April 9, 2007

New Delhi drivers first to “butt-out”

Driving in New Delhi is dangerous enough without addition distractions. According to a recent article on ABC News, the city’s high court implemented a series of measures to improve driving habits. Cell phone use and smoking were both banned in an effort to minimize road chaos in the city of 14 million people.

New Delhi is the first city to implement a ban on smoking while driving. The article also cautions of penalties if you get caught. The $32 fine is a sizable amount in that country, and five offenses results in the driver’s license being revoked.

The new safety measures are in effect as of April 9th.

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