You Can Be Fined HOW MUCH in Philly for Walking and Texting?
We’ve all almost been bowled over (or worse) by a pedestrian who was too busy sending out a text message to notice their surroundings.
In Philadelphia, such inconsiderate behavior is now punishable by a ticket and a $120 fine.
It’s part of the city’s “Give Respect, Get Respect” program, which targets pedestrians paying too much attention to their smartphones, bicyclists who ride on the sidewalk a