Texting and Walking could cost you a heavy fine or time in Jail in New jersey if this bill passes

Should you be arrested for walking down the street texting?

A New Jersey lawmaker wants to make it illegal, with a fine of $50 and/or 15 days in jail, similar to a jaywalking fine.

Clearly texting and Facebooking while crossing the street is a growing problem--pedestrian deaths are up 4% over the last 10 years--so something has got to change, right?

Now yes, the life of a pedestrian has changed dramatically in the last 10 years, and people rarely look up from their phones when they’re out and about.

And the people behind the wheel, even with texting and driving illegal in 46 states, many are still looking down at their phones while driving.

So this is a real problem. But would a law change things?