IN SB0196

Prohibits police officers from extracting or downloading information from a cell phone and retaining it as evidence for texting-while-driving violations unless they have probable cause the device was used in a crime or obtain a valid search warrant

Extends the same protection to any person detained for an infraction or ordinance violation, barring law enforcement from downloading data from their cellular or wireless device without probable cause or a warrant

Amends existing texting-while-driving law (IC 9-21-8-59), which already prohibited confiscating phones to determine compliance or retain as evidence

Effective date: July 1, 2012