Notes
penalty – a punishment you get for breaking a rule – 罰則
fine – money you must pay as a punishment – 罰金
speedometer – the tool in a car that shows how fast it is going – スピードメーター
probationary license – a special license for new drivers – 仮免許
infraction – the act of breaking a rule or law – 違反

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In France, many people know that driving too fast can lead to a fine. But did you know that driving too slowly can also be a problem? If a car goes too slowly, it can be dangerous for other drivers. Because of this, drivers can get a fine if they are too slow.

On French roads, there are rules about how fast you can drive. In cities, the top speed is usually 30 to 50 km/h. On bigger roads, the limit is 80 to 110 km/h, and on some highways, it can go up to 130 km/h. New drivers must follow lower speed limits, and rain or snow can also change the rules.

There is also one rule for driving too slowly: on the fast lane of a highway, you must drive at least 80 km/h. If you don’t, you may get a €35 fine—but you won’t lose points from your license.
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Notes
tuna – マグロ;
overfishing- 過剰漁獲
spawning – 産卵
regulation – 規制
sustainably-持続可能に
generation – 世代

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Kanji Nishi used to catch many big bluefin tuna near Iki Island. But now, there are almost none left. In 2005, fishermen there caught 358 tons of tuna. In 2014, they only caught 23 tons. Many young fishermen have quit. Experts say overfishing is the main reason. Most tuna are caught before they can grow up and have babies. This is hurting the population.

Japan made some fishing rules, but experts say they are not strong enough. The rules are based on old data, and many fish are still being caught in spawning areas. Some people and companies want to fish more sustainably, but the government has close ties with big fishing businesses. This makes it hard to change.

Some local fishermen started a self-ban in summer to protect the fish. But real change needs stronger government action. If nothing is done, future generations may never see bluefin tuna in the sea.
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(Please read All at sea: Lack of regulations hurting tuna stocks for details. Image from Japan Times.)