EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Law enforcement agencies in Indiana are applauding a bill that would expand the ban on texting while driving to a ban on using the cell phones for any reason while behind the wheel.
The bill authored by State Rep. Holli Sullivan of Evansville cleared the Roads and Transportation Committee last week and is expected to pass.
If it does, it would make it easier for police to write tickets because they would no longer have to prove someone is texting.
Using the phone for any reason, whether it’s to play a game or search for a phone number, would be illegal.
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Writing or rewriting a law that affects one aspect of driving is ridiculous. A motorist who can’t talk on a cell phone and drive could be pulled over and ticketed the same as if they were driving and applying makeup, eating a bowl of cereal or attempting to read a book.( all things I have seen behind the wheel other drivers performing) When are we going to stop litigating life and have officers enforce what is on the books.
I drive for a living and I see just as many cops in squad cars and in uniform on their phones as anyone else. I wonder if this law would change that hahaha