Pokemon Go: This Game is Alarming!
Dubai: The obsession over Pokémon Go led a young motorist to stop his car in the middle of Jumeirah Road to catch a virtual Pokémon character, an eyewitness told Gulf News.
"I was in complete shock. He put himself and other road users in a lot of danger for a silly game. I think it’s time for some rules and regulations regarding this game because it seems to be getting out of control.”
Abdul Rahman said there have been incidents, according to stories shared with his friends, where people are even knocking on other people’s homes asking for a minute to chase a Pokémon inside. “It’s causing nuisance. If someone knocks on my door, I will call the police.
Dubai Police have warned users about the dangers of distracted walking on the road.
Pedestrians have been cautioned by Dubai Police not to use their smartphones while crossing the road in any way as this can contribute to run-over accidents.
Habits like checking smartphones and texting lead to distracted walking, and can result in severe injuries and even death.
“We always warn people to give up the practice of using their phone while driving and while crossing the road,” a Dubai Traffic Police official said.
Police have regularly warned about how using the phone while crossing is a danger to themselves and other road users.
-With inputs from Omar Subhi Omar, Intern with Gulf News
Source: http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/society/motorist-leaves-car-to-chase-pokemon-on-dubai-road-1.1863810
