Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)  The ban is expected to make the roads safer, and more fair. The Chicago City Council is cracking down on bicyclists who text while riding.
CHICAGO, IL (Catholic Online) - The City Council passed the new ordinance today which prohibits bicyclists from texting while moving. They are also forbidden to make cell phone calls unless they have a hands-free device.
The ordinance passed unanimously and will go into effect next month.
Fines for violators will start at $20 for the first offense and didn't go up to $100 for subsequent violations. If the bicyclists is involved in an accident the fine could be as much as $500.
The City Council believes this is an issue of fairness as well as safety, since motorists are already prohibited from texting and calling while driving.
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