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The police warns of risks arising from misuse of Pokémon Go (27/07/2016)

Go Pokémon is fun, entertaining and is going around the world.

Moreover, whenever it is done in a prudent and moderate does not have to cause any problems.

So, when you go down the street to hunt Pikachu it is necessary to be aware of the risk involved when a mobile is used as it travels on public roads without regard to the environment.

On the indiscriminate use of this game, the Councillor for Traffic and Safety, Lola Sanchez, recalls that "the fun has to be compatible with prudence because in this way will not cause problems assure us that for ourselves or for others".

Therefore, he stressed that "we must not lose sight of some basic rules whose fulfillment will allow us to enjoy leisure without unnecessary risks, especially minors".

In this regard, the local police has issued some recommendations to Go Pokémon does not cause conflicts for users or for outsiders.

7 tips to gain all without danger to anyone

- Download the game from official digital stores and found that the version of the manufacturer.

- Pedestrians: You're playing in the real world, not only fix your gaze on your screen.

You have to pay attention to what happens around: pedestrian crossings, traffic lights, cars, street furniture.

Do not access private property and respects the rules of public open spaces or buildings.

- Remember: it is absolutely forbidden to drive or catch Pokémon while you ride.

- To play it is essential to keep the GPS enabled mobile.

As in other geolocation apps, this can be used by criminals to know when you are away from your home or where you are at that time.

- Your children will also be great coaches Pokémon.

Warn them of these guidelines, teach safe use of various applications and games and sets standards.

- Avoid addictions (theirs and yours)

Care place

It also reminds fans that the rush to catch a Pokémon may increase the risk of an accident and increases up to 40% probability of being a victim of a fall or accident.

It also recommends caution about the places accessed while playing as may be incurred in two situations:

1st Related to private property, where it is recalled that should not access a private area without permission from the owner.

2nd What places takes the game to get a new game, as some people can take advantage of the application to attack or surprise minors.

Joined the movement, there may be drivers "hooked" Pokemon Go while driving, thus reducing the concentration should pay to the road.

In this regard, recalls that the local police is a serious offense to drive manually using mobile devices.

Violations of pedestrians and drivers

Some offenses and penalties relating to this type of behavior are:

- For pedestrians:

- Transitar a pedestrian on the road, there practicable pedestrian zone (80 €)

- Log on private property without authorization (housebreaking) is a crime

For drivers:

- Driving manually using mobile or other device incompatible with compulsory permanent attention to driving means punishment and loss of points

- Driving without diligence, caution and no distraction necessary to avoid harm oneself or others involved fine

- Circular with the vehicle on the sidewalk or pedestrian area is also a violation

- Art.380 of the Penal Code states and Driving recklessly endanger the integrity of individuals

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia

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