Vincennes Police Department Increases Patrols Targeting Speeding and Distracted Driving

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The Vincennes Police Department says officers will increase patrols in the coming days as part of an enforcement effort targeting speeding and distracted driving.

According to VPD, officers will work overtime from April 4 through April 13, 2026, to identify and stop drivers who are speeding or violating Indiana’s Hands-Free Law.

Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows Indiana recorded 249 speeding-related fatalities in 2023, while distracted driving was linked to 47 fatal crashes.

“Distracted driving and speeding remain major contributors to serious and deadly crashes,” said VPD Public Information Officer Macey Baxter.

“These actions are illegal and endanger everyone on the road. Officers will step up enforcement and ticket anyone caught violating these laws.”

Indiana’s Hands-Free Law, which took effect in 2020, prohibits drivers from holding mobile devices while operating a vehicle.

Calls are only permitted when using hands-free technology such as Bluetooth or a headset.

Law enforcement is reminding drivers to put their phones down and avoid multitasking behind the wheel, obey posted speed limits and adjust for road conditions, allow extra travel time during busy periods, and maintain a safe distance between vehicles.