Drivers now face fines for violating Iowa’s ban on handheld cellphone use
Warnings had been given since law went into effect July 1, 2025
Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Posted 1/6/26
Drivers using their phones outside of hands-free or voice-activated modes now face a $100 fine as Iowa’s 2025 distracted driving law goes into full effect.
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