Distracted walkers, runners may be fined

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. A New York lawmaker has proposed legislation that would ban pedestrians from using gadgets like mobile phones and iPods, saying distracted pedestrians are dangerous.

An Arkansas state senator also proposed a similar ban but backed out, saying he understood his proposal didn't have a chance of passing but felt he was successful in drawing more attention to the issue.

Under such a ban, violators would face a $100 civil fine.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.