Disabled Vet
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I have searched and found where indiana has passed a law for teen drivers using cell phone or texting while driving. What I can't find is if a Police Officer can demand a teen's cell phone during a traffic stop or accident.
A friend of mine son had a accident, the police officer that came asked him for his cell phone and reviewed the cell phone history to see if the kid (16) was using the phone or texting at the time of the accident. The officer checked everything on the phone because he wasn't for sure how to check it.
Is this allowed? Can the police take the cell phone and check it?
In this case the kid wasn't on the phone and it wasn't his fault. But I would like your thoughts because I also have a son 16. Of course I have told my son there is to be no use of cell phone while driving as well. Lets hope they listen
Thanks
Michael
A friend of mine son had a accident, the police officer that came asked him for his cell phone and reviewed the cell phone history to see if the kid (16) was using the phone or texting at the time of the accident. The officer checked everything on the phone because he wasn't for sure how to check it.
Is this allowed? Can the police take the cell phone and check it?
In this case the kid wasn't on the phone and it wasn't his fault. But I would like your thoughts because I also have a son 16. Of course I have told my son there is to be no use of cell phone while driving as well. Lets hope they listen
Thanks
Michael