Sunday, February 25, 2007

NY Legislation Tries to Ban iPods in Crosswalks




New York State Sen. Carl Kruger has proposed a law to fine pedestrians $100 for using mp3 players, Game Boys, cell phones and other electronic devices in crosswalks, suggesting that the use of these devises in the streets poses a threat to public safety. (See: http://media.www.dailyfreepress.com/media/storage/paper87/news/2007/02/13/News/Ny.Legislation.May.Mute.Ipods.In.Crosswalks-2716172.shtml)

It is arguable that the use of electronic devises could interfere with a pedestrian's awareness of his or her surroundings, especially because so many have been hit by cars in NY while listening to music. However, i don't think that it is possible for legislation to regulate the common sense of looking both ways before crossing the street. In a city as busy as New York, anything that deters a pedestrian from paying attention to traffic is hazardous to their safety. In my opinion, people just need to be careful, and if necessary only listen to your iPod in one ear.
If this law did pass, i foresee many opposing music-lovers making a fuss about it.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

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