Yesterday, the city of Honolulu passed a law that will hopefully deter pedestrians from looking at smartphones and other electronic devices while crossing the street. Honolulu is now the first major U.S. city to ban texting or viewing a portable device while in a crosswalk. A new law to ban texting while crossing the street is needed because it will hopefully serve as a deterrent to reduce fatalities and injuries. Yet banning talking would be an additional step that could also help to reduce injuries and save lives. Keep your head and eyes up and focused on your surroundings when you cross the street.

Source: Forbes July 28, 2017 16:07 UTC