New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Punish People for Texting While Walking
A New Jersey Assemblywoman wants to ban texting while walking.
The legislation by New Jersey Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt would also bar pedestrians on public roads from using electronic communication devices unless they are hands-free. Violators would face fines of up to $50, 15 days imprisonment or both, which is the same penalty as jaywalking.