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Italy Proposes Fines for Pedestrians Using Phones While Crossing Roads

Italian lawmakers are considering legislation that would fine pedestrians who cross the street while looking at their mobile phones. The measure aims to reduce accidents and improve road safety.

27 Aug, 13:25 — 27 Aug, 13:25
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France 24High4h ago

Italy to fine careless pedestrians crossing road while looking at phones

In Italy, the government has drafted an update to its traffic code to fine pedestrians caught staring at their screens while crossing the road. The measure, set to be approved by mid-October, comes after several court rulings that have held careless pedestrians responsible for accidents.

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First report: 24ur · 27 Aug, 05:03Full coverage: 5 · 11hWindow: 11h
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24ur27 Aug, 05:03First to report

Globa za pešce s telefonom v roki?

3h later
hvg27 Aug, 08:19

Szigoríthatnak az olaszok: bírságolnák a gyalogosokat, akik az úttestre lépve is mobiloznak

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20-minuten27 Aug, 12:03

Mit dem Handy über die Strasse laufen könnte nun teuer werden

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France 2427 Aug, 13:25

Italy to fine careless pedestrians crossing road while looking at phones

3h later
le-figaro27 Aug, 16:30Latest update

En Italie, les piétons pourraient bientôt être sanctionnés s’ils traversent la route en regardant leur téléphone

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