HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Police departments from Mount Vernon, Evansville and Newburgh are increasing patrols to reduce speeding and distracted driving on Indiana roadways.
According to the police departments, officers will work overtime beginning April 4 through April 13, 2026, to identify and stop drivers who are speeding or violating Indiana’s Hands-Free Law. Officials say this is part of the Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program, an Indiana Criminal Justice Institute initiative that provides federal funding for local traffic safety enforcement.
“Distracted driving and speeding are preventable behaviors that put drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk,” says Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Executive Director Douglas Huntsinger. “This campaign is a reminder that these actions have real consequences, and law enforcement officers are actively working to keep Indiana’s roads safe.”…