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A Dutch city has a solution to prevent run-ins
If you walk on the street looking at the smartphone is likely to have already been in the situation of almost being run over, an unfortunate outcome that the Dutch city of Bodegraven wants to prevent using the solution you can see above.The solution is simple and has the name of + Lichtlijn. Simply apply LED lights before the start of the treadmill so the pedestrian knows if it is safe to cross or not, because the lights change color according to the traffic light. So even if the pawn is looking down at the smartphone screen, you'll be able to see if you need to pay attention.

"Social networking, games, WhatsApp and music are great distractions in traffic. While we can not stop this trend, we can anticipate the problems, "said a member of the city's local government, Kees Oskam.DutchNews notes that the integration of these LED lights has led to criticism from the Dutch Traffic Safety Association, which is seeing the move as an incentive to use the smartphone.

Miguel Dias