A private member's bill to be put forward by Ontario Liberal MPP Yvan Baker aims to curb distracted walking in the province. It cracks down on people who are texting or not paying attention while crossing the street. "Experts tell us that if you are distracted while you're crossing the street, looking down at your phone, then you're at risk of hurting yourself and maybe hurting somebody else, as well." Liberal MPP Yvan Baker is set to unveil the 'Phones Down, Heads Up Act' as a private member's bill on Monday. If the bill passes, it will serve as an addition to the Highway Traffic Act, he added.

Source: CBC News October 28, 2017 18:45 UTC