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Pokemon players busted while driving
South of the border, police in the USA have cautioned players that trespassers could get arrested or worse, especially if they cross paths with an armed property owner.
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We’re sure this would involve some talks with HBO and the like, but given that Pokemon Go has already brought $11.8 billion to the market value of Nintendo, we’re sure they could be convinced.
NSW Assistant Police Commissioner John Hartley has called on families to try to help stamp out playing Pokemon on the go.
“If this isn’t done, police are there to ensure that it is done…in the hope we can prevent them being involved in a serious-injury or fatal crash”.
Pokemon GO is an augmented reality game where players search real world places to find the fictional creatures on their phones. Players must also agree to fine print saying they can not enter private property without permission.
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The incident is the latest in which police have expressed concerns about distracted players putting themselves and others in harm’s way. An illegally parked auto whose driver had exited to catch a Pokemon was struck from behind, according to reports from Texas A&M University police, and another vehicle struck a tree while its driver was playing the game while driving, Auburn New York police said. Police in Darwin have asked players not to waltz into their station which is a Pokestop in the game.
An unpopular drawback has been discovered in a new game that has captured the attention of millions.
In Utah, a teen was slapped with a trespassing ticket that he worries could cost him up to $200 after he and a couple of friends went on an early morning Pokemon chase at an abandoned grain silo.
Privacy: In order to play the game, users must allow the app to access other applications, such as maps and camera.
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Although he says the DS version might be safer, Dolsen says the Pokemon GO app is worth the risk.