For instance, questions regarding the amount of telephone use deemed confusing, and which exemptions may be permitted, does happen.
Also, such a law may need” a lot of manpower” to maintain, with several pedestrians now accustomed to walking while using their phones.
WHAT ACTIONS CAN SINGAPORE USE?
Putting aside the law, attempts to stop distracted running have been explored in the past.
In 2017, LED pieces were installed on roads at four commuter bridges along Orchard Road, Victoria Street, St Andrew’s Road and Bencoolen Road.
These colored light pieces, synchronised with the traffic signs, were aimed at helping pedestrians, especially those looking at their phones, cross the road safely. This action did not yield substantial findings, nevertheless, and concluded once the test period was over.