The sidewalk was split into two lanes one labeled No cell phones, while the other reads Cell phones.

Walk in this lane at your own risk.

No wonder, few people in Chongqing are taking the sidewalk seriously.

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Many cell phone users engrossed in messaging or tweeting didnt even notice the signs.

Mobile phone addiction is rampant in China, as it is worldwide.

Photo credit: Associated Press

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Photo credit: Meixin.Co

viaThe GuardianandThe Telegraph

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