Friends don’t let friends lob PokéBalls and drive.
Latest Melbourne traffic warning from @VicRoads #PokemonGO #DontDrive&Pokemon pic.twitter.com/F7NcffnQvl
— Mike Hauser (@Hauser_Mike) July 26, 2016
@mmmhotbreakfast #PuntRoad pic.twitter.com/Ztbf5vGsCr
— Xavier Yu (@docxy75) July 26, 2016
“Don’t drive and Pokemon. Thank you from VicRoads.” pic.twitter.com/HTFFFUsvNX
— Andrew Harris (@and_harris) July 26, 2016
Don’t drive and #pokemon – thanks @VicRoads #PokemonGO #safetyfirst pic.twitter.com/b57EWH9mnX
— Rachel Kemp (@RachieMouse) July 26, 2016
VicRoads spokesperson Robyn Seymour stated that the popularity of the game had caught authorities by surprise, and now warning signs like this were a curious necessity.
“To be honest, I never thought driving and a game would be something we would be putting messages up about. But Pokemon Go has really caught the community’s attention.”
“It’s a safety issue and we just want to keep Victorian drivers and walkers and cyclists safe.”“Taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds more than doubles your crash risk. That means no Pokemon Go when you’re driving. It’s also illegal.”
VicRoads were at pains to reiterate that people caught playing Pokémon while driving face being docked of four demerit points, along with being whacked with a fine of $466.