While Iowa texting while driving laws pertain to the act of reading and writing text messages from behind the wheel of a moving automobile, any form of multitasking is dangerous amongst motorists. If motorists engage in any type of activity that distracts them from focusing on the road ahead o...
Despite widespread support for the legislation, state lawmakers have failed to pass a ban on motorist handheld use of cellphones. From 2014 to 2023, 78 people in Iowa were killed by distracted drivers using a cellphone or other handheld device.
Branstad had asked the public to join him in “demanding real change” in Iowa’s distracted driving laws. “Modern technologies should come with new responsibilities,” Branstad said in his state of the state address in mid-January. Lawmakers had three plans before them in 2017 that would out...
Iowa State Driving Laws Iowa drivers are required to change lanes when possible to avoid stationary emergency vehicles, including utility trucks and garbage trucks with lights flashing. Drivers unable to safely change lanes are required to slow down. Additionally, amendments were made to laws regarding...
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Information About DMV Driving Laws Rules for drivers with low vision vary widely from state to state. Some are arcane; most are complex. The information below is an abridged listing of the rules in effect in each state when we last verified. Your low-vision optometrist is often an expert in...
Effective June 1, 2018, all drivers will be banned from using handheld devices while driving in Rhode Island. South Carolina has a distracted/inattention attribute under contributing factors. This means it may be listed as a cause to an accident. There are also local laws in place for distract...
Teen drivers should read the California Driver Handbook so they’re up-to-date on the laws and rules of the road. They can also practice for their written driver’s exam by taking sample tests on the DMV website. Get the handbook Teen driver articles Best cars for teens Teen drivers need...
kentucky, and illinois are considering similar laws. while such laws would certainly be helpful, they're difficult to enforce without a scientific way to measure drowsiness like a breathalyzer measures alcohol content. how exactly do you prove in court that someone was awake for more than 24 hou...
Since its State of Safety report was released last year, New Mexico, Texas, and Iowa have joined 27 other states and the District of Columbia in passing legislation in both areas. However, the agency believes more work is needed and is urging lawmakers to enact comprehensive laws to prevent ...