‘Pedestrian distraction’ has become a recognised safety issue as more and more people use their smartphones or hand held devices while walking on the pavement and crossing roads.

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Smartphone texting linked to compromised pedestrian safety - Deadline News
Smartphone texting has been linked to compromised pedestrian safety with higher rates of ‘near misses’, according to a new study in journal Injury Prevention. ‘Pedestrian distraction’ has become a recognised safety issue as more and more people use t