How to get cellphone users to see traffic signals

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So many people walk while looking down at their cellphones that a couple of German cities have started embedding traffic signals in the pavement at crosswalks.

German city puts traffic lights on the ground -- for you phone gazers (CNN)

 

[Borg]

30 years from now, they'll have brain implants stopping them.

 

[gleem]

Drivers often seem to take the opportunity at a stop light to text or check their phones sometimes missing the green signal and often slowing traffic. But I guess they can at least be honked at.

 

[JorisL]

The whole "smartphone accommodation" thing is getting out of control if you ask me.

There are so many people with their hands practically glued to the damn piece of plastic.
What's next, "slow lanes for texting while driving"? (Not gonna happen, I know)

 

[Vanadium 50]

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