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[quote=ZDNet Blogs"] New York state senator has announced his plan to introduce legislation that will ban the use of electronic devices such as iPods, BlackBerrys and cell phones while crossing streets in major cities.
State Sen. Carl Krueger, who represents New York's 27th district in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, claimed that the phenomenon of "iPod oblivion" has led to a number of fatal accidents on urban streets. While he did not cite any statistical studies that have indicated a rise in such incidents, he referred to the January death of a 23-year-old Brooklyn man who, tuned into his iPod headphones, walked into the path of a city bus.[/quote]
New York state senator has announced his plan to introduce legislation that will ban the use of electronic devices such as iPods, BlackBerrys and cell phones while crossing streets in major cities.
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State Sen. Carl Krueger, who represents New York's 27th district in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, claimed that the phenomenon of "iPod oblivion" has led to a number of fatal accidents on urban streets. While he did not cite any statistical studies that have indicated a rise in such incidents, he referred to the January death of a 23-year-old Brooklyn man who, tuned into his iPod headphones, walked into the path of a city bus.
Not only will music fans likely complain about an iPod ban, but in New York City, Wall Street's notorious BlackBerry addicts may be loathe to put away their business tools when walking about the streets. But Krueger stands fully behind his new bill. "Tuning in and tuning out can be a fatal combination on the streets of New York," he said.
Thats why the rule is stop, LOOK and listen. But that would mean deaf people cant cross the street in cities since they cant hear on coming traffic either.
This is a very good idea. It will stop a lot of accidents if people follow it. When I cross a road, I will always check both sides, and if I have my MP3 player on me, I always have one earphone out when walking or riding.
TjA wrote:
Thats why the rule is stop, LOOK and listen. But that would mean deaf people cant cross the street in cities since they cant hear on coming traffic either.
Well, when you loose one sense, your other senses become stronger. You are probably more safe if you are death actully..
uh wha?
i used to drive with my mp3 with my bike to school and back for like 3 years and not one accident
even though i couldn't hear one thing nothing hit me
I think if you had half a brain cell you'd notice a city bus even if you were listening to music.
This is load of rubbish.
How are they going to ban people listening to mp3 players while crossing the street? have a policemen stood along both sides of the path at ten metre intervals? or just say "Dont cross the street listening to music or you'll be in alot of trouble" and hope it catches on?
I think it's even more ridiculous that people have been stupid enough to cross the street with loud music blaring in their ears.
Well you're right, but I've been a habitual listener of music (Mp3, CD Player), sometimes both but then again sometimes with only one. As said you're eyes and staying aware of the area, i.e. looking around, should substitute for the lack of hearing.
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