DATE: April 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Deputies Increase Patrols for Speeding and Distracted Driving
RELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0403B
CONTACT: Major Matt Corn
AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is participating in a statewide traffic safety campaign from April 5 to April 19, targeting distracted driving and speeding. The effort, funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, will include increased patrols.
In 2024, distracted driving and speeding caused over 17,000 crashes in Indiana, resulting in 230 deaths. Sheriff Noah Robinson emphasized the dangers, stating, “Distracted driving is a serious threat to public safety. Taking your eyes off the road for even a few seconds can have devastating consequences. Our goal is to prevent tragedies before they happen.”
Indiana’s hands-free law, passed in 2020, prohibits holding or using a mobile device while driving. In 2024, law enforcement issued 7,684 hands-free citations and 11,203 warnings. Violators face fines up to $500 and points on their driver’s license.
Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to react, increases crash severity, and heightens the risk of losing control, especially in poor weather. The Sheriff’s Office is committed to enforcing traffic laws to keep the community safe.
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