Smartphone Slow Walking Lane Established In China

[engine]

Apart from the impracticalities of having these roll out around the World, i'd vote for it. I'm pretty much fed up with dozy people expecting me to jump out of their way as their gaze is fixed onto their smartphone. </rant>

lol

In Chongqing, China, with a degree of seriousness that has yet to be determined, the city authorities have designated a 100ft “cellphone lane” for people who use their phones while walking. “First mobile phone sidewalks in China,” declares a notice next to it.Smartphone Slow Walking Lane Established In China [theguardian.com]

[lawman]

I almost hit a pedestrian who crossed against the light while being engrossed in his phone conversation. He never noticed how close he came to being a spot on the pavement.