While local authorities from different parts of the globe are advising Pokemon Go players to be aware of their surroundings at all times, Belgium’s police forces are taking the battle to new grounds.
According to Levif, pedestrians who will be caught wandering into the streets with their eyes glued to their smartphone displays will be fined with €55 ($61).
The fine is based on article 7.2 of the Highway Code, which states that pedestrians must not disturb or cause any danger to themselves or other traffic participants and will likely not affect those who text or surf the web while walking on the sidewalk.
The action comes after numerous accidents related to the immensely popular app all over the globe, including two in neighboring France. The “gotta catch ’em all” frenzy has seen several motorists charged with careless driving in the US, with even a teenager hospitalized after going on a hunt for the little cartoons in the middle of the road.
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