Honolulu Targets Cell Phone Zombies By Banning Texting When Crossing Streets

You see them everywhere: people walking with their eyes glued to their mobile phone screens on busy streets. But walking and texting can be dangerous — and cities in the United States and Europe have begun to do something about it.

Honolulu has passed a law, which will take effect Wednesday, that allows the police to fine pedestrians up to $35 for viewing their electronic devices while crossing streets in the city and surrounding county. Honolulu is thought to be the first major city to enact such a ban.

MDarringer - 10/24/2017 8:17:31 AM

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I despise it when people are always on their phones to the point of doing the walking zombie thing. Stupid people deserve to get run over.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 10/24/2017 2:02:49 PM

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Every big city should pass this law.