KOLKATA: Police on Friday began a drive against pedestrians speaking on the phone while crossing roads, levying spot fines at intersections of Esplanade, Park Street, Park Circus, Jadavpur and Behala Chowrasta. Those who jumped over barriers or chose to walk on the road instead of pavements were also fined.
All traffic guards have been asked to launch sensitization drives in this regard across the city to protect pedestrians, the road user group, which are most prone to fall victims to accidents.
