The Era of 'Blue Tickets' for Bicycles Has Arrived — Why Recording Riding Footage is Now Essential. [AKEEYO] AKY-730 Pro Exceeds 1,104% Achievement Rate and 5.5 Million Yen on Makuake in One Week

AKEEYO has launched a Makuake crowdfunding project for its 4K ride recorder for bicycles and motorcycles, the "AKY-730 Pro." In just one week since its launch, it achieved a total support of 5.5 million yen and an achievement rate of 1,104%, generating an unprecedented response in its category. Support is still being accepted.

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April 1, 2026 — The 'Blue Ticket' System for Bicycles Has Been Introduced

From April 1, 2026, the "Traffic Violation Notification System (Blue Ticket)" will also apply to bicycles.

Until now, violators only had two options: "police warning" or "prosecution and transition to criminal proceedings." From now on, violators will be subject to fines. Alblog

Violations such as ignoring traffic lights or failing to stop temporarily by bicycle riders aged 16 and over will be subject to fines.

In other words, the era of "it's okay because it's a bicycle" is over.

In the event of trouble or an accident, recorded riding footage becomes the only objective evidence to protect oneself. Just as dashcams have become standard equipment in cars, the importance of recording riding footage for bicycles and motorcycles is rapidly increasing.

1,104% Achievement Rate — The Market Demanded True Performance

The AKY-730 Pro exceeded 5.5 million yen and an achievement rate of 1,104% in just one week since its Makuake launch. This figure proves that Japanese riders and cyclists are strongly seeking a recording device that is "truly usable."