New York may ban texting and walking due to safety concerns

New York lawmakers want to make it illegal to text and walk.

Lawmakers say pedestrian deaths are at an all-time high in the state, and they want people to look away from their phones while crossing the street.

It could also keep people from walking into poles or falling into fountains.

Fines could run up to $250.

FOX 32 reported on this story from Chicago.