A proposal to ban drivers from using handheld
cellphones on Indiana roads is advancing in the
state Legislature.
A state Senate committee voted 8-1 to endorse
the bill that only permits cellphone use with
hands-free or voice-operated technology,
except in emergencies. It would broaden the
state’s current ban on texting while driving that
officials say is unenforceable and doesn’t include
actions such as emailing and using Snapchat or
other apps.
The House approved a similar version of the
bill last month, which supporters say will help
combat distracted driving and prevent many
serious crashes.