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Using a smartphone while riding a bicycle is dangerous, says the Netherlands: the Dutch, whose legislators have already banned the use of phones while driving a motor vehicle, is extending that current law to bikes. Cyclists were initially excluded because of their lower speeds.
While research suggests the number of cyclists who need emergency care after an accident involving a mobile phone may not be particularly high, less serious accidents have become increasingly common, particularly among young people. One in five bike accidents involving people aged 12 to 25 last year involved a smartphone, according to one estimate.
While research suggests the number of cyclists who need emergency care after an accident involving a mobile phone may not be particularly high, less serious accidents have become increasingly common, particularly among young people. One in five bike accidents involving people aged 12 to 25 last year involved a smartphone, according to one estimate.