maintaining and building their street transportation infrastructure which is needed, especially with the population density here in Tokyo." Vehicle owners who do not have a 2015 road tax decal after May 31, 2015, will be subject to a citation, which may result in the loss of driving or registration privileges. The road tax fees are given directly to the GOJ, and must be paid in yen. SOFA members are encouraged to bring exact change to streamline the process as debit and credit cards are not accepted. Regular vehicle road tax fees are as follows: - 400 and 500 series plates; 7,500 Yen - 300 and 800 series plates, 4.5 liter engines and below; 19,000 Yen - 300 and 800 series plates, 4.5 liter engines and above; 22,000 Yen - 100Y and 100E series plates; 32,000 Yen Mini-cars and motorcycle road tax fees are as follows: - Mini-cars 40A, 50A, 480A and 580A; 3,000 Yen - Motorcycles, 125cc engines and above; 1,000 Yen - Motorcycles, 125cc engines and below; 500 Yen SOFA status members must bring the following support documents to pay their road tax: - Japanese Inspection Certificate (JN Title) - Liability Insurance Policy - Japanese Compulsory Insurance (JCI) - Military Registration (374 AW Form 12) - Military ID card For more information contact the Pass and Registration office at 225-8932 or 225-8914.