March 29,2016
Ridgewood Nj , Democratic Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt, has proposed the bill, that would fine pedestrians who have their eyes glued to their smartphones instead of the sidewalk, according to NJ.com.
Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt, D, introduced the legislation this month that would slap a $50 fine and possible jail time on pedestrians who text while crossing the street
32 pedestrians in New Jersey have been killed so far in 2016, according to NJ.com. Around 10% of pedestrian injuries are due to distracted walking, a recent study found.
The Village of Ridgewood has seen it share of pedestrians accidents in the last 10 years and the state of New Jersey already has a ban on distracted driving. Critics debate weather theses times of laws do any more than ad ticket revenue to local municipalities.
