07-19-2011, 08:27 AM
Securb Wrote:Philadelphia - Don't walk and text. Everyone knows the dangers of using their cell phone while driving, but as texting becomes more addictive, will governments have to include provisions for people who become too distracted while walking?
The city of Philadelphia has made it illegal to do so, and will be handing out $120 fines to pedestrians who text while they walk without looking ahead.
I support this. You are walking and texting in center city, only paying attention to your phone. You walk into the person in front of you. Next thing you know there is a shank in your belly.
This rule will save an incredible amount of tax dollars on unnecessary police, ambulance, prisons and court costs.

