Indiana Lawmakers Moving in the Direction of Increased Restrictions for Cellphone Use While Driving
Several states and some localities have already passed strict laws regulating drivers use of cellphones. Some states such as California and New York have enacted a statewide ban on all hand-held cellphone use while driving. Certain localities such as Chicago, for example, have done the same. Indiana law currently has no limits on drivers hand-held cellphone use.
Many more states have completely banned cellphone text messaging while a person is driving. While Indiana lawmakers have not enacted uniform statewide bans on text messaging while driving, they have place restrictions on drivers under the age of 18. Effective as of July 1, 2009, in Indiana drivers under the age of 18 may not use cellphones, text messaging devices, or other wireless telecommunications devices.
