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Top Haredi Rabbis Condemn Mobile Phone Use While Driving
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First reported by JDN · 11 hours ago
What happened
Leading Haredi rabbis have issued a strong ruling against dangerous driving and mobile phone use while driving, declaring it a religious and civil obligation to prioritize safety and report offenders.
- 01Haredi rabbis declared road safety a religious and civil obligation.
- 02Mobile phone use while driving is condemned as endangering lives.
- 03Drivers must be warned against dangerous driving.
- 04Reporting dangerous drivers is mandated, even family members.
- 05Action against persistent offenders includes license revocation.
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