London needs this...

"NY seeks ban on iPod shuffle

A New York senator says pedestrian iPod use is a "public safety crisis"

Using your iPod while crossing the road may soon be illegal in New York.

NY State Senator Carl Kruger wants to slap a $100 (£51) fine on pedestrians using MP3 players, mobile phones or Blackberries while crossing the road.

Two of his Brooklyn constituents had been killed after walking into traffic while listening to MP3 players in the last few months, Mr Kruger said.

In one case bystanders screamed "watch out", Mr Kruger said, but the victim did not hear their warnings."

Okay - so perhaps a bit draconian, but how many people have stepped out in front of you like this?