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People in Italy will be fined for crossing the road on their phone

Italy is set to fine pedestrians €75 or more for using phones or other electronic devices while c...

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06.35 25 Aug 2026


People in Italy will be fined for crossing the road on their phone


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06.35 25 Aug 2026


Italy is set to fine pedestrians €75 or more for using phones or other electronic devices while crossing roads, under an updated highway code expected by mid-October.  

The aim is to improve road safety, reducing accidents caused when distracted pedestrians leave drivers too little time to react.  

Senioru reporter with the Daily Mail who is currently in Italy, Nick Pisa joined Anton to discuss.


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