Here are 11 new Iowa laws that include criminal penalties

Hundreds of warnings issued as Iowa's hands free cellphone law starts - Radio Iowa

Several people got a personal warning as the new hands free cellphone law went into affect Tuesday. Sergeant Alex Dinkla with the Iowa State Patrol says there were 201 warnings issued on the law’s first day. “That is City, County and state law enforcement officials just out and about trying to educate the public yesterday,” […]

GTSB offers guide to new hands-free driving law Law goes into effect July 1

DES MOINES – The Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) has offered a guide to Iowa’s new hands-free driving law that goes into effect July 1.

Iowa Bicycle Coalition launches campaign to expand road safety for Iowa cyclists

DES MOINES, Iowa -- A new law now in effect is changing Iowans' phone habits while driving. The hands-free legislation took effect on Tuesday, meaning you can no longer hold your phone, type in an address, or scroll through messages while behind the wheel. And the cycling community is calling the legislation a win for their safety. Following the implementation of the law, the Iowa Bicycle Coalition announced the launch of a new program called Sa…

Here are 11 new Iowa laws that include criminal penalties

Iowa drivers will be more likely to get pulled over after July 1 if they are behind the wheel with their cellphones in their hands. This new law is one of many passed by the Iowa Legislature during the 2025…

11 new Iowa laws that include criminal penalties among 170 now in effect

Police officers will begin pulling over distracted drivers and charging them with a warning. Come January, offenders will be charged with a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine. ...

Report analyzes potential economic benefits of new hands-free driving law

Iowa’s new hands-free driving law took effect Tuesday, banning the use of handheld cellphones while driving. Photo courtesy Getty Images Iowa’s newly passed hands-free driving law went into effect Tuesday, and a report from Common …The post Report analyzes potential economic benefits of new hands-free driving law appeared first on Business Record.