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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

New Traffic Device Leaves Hong Kong Pedestrians Red in the Face

In this image taken from video by the FDNY, pedestrians hurry away from the scene of a shooting in Times Square, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in New York. (FDNY via AP)

Pedestrians crossing the road in Hong Kong may now find themselves bathed in a red glow after authorities installed a device reminding the public to obey traffic lights.

Too often, Hong Kongers walk into traffic because they are distracted by their smartphones, Alex Au, chief engineer of the city's transport department, said Thursday.

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