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Iowa's hands-free driving law, banning phone use while driving, took effect Jan. 1, 2026, with over 11,000 warnings issued during a grace period.
Iowa law enforcement issued over 11,000 warnings during a six-month grace period for the state’s hands-free driving law, which took full effect on January 1, 2026.
The law bans holding electronic devices while driving, allowing only hands-free use of GPS or emergency calls.
Violations now carry fines up to $170.
Police can stop drivers based on signs of distraction.
Officials report a decline in road fatalities since the law’s implementation.
Meanwhile, Iowa is seeing high flu and COVID-19 activity, and a boil advisory in Cedar Rapids has been lifted after water quality concerns were resolved.
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La ley de manejo de manos libres de Iowa, que prohíbe el uso del teléfono mientras se conduce, entró en vigor el 1 de enero de 2026, con más de 11.000 advertencias emitidas durante un período de gracia.