- Italy's Ministry of Transport has proposed draft highway code reforms that could fine pedestrians over €75 (£65) for crossing streets while using devices such as mobile phones or tablets.
- The fines will apply regardless of whether pedestrians cross at designated walkways, though those using hands-free devices or earphones will be exempt.
- The proposed regulations aim to reduce serious traffic accidents involving distracted walkers, with the final draft expected by mid-October.
- Similar measures have been implemented elsewhere, including Honolulu, which introduced fines of up to $99 (£73) for texting while crossing streets in 2017.
- In the UK, the City of London Corporation previously installed cameras at Ludgate Circus in 2018 to study the behaviour of distracted pedestrians.
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