The city of Stamford in Connecticut offered to fine pedestrians who endanger themselves and others by printing SMS messages on the go. This is reported by the International Business Times.

The new law will affect all who will write messages or talk on the phone next to the major streets. A similar project has already been approved in Honolulu and will enter into force in October 2017: pedestrians who will not look around because of their smartphone will be fined $ 30.

Last year, the number of victims among pedestrians increased by 11% and is approximately 6 thousand. human. If the bill is adopted in Connecticut, there will be a likelihood of its spread throughout the United States of America.