Pedestrians have enjoyed the right-of-way for too long, the city of Philadelphia has decided. Now, the city is fining those who text while walking without paying attention to the road ahead.
Philly's decision to fine texting pedestrians stems from a broader city program called "Give Respect, Get Respect," which is mainly aimed at bicyclists who ride on sidewalks, run red lights and cruise down the wrong side of the street. But the city has also decided that pedestrians aren't giving enough respect of their own. Police had been handing out mostly warnings since the program began in May, but now they're cracking down with fines of up to $120 per citation
Philly's decision to fine texting pedestrians stems from a broader city program called "Give Respect, Get Respect," which is mainly aimed at bicyclists who ride on sidewalks, run red lights and cruise down the wrong side of the street. But the city has also decided that pedestrians aren't giving enough respect of their own. Police had been handing out mostly warnings since the program began in May, but now they're cracking down with fines of up to $120 per citation
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