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HONOLULU BANS TEXTING AND WALKING

African American female checking her mobile phone

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Honolulu police will now fine pedestrians up to $99 for being pre-occupied in crosswalks.

The Governors Highway Safety Association reported an 11% increase in pedestrian deaths in 2016. The report blames smart phones as one possible reason.

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