{"id":1546,"date":"2012-05-15T11:54:53","date_gmt":"2012-05-15T11:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?1546"},"modified":"2012-05-15T11:54:53","modified_gmt":"2012-05-15T11:54:53","slug":"new-jersey-town-bans-text-walking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/new-jersey-town-bans-text-walking\/","title":{"rendered":"New Jersey town bans text-walking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is there anything more annoying than someone coming to a stop on the pavement so they can write or read a text message?<\/p>\n<p>It really infuriates me and eventually a person is going to get hurt by the practice.<\/p>\n<p>This is why I'm delighted to see a town in New Jersey is taking steps to deal with this problem, as it has introduced a fine for reckless walking.<\/p>\n<p>So far Fort Lee officials have penalised 117 people for the offence, which highlights how big a problem it is.<\/p>\n<p>Police chief Thomas Ripoli stated: &quot;Pedestrians 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