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Jaycalling, er...jaypodding

By mwelch February 7, 07 12:58 PM

Source: Engadget

ipodstreet.jpgNew York State Senator Carl Kruger is reportedly set to introduce legislation that would ban the use of MP3 players, cellphones, and any other electronic device while crossing the street in New York City or other "big cities" in the state. The proposed ban comes on the heels of two recent pedestrian deaths, one of which involved a person listening to an iPod.

Engadget asks "if police can't enforce jaywalking laws in NYC, how could they possibly enforce this?" I run with my iPod, and I'm very paranoid when I cross streets. So it's good to raise awareness. But, banning them? What's next? Running with scissors?

Photo originally uploaded by fernando via Flickr

http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/07/bill-banning-ipods-and-cellphones-on-new-york-city-streets-comin/

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