Indiana is the 22nd state to prohibit drivers from holding or using a handheld mobile device while operating a moving vehicle.
The new restriction takes effect July 1 after Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb signed House Enrolled Act 1070 into law Wednesday night.
Under the law, drivers still are free to use their phones if the device is mounted on a dashboard, or otherwise operated in hands-free mode. Motorists also can hold and use a mobile device while their vehicle is stopped.
