US state to fine people for ‘dangerous’ texting while walking

The US state of Pennsylvania is reportedly set to fine people $120 (€83.42) for texting while walking.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2011 - 20:15

The US state of Pennsylvania is reportedly set to fine people $120 (€83.42) for texting while walking.

The move is believed to be part of the Give Respect-Get Respect campaign in Philadelphia which is aiming to clamp down on "distracted drivers, cyclists and pedestrians".

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