The Indiana General Assembly convenes every spring to consider and enact laws to govern our state. When passed, some laws become effective immediately, while others have a July 1 effective date. Hoosiers are bound by the new Indiana laws, but many may miss the announcement and unknowingly run afoul of […]
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The Indiana Distracted Driving Law: Texting and Driving
Is it illegal to text and drive in Indiana? In short, yes. The Indiana distracted driving law, Indiana Code § 9-21-8-59, effectively bans texting and driving in Indiana. The law states that it is unlawful to type, transmit, or read text or email messages while driving unless you do so […]