Italy is introducing new rules to penalize pedestrians who cross roads while looking at their phones. Under the proposed enforcement, people caught violating the guidelines can be fined starting in autumn, with penalties reported as up to about €75 (around £64) and potentially higher depending on circumstances.
The reports agree the measure targets distracted pedestrian behavior at crossings rather than drivers. While the outlets describe the policy as a new set of guidelines, they do not provide extensive details on how officials will identify violations or whether the fines differ by location, severity, or prior offenses. The reporting emphasizes the timing—implementation in autumn—and the focus on phone use as the key trigger for enforcement.
