(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg Police Dept. is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving.
It’s part of an ICJI initiative that provides federal funds for local traffic safety enforcement.
Greensburg officers will work overtime from April 4 through the 13 to identify and stop drivers who are speeding or violating Indiana’s Hands-Free Law.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Indiana recorded 249 speeding-related fatalities in 2023, and distracted driving accounted for 47 fatal accidents.
But limitations in data collection suggest the actual number of deadly crashes caused by distracted drivers is likely higher than reported.
“Distracted driving and speeding remain major contributors to serious and deadly crashes,” said Assistant Police Chief Derek Fasnacht. “These actions are illegal and endanger everyone on the road. Officers will step up enforcement and ticket anyone violating these laws.”
Indiana’s Hands-Free Law took effect in 2020, and prohibits drivers from holding mobile devices while driving. Calls may only be made using hands-free technology, such as Bluetooth, headset, or any other hands-free items.
