New license plate designed to combat distracted driving

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A new Indiana license plate was unveiled Thursday morning as part of the effort to combat distracted driving.

The Indiana Motor Truck Association’s newly redesigned specialty license plate reads “Put The Phone Down.” The plate was created in a partnership with the Attorney General and State Police to help keep Indiana drivers safe

Proceeds from the license plate will continue to sponsor safe driving programs in Indiana.

Multiple public safety, state officials and community leaders were at Thursday’s unveiling.