Iowa’s Hands-Free Law Shows Results | Des Moines News

Iowa’s hands-free driving law is paying off—with a 13% drop in phone-tapping and 9% decline in handheld calls, thanks to drivers putting phones down behind the wheel. Data from Nationwide and Cambridge Mobile Telematics show progress across 85% of counties, including Polk County’s 9% reduction. The State Patrol issued over 18,000 warnings and nearly 15,000 citations since enforcement began, with Sergeant Alex Dinkla noting a real cultural shift toward safer habits. Still, 148 traffic deaths this year remind everyone: hands-free tech like voice commands and Bluetooth remain crucial to saving lives on Iowa’s roads. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3af1a84d5d0e8968