In the Japanese city of Yamato, pedestrians are banned from using smartphones. This behavior is considered dangerous.

Axar.az informs, now the Japanese can not look at the phone while walking on the street or even in the park. About 240,000 residents supported the initiative.

A warning about the ban on smartphones for pedestrians is announced through loudspeakers at the city station. It is unknown at this time what punishment will be imposed on those who violate the rules.

According to some Yamato residents, the ban may not have been necessary, but the problem could have been solved by simply advising people to be more careful.