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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Iowa will have a new hands-free driving law starting July 1. The law prohibits the use of phones or any other devices while driving. “Just keeping their eyes on the road, keeping focused on the task ...

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 ...

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

After years of delays, REAL ID requirements have started. So you may be looking at your driver's license, trying to determine if you need to schedule an appointment with the Iowa DOT. In recent weeks, ...

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