Metro expressway surcharge take effect before Tokyo Games Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: https://www.enable-javascript.com/ Workers print a "Tokyo 2020 only" sign on a dedicated lane on a road in near the Games venue in Tokyo on Sunday ahead of the introduction of priority lanes on Monday. | KYODO Jiji Jul 19, 2021 With the Tokyo Olympics opening this week, measures to ensure the smooth transportation of athletes and staff members during the Games came into full swing on Monday. The Metropolitan Police Department started operating dedicated and priority lanes for vehicles carrying such people on roads near competition venues. Drivers of ordinary vehicles will be fined if they violate the regulations.