# Italy may fine pedestrians who cross roads while looking at their phones

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- The Guardian, 2026-08-24 11:36 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/24/distracted-italian-pedestrians-who-cross-road-while-on-phone-could-be-fined-under-new-code

> Italy’s draft highway code would fine pedestrians at least €75 for looking at phones or using other distracting devices while crossing roads. Hands-free calls and emergency phone use would remain allowed, as would earphones if both ears can hear adequately. The draft is expected to be approved by mid-October and also proposes tougher penalties for drivers using phones.