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(1) type a text message or an electronic
mail message;
(2) transmit a text message or an elec-
tronic mail message; or
(3) read a text message or an electronic
mail message;
while operating a moving motor vehicle unless the
device is used in conjunction with hands free or
voice operated technology, or unless the device is
used to call 911 to report a bona fide emergency.
(b) A police officer may not, without the con-
sent of the person:
(1) confiscate a telecommunications device
for the purpose of determining compli-
ance 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 infor-
mation from a telecommunications device
for a violation of this section unless:
(A) the police officer has probable
cause to believe that the telecommu-
nications device has been used in the
commission of a crime;
(B) the information is extracted or oth-
erwise downloaded under a valid
search warrant; or
(C) otherwise authorized by law.
ARTICLE 24. DRIVERS LICENSES
[PORTIONS OMITTED]
.
Ch. 1.
Individuals Required to Obtain a License or
Permit
Ch. 6.
Commercial Driver’s License
Ch. 13.
Rights and Duties of Licenses
Ch. 15.
Issuance of Restricted Driver’s License
Because of Hardship
Ch. 18.
General Penalty Provisions
Ch. 19.
Penalty Provisions for Operating Motor
VehicleWith Suspended or Revoked Driving
Privileges, Licenses or Permits
Chapter 1. Individuals Required to
Obtain a License or Permit
[Portions Omitted]
9-24-1-1.
No operator’s license.
9-24-1-6.
No commercial driver’s license;
exemptions
9-24-1-8.
Penalty
9-24-1-1. No operator’s license [effective
January 1, 2015].
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chap-
ter, an individual must have a valid Indiana:
(1) operator’s license;
(2) chauffeur’s license;
(3) public passenger chauffeur’s license;
(4) commercial driver’s license;
(5) driver’s license listed in subdivision
(1), (2), (3), or (4) with:
(A)a motorcycle endorsement; or
(B) a motorcycle endorsement with a
Class Amotor driven cycle restriction;
(6) learner’s permit; or
(7) motor cycle learner’s permit;
issued to the individual by the bureau under this
article to operate upon an Indiana highway the type
of motor vehicle for which the license or permit
was issued.
(b) An individual must have:
(1) an unexpired identification card with a
Class B motor driven cycle endorsement
issued to the individual by the bureau
under IC 9-24-16; or
(2) a valid driver’s license described in
subsection (a);
to operate a Class B motor driven cycle upon an
Indiana highway.
9-24-1-6. No commercial driver’s license;
exemptions [effective January 1,
2015].
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), or as
otherwise provided in this article, an individual
must hold a valid commercial driver’s license to
drive a commercial motor vehicle upon an Indiana
highway.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply if the indi-
vidual:
(1) holds a valid driver’s license of any
type;
(2) is enrolled in a commercial motor vehi-
cle training course approved by the bureau;
and
(3) is operating a commercial motor vehi-
cle under the direct supervision of a
licensed commercial motor vehicle driver.
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally
