LA Lawmaker Proposes Cellphone Ban for Pedestrians
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Louisiana Lawmaker Proposes Cellphone Ban for Pedestrians in Crosswalks
A Louisiana lawmaker, Republican Representative Michael Bayham, has introduced a bill to prohibit the use of cellphones while crossing streets in crosswalks. The bill, House Bill three zero nine, aims to reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries, with one hundred forty-seven fatalities and one thousand two hundred thirty-four injuries reported in twenty twenty-three. Initially proposed as a crime, the bill was amended to a twenty-five dollar civil fine. The proposal sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting it for safety reasons and others expressing concerns about personal rights and enforcement. The bill was deferred by the House Transportation Committee, but the issue of pedestrian safety and cellphone use remains a topic of debate.
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