Walking while texting could soon send you to jail

Lawmakers are hoping to ban people from walking while they were distracted, including while texting The bill, which would bring the rules for walking along into line with drivers and force pedestrians to make sure that they are concentrating on the path in front of them, would fine people who engage in "distracted walking. People could even face jail time if they are using their phone while also walking along outside under a new bill proposed by a state assemblywoman in New Jersey