Section 9-21-8-59 - Use of telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), a person may not hold or use a telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle.(b) A telecommunications device described in IC 9-13-2-177.3(a)(1) may be used in conjunction with hands free or voice operated technology.(c) A telecommunications device may be used or held to call 911 to report a bona fide emergency.(d) A police officer may not, without the consent of the person:(1) confiscate a telecommunications device for the purpose of determining compliance with this section;(2) confiscate a telecommunications device and retain it as evidence pending trial for a violation of this section; or(3) extract or otherwise download information from a telecommunications device for a violation of this section unless: (A) the police officer has probable cause to believe that the telecommunications device has been used in the commission of a crime;(B) the information is extracted or otherwise downloaded under a valid search warrant; or(C) otherwise authorized by law.(e) The bureau may not assess points under the point system for a violation of this section occurring before July 1, 2021.Amended by P.L. 141-2024,SEC. 17, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by P.L. 100-2020,SEC. 3, eff. 7/1/2020.Amended by P.L. 191-2014, SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2014.Added by P.L. 185-2011, SEC. 4, eff. 7/1/2011.