N.Y State Senator Carl Kruger wants to establish a $100 fine on anyone using mp3 players, mobile phones or blackberries while crossing the road. After two of his colleagues were killed while using mp3's, and crossing the road, he has decided to create this law. In both cases, it is said that people yelled "watch out!" while the oncoming cars were coming, but the cries were not heard. Kruger has said that forcing people to pay fines for using these objects could make them realize the potential danger in their so-called "serene" products.
I don't find myself agreeing with this law at all. On so many levels, it doesn't seem to make sense. First off, how would a law like this be enforced? New York is an exceptionally busy city, with hundreds of thousands of people crossing streets every day. Will a sort of street monitor wait and watch for people to ticket? The enforcement of this law is a major question. On top of this, with the major packs that people move in across streets, how are people who are using iPod's the only ones who get hit? The motive for establishing this law is in check, but it seems idealistic and unrealistic. However, Kruger is known for his harsh crackdowns on crime, so I can't count anything out.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6343353.stm
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