On Monday, the Chicago City Council was presented with an ordinance that proposes banning texting while bicycling.  Under the proposed ordinance, bicyclists witnessed texting could be issued tickets by Chicago police.

In addition, the ordinance proposes to ban bicyclists from using phones without a hands-free device while in motion.  Drivers in Chicago were banned from using cell phones without hands-free devices six years ago.  Shortly after, drivers were also banned from texting while driving.

Last year, more than 1,600 bicycle accidents occurred in Chicago.  Sources say that Mayor Rahm Emanuel supports the ordinance.   

Contact the Chicago bicycle injury attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200 today, if you or someone you love has been the victim of a bicycle accident.