[Andy C]

Last year the British Health and Safety Executive stated that in London alone there were 68,000 - yes 68,000 injuries caused by people walking and texting at the same time. Not paying attention they were were walking into lamp posts, signs and falling into the street. To the extent that in Bond street they have actually padded the lamposts with NFL style goal post pads to try and cut down on the number of injuries.

Of course it would never happen in the States - most people cant comprehend walking further than their fridges here.