Pedestrians in eastern China face US$7 fine for checking mobile phones while crossing the road


People’s Congress of Jiaxing also warns ‘frolicking’ on zebra crossings will not be tolerated. — SCMP

Pedestrians who use their mobile phones while crossing the road in eastern China could face a fine of up to 50 yuan (RM29 or US$7), according to Chinese state media.

The People’s Congress of Jiaxing in Zhejiang province, the city’s legislature, banned people from browsing on handheld electronic devices such mobile phones or “frolicking” [playing] on zebra crossings, Xinhua reported on Oct 6.

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