Ticketing begins Jan. 1, 2026 for violating Iowa’s ‘Hands-free’ driving law

Starting this Thursday, January 1, Iowans caught handling a smart phone while driving a vehicle could get a $170 ticket, which includes the fine, court fees and other charges. The law took effect July 1, 2025, but officers have been issuing warnings rather than citations. By the end of November, state troopers had issued about […]

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