Hoosiers can no longer use their cell phones while driving unless theyre hands-free, starting Wednesday.

Indiana is just the stroke of a pen away from becoming the 22nd state to ban cell phone use while driving unless hands-free.

Legislation to ban handheld cell phone use while driving appears headed to passage after a Senate committee easily approved the measure.

Hoosiers could be fined up to $500 for using their cell phones while driving unless hands-free under a bill approved by the House.

A bill to ban drivers from holding cell phones while driving unanimously passed a House committee Wednesday.