Ontario quickly turns down Toronto's request to ban pedestrian texting on road

[mentalfloss]

Another good move by the Wynne government.

They're on a roll lately.


Ontario quickly turns down Toronto's request to ban pedestrian texting on road

Ontario is turning down Toronto city council's request to ban texting and walking while crossing the street, instead dishing out a bit of common sense advice.

Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca says pedestrians should keep their heads up while on the road and always be aware of their surroundings.

But, he says, the Liberal government has no plans to change the Highway Traffic Act, as Toronto requested.

On Thursday night, as council debated the city's first ever road safety plan, Coun. Frances Nunziata moved a motion to ask the province of Ontario to amend the Highway Traffic Act to make it illegal to use your phone or other mobile device while crossing the street.

The motion passed 26-15.

City council asked the Ministry of Transportation to consider an amendment that would prohibit "pedestrians from actively using a handheld wireless communication device or handheld electronic entertainment device while on any travelled portion of a roadway."

Ontario quickly turns down Toronto's request to ban pedestrian texting on roads - Toronto - CBC News

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Another good move by the Wynne government.

They're on a roll lately.


Ontario quickly turns down Toronto's request to ban pedestrian texting on road

Ontario is turning down Toronto city council's request to ban texting and walking while crossing the street, instead dishing out a bit of common sense advice.

Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca says pedestrians should keep their heads up while on the road and always be aware of their surroundings.

But, he says, the Liberal government has no plans to change the Highway Traffic Act, as Toronto requested.

On Thursday night, as council debated the city's first ever road safety plan, Coun. Frances Nunziata moved a motion to ask the province of Ontario to amend the Highway Traffic Act to make it illegal to use your phone or other mobile device while crossing the street.

The motion passed 26-15.

City council asked the Ministry of Transportation to consider an amendment that would prohibit "pedestrians from actively using a handheld wireless communication device or handheld electronic entertainment device while on any travelled portion of a roadway."

Ontario quickly turns down Toronto's request to ban pedestrian texting on roads - Toronto - CBC News

I would have to agree. As would Darwin.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

The problem with the city council motion is that would include a phone in the pocket being used as a music player. I am surprised Wynn did not recognize it as a revenue stream. Maybe she did but realized it would be mostly cities who got it. Most people don't text while walking across the 401.

I personally think they should just change the highway traffic act for it not to be an offence to run over somebody who is jaywalking, texting, crossing against a light, or riding a bicycle in a dangerous manner. I think if they did that they would find that most people would not text or jaywalk.

 

[Walter]

The Dyke-bitch got one right.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

The Dyke-bitch got one right.

I must say, your obsession over whom Wynne sleeps with is a refreshing change from your fascination with Obama's genitalia.

 

[TenPenny]

I must say, your obsession over whom Wynne sleeps with is a refreshing change from your fascination with Obama's genitalia.

Yeah, it's funny how the drooling old men like Walter are concerned about the size of a woman's thighs, or who she sleeps with, or the size of a man's genitals. Sure shows an unhealthy obsession.

 

[Locutus]

I must say, your obsession over whom Wynne sleeps with is a refreshing change from your fascination with Obama's genitalia.

mooch's BBC is fair game since he is married barry.