text: The days of looking at your cell phone while crossing the street could soon be gone in Honolulu. 
   
   The City Council passed a bill that bans pedestrians from looking at mobile devices in crosswalks. 
   
   It does not apply to talking on the phone. 
   
   The fine ranges from $15 to $99. 
   
   A spokesperson for Mayor Kirk Caldwell says - while the mayor generally favors bills that increase safety, he's still weighing the pros and cons. 
   
   If he approves, it would become law 90 days later. ||||| The City Council wants you to put that phone down when you're crossing the street. 
   
   The City Council wants you to put that phone down when you're crossing the street. 
   
   City Council: Get off the phone! (when you're crossing the street) 
   
   City Council: Get off the phone! (when you're crossing the street) 
   
   It's already illegal to use your phone while driving, but Honolulu City Council members are considering a measure that would make it illegal to use or look at a cell phone or other mobile electronic devices when crossing a street or highway -- even if you're in a marked crosswalk. 
   
   It's already illegal to use your phone while driving, but Honolulu City Council members are considering a measure that would make it illegal to use or look at a cell phone or other mobile electronic devices when crossing a street or highway -- even if you're in a marked crosswalk. 
   
   It could soon be illegal to look at your cellphone while crossing the street 
   
   It could soon be illegal to look at your cellphone while crossing the street 
   
   A bill that would fine pedestrians who use mobile electronic devices while crossing the street passed its third reading Wednesday. 
   
   The bill passed with a 7-2 vote in favor with Councilmembers Ann Kobayashi and Ernie Martin voting no. 
   
   Bill 6 prevents pedestrians from using cell phones, pagers, tablets, laptop computers, handheld video games or digital cameras while crossing the street. 
   
   Those caught face fines of $100 for the first offense, and up to $500 for a third citation. 
   
   The bill, however, doesn't prohibit audio equipment, so listening to music with headphones will still be allowed. 
   
   Supporters of the bill say it will hold pedestrians and motorists responsible for actions on the road, while critics called the bill intrusive and "another attempt at local government overreach." 
   
   HPD has expressed support of the measure. 
   
   The bill now heads to Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell's desk. If signed into law, enforcement could begin in October. 
   
   Copyright 2017 Hawaii News Now. All rights reserved. ||||| Story highlights The bill's author says he got the idea from high school students 
   
   Opponents say the city council should focus on more pressing issues 
   
   (CNN) Most states have banned texting while driving. But what about texting while walking? 
   
   The Honolulu City Council passed a bill Wednesday that prohibits pedestrians from looking at their mobile devices while they cross the street. 
   
   A pedestrian making a 911 call is exempted. Emergency responders performing official duties won't face penalties either. 
   
   Otherwise, fines will range from $15 to $99, depending on how many times they flout the ban. 
   
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target: – People in one Hawaiian city may have to say "aloha" to texting while crossing the street.* CNN reports the Honolulu City Council voted 7-2 Wednesday to bar pedestrians from looking at their mobile devices while crossing the street. The legislation applies to cellphones, tablets, video games, digital cameras, pagers, and laptops, according to Hawaii News Now. Pedestrians caught checking Facebook or sending a tweet while in the street would be subject to a fine of between $15 and $99. Fines could increase to up to $500 for multiple citations. Brandon Elefante says he got the idea for the legislation from high school students. "These high school groups were concerned for their peers being distracted while crossing the streets and looking at their phones instead of looking both ways," the councilman tells CNN. While the Honolulu Police Department supports the legislation, Councilman Ernie Martin, who voted against it, says a public awareness campaign would be a better solution. The legislation now heads to Mayor Kirk Caldwell for approval. A spokesperson for the mayor's office tells KITV that Caldwell is still deciding whether he'll approve the legislation. *Ed. Note: In this case, "aloha" means "goodbye," not "hello."