'Smartphone Zombie' Law Bans Texting While Walking

Описание: Is this good policy, or government overreach? Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian, hosts of The Young Turks, discuss. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. Join TYT: https://goo.gl/v8E64M

"Crossing the street while texting, tweeting, or CandyCrush-ing could cost you, under a new law in Hawaii's largest city.
Honolulu's 'smartphone zombie' law, which goes into effect today, authorizes police to stop and fine pedestrians up to $35 for walking with their eyes glued to their phone screen, the New York Times reported.
The ban makes Honolulu the first major American city to pass legislation targeting "distracted walking" in a bid to increase road safety.
“This is really milestone legislation that sets the bar high for safety,” said Brandon Elefante, the City Council member behind the bill.”*
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