Indiana Police Target Speeding And Distracted Driving

If you’re hitting the road in Indiana over the next couple of weeks, you may want to keep both hands on the wheel and your speed in check.

Law enforcement agencies across the state are ramping up patrols as part of a new enforcement campaign targeting speeding and distracted driving.

More Patrols Across Indiana Roads

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is partnering with Indiana State Police and local law enforcement agencies for the annual Safer Roads Campaign.

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As part of the effort, officers will be working overtime from April 4 through April 13, 2026, focusing specifically on drivers who are speeding or violating Indiana’s Hands-Free Law.

Why The Crackdown Is Happening

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was a factor in 249 fatal crashes in Indiana in 2023.

Distracted driving was linked to at least 47 fatal incidents, though officials say that number is likely higher due to limitations in reporting.

“Distracted driving and speeding are preventable behaviors that put drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk,” said Douglas Huntsinger, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.

Indiana’s Hands-Free Law Still In Effect

Indiana’s Hands-Free Law, which took effect in 2020, makes it illegal to hold a mobile device while driving.

Drivers can still make calls, but only using hands-free technology like Bluetooth or a headset.

What Drivers Should Expect

With increased enforcement happening statewide, drivers may notice:

More traffic stops
Increased patrol presence
Targeted enforcement in high-traffic areas

Indiana State Police say the goal is not just enforcement, but prevention.

“Traffic safety is a core public safety priority,” ISP Superintendent Anthony Scott said. “We are committed to promoting voluntary compliance and reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities.”