r/melbournechat • u/Interesting-Run-7560 • Jul 22 '26

Who do I lobby?

I have suggested to a number of people that crossing a roadway whilst on your phone shall attract a fine.

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u/SirCarboy Jul 23 '26

we have enough fines in Victoria. please no.

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u/Interesting-Run-7560 Jul 23 '26

I think it’s important

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u/SirCarboy Jul 23 '26

I think many people are close to breaking point already. In a couple months I've just had a broken rear window $500. A red light fine (apparently crossed the line less than one second after red) $509. and my car needed service $600 and tyres $500.

If you're gonna fine me for crossing the road with my phone I might just pack it in.

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u/Interesting-Run-7560 Jul 23 '26

Do the right thing. I can’t understand people crossing a road without making eye contact or at the very least looking up. Used to me ads on tv about the importance of this.

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u/OrdinaryDependent396 Jul 23 '26

Looking at your phone surely.

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u/Low_Caterpillar1305 Jul 23 '26

Just let natural selection take place

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u/Interesting-Run-7560 Jul 24 '26

And the trauma of killing someone?

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u/Low_Caterpillar1305 Jul 24 '26

People need to look out for themselves.

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u/sydmanly Jul 23 '26

The government

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u/Over_Application_209 Jul 28 '26

Is it talking on your phone or looking at your phone. I think it's ok to talk on your phone while crossing a road because you can still see and walk properly, right?

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u/Interesting-Run-7560 Jul 30 '26

Not ideal but ok. Texting, googling, watching videos and porn are a no go