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Indiana Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

Restricted: Indiana bans handheld use for all drivers — hands-free only.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Indiana bans handheld use for all drivers — hands-free only. The ban took effect July 1, 2020 under HEA 1070. IC 9-21-8-59 says you may not hold a telecommunications device while driving.

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Phone Use While Driving in states bordering Indiana

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IllinoisRestricted
Illinois bans handheld use of an electronic communication device for all drivers and requires hands-free use instead (625 ILCS 5/12-610.2).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ilga.gov · Full Illinois rule →
KentuckyConditional
Kentucky bans texting while driving but not handheld calls. You can't write, send, or read a text-based communication while driving (KRS 189.292). Adults may still hold the phone to talk.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MichiganRestricted
Michigan bans handheld use for all drivers — hands-free only. The ban took effect June 30, 2023. MCL 257.602b says you shall not hold or use a mobile electronic device while driving.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: legislature.mi.gov · Full Michigan rule →
OhioRestricted
Ohio bans holding or using any electronic wireless device for all drivers and requires hands-free use instead. The ban dates from 2023 (O.R.C. 4511.204).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: codes.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →

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