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March 19, 2008
iPod users urged to take care
People who regularly use their iPods and mp3 players while commuting into work in London have been warned to take care on the capital's roads.
A road safety expert in the city has stated that the large number of workers who listen to music on such devices while crossing roads are contributing to rising traffic accident figures.
Statistics from the City of London state that both the number of serious and minor injuries caused by road accidents increased between 2005 and 2006.
Matthew Collins, a road safety team leader, said: "Commuters pouring out of the stations, some still half asleep, must remember to check for traffic."
He added: "Many are listening to mp3 players or chatting on their phones unaware of approaching traffic."
Comments on the safety of using iPods have come after the Royal National Institute of Deaf People also urged mp3 player users to listen to songs at a sensible volume.
A spokesperson said that listening to music loudly on such devices could lead to conditions including tinnitus.
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Posted by ipodworld at March 19, 2008 09:31 AM
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