"Drivers drive while playing mobile games", this post on the Facebook page of Singapore's road network has caused heated discussions among netizens.
A driver in Singapore drives a white sedan in the Tampines area at night, and the traffic moves slowly at night, but instead of holding the steering wheel with both hands, the driver holds his mobile phone horizontally, concentrating on playing the game, even without regard for the safety of others. The female passenger in the passenger seat was also staring intently at the phone screen, oblivious to the traffic around her.
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This irresponsible behavior has aroused the anger of netizens. They ridiculed drivers for putting mobile games ahead of other people's lives, believing that this behavior was extremely dangerous.
Many netizens demanded that the authorities punish the driver harshly, even revoke his driver's license as a warning to other drivers.
The driver, who used his mobile phone while driving, will be fined 12 points and fined S$400.
In 2015, Singapore passed the Highway Traffic Amendment, which explicitly prohibits drivers from using their mobile phones or tablets to play games, watch movies, send and receive emails, etc. while driving. However, with the popularity of smartphones, some people not only like to talk on the phone while driving, but even surf the Internet or watch videos at the same time, which increases the risk of traffic accidents.
In order to maintain traffic safety, the authorities have imposed severe penalties on violators, including fines and possible imprisonment, with first-time offenders being sentenced to up to six months in prison, or fines of up to S$1,000, or both, and repeat offenders being sentenced to up to 12 months in prison, or fines of up to S$2,000, or both.
This regulation ensures that drivers are not distracted while driving, reducing the occurrence of accidents.
Not only drivers, but pedestrians too. In 2019, Singapore also introduced new regulations, all of which mentioned that pedestrians are advised not to use mobile phones when crossing the road.
Although there is no fine involved, it is also a reminder that playing with your mobile phone while crossing the street is also dangerous!
In fact, pedestrians and drivers have the same responsibility. Using a mobile phone while crossing the street makes pedestrians less sensitive to their surroundings and increases the likelihood of accidents.
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