Put down your phone or get off the sidewalk

Drivers get tickets for driving on the cell phone, and there are great ad campaigns warning us about the dangers of texting behind the wheel. Well, it's nearly as dangerous, or at least as annoying, when pedestrians text while walking. "Dude, stop texting or get off the sidewalk!" New Yorkers, please either pull over or stay to the far right when you are playing with your phone on the sidewalk. Thank you.