We all know how dangerous distracted driving could be, but what about distracted walking? Lawmakers in New York City want to make their streets a safer place to be, with a new bill that will levy fines on pedestrians that cross the street while texting.
A new bill proposing a fine for anyone caught texting while crossing the street in New York State has been introduced in the state legislature. Starting at $25 per ticket, repeat offenders could face a bill of up to $250 per fine.
The law would be simple enough, the bill States: “No pedestrian shall cross a roadway at any point while using any portable electronic device.”
The proposed bill does make exceptions for people using their phones to communicate with an emergency response operator, a hospital, doctor, fire department or police officer.
The bill must be approved by the transportation committee in both the Assembly and the Senate before it can come to a full vote.
Some say it’s not going to work, however drivers want the law passed.
