Starting January 1, police will begin writing citations for drivers who are using their their phones while behind the wheel.

Law enforcement has only been able to issue warnings to drivers who use their phones while driving since the law took effect ...

During a preliminary breath test, records show Zetino Reyes displayed a 0.237% blood alcohol content, nearly three times the ...

Iowa saw a slight drop in traffic fatalities last year, but the Iowa State Patrol, bicycling advocates and lawmakers hope to reduce those numbers significantly in 2025 by passing a bill that would ban ...

A motorist holds their cellphone in front of their steering wheel as they travel along northbound Highway 218 while on patrol with Iowa State Patrol Trooper Bob Conrad near Coralville on Jan. 10. (Jim ...

No more warnings in Iowa. If you're caught holding a cell phone while driving, get your wallet ready. Starting January 1, the ...

A new hands-free driving bill is set to be debated by Iowa lawmakers next month. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition and dozens of other groups are pushing a new hands-free driving bill. Sign up for our ...

The Iowa State Patrol is reminding people to take extra time and be patient with the additional traffic. Though the weather ...

Law enforcement agencies across Iowa are making a final "educational push" on the state's new “hands free” driving law.

Iowa's hands-free law aimed at combatting distracted driving goes into effect July 1. Law enforcement will only issue warnings for the first few months. After Jan. 1, 2026, officers can issue ...

Last weekend's snowfall caused dangerous driving conditions for Iowans. One snowplow driver is making a difference one road ...

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