Vilnius, October 3
Lithuania’s phone-addicted pedestrians will have to do without mobile devices when they cross streets under a new regulation approved on Wednesday as the Baltic country seeks to curb traffic deaths.
“Pedestrians must not use mobile devices before stepping onto the street or walking across it,” Transport Minister Rokas Masiulis told a cabinet meeting. Starting next month, crossing the street while talking on or checking a phone could cost a fine of up to 40 euros ($46).
Honolulu introduced a similar law last year, though the state capital of Hawaii only banned viewing a mobile device during crossings, not talking on the phone.
Last year, 68 pedestrians were killed by cars or motorcycles in Lithuania, a eurozone member of 2.8 million people. — AFP
Checking mishaps
- Move is aimed at discouraging mobile use while moving on roads
- It will invite a penalty of $46 (Rs 3,390)
- Honolulu had introduced a similar law in 2017
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