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There's a new pedestrian penalty in the game, a ban on looking at phones at crosswalks.
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There's a new pedestrian penalty in the game, a ban on looking at phones at crosswalks.

An article reports that Italy is considering new traffic laws which would impose fines of 75 euros on pedestrians who look at their mobile phones while crossing roads. The proposed changes, currently under review by the Ministry of Transport, aim to reduce dangerous situations where pedestrians fail to monitor their surroundings due to phone use. While the rules are not yet enacted, they could apply to both designated pedestrian crossings and general road crossings. The proposal does not fully ban the use of earphones during walking, allowing them if the user can still hear and observe their environment. The final version of the law is expected by mid-October after consultations with interested organizations. The article notes that these measures are part of broader efforts to improve road safety by addressing pedestrian behavior.

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There's a new pedestrian penalty in the game, a ban on looking at phones at crosswalks.

An article reports that Italy is considering new traffic laws which would impose fines of 75 euros on pedestrians who look at their mobile phones while crossing roads. The proposed changes, currently under review by the Ministry of Transport, aim to reduce dangerous situations where pedestrians fail to monitor their surroundings due to phone use. While the rules are not yet enacted, they could apply to both designated pedestrian crossings and general road crossings. The proposal does not fully ban the use of earphones during walking, allowing them if the user can still hear and observe their environment. The final version of the law is expected by mid-October after consultations with interested organizations. The article notes that these measures are part of broader efforts to improve road safety by addressing pedestrian behavior.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the proposed legislation neutrally, citing official sources such as the Italian Ministry of Transport and referencing ongoing consultation processes. It provides balanced information about the potential impact of the law without overtly favoring either side of the debate. The ph

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