Japan city bans phone use while walking
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A JAPANESE city yesterday imposed Japan鈥檚 first ban on a habit seen around the world 鈥 pedestrians glued to their phone screens while walking, sometimes dangerously oblivious to their surroundings.
Visitors arriving at the railway station in Yamato City were greeted with banners announcing the new ban, which applies to all foot journeys around the neighborhood鈥檚 public roads, squares and parks.
鈥淯sing smartphones while walking is banned. Please operate your smartphones after you stop walking,鈥 a recorded female voice cautioned travelers.
There is no punishment for those unable to tear themselves away from their screens in the street but the suburb of 240,000 wants to use the ordinance to highlight the dangers of scrolling while strolling. The unusual move appeared to have broad support from citizens both young and old, with very few people on the streets of Yamato spotted breaching the new rule.
鈥淚 often see people using mobiles while walking. They are not paying attention to things around them. Elderly people may not be able to dodge them,鈥 said 64-year-old Kenzo Mori.
鈥淯sing a mobile phone is addictive ... People seem to feel they cannot stop looking at their mobile and they have to feel connected with friends all the time,鈥 he said.
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