Iowa’s Hands-Free Law warning period to end soon

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — In less than one week, Iowa drivers will need to make sure to keep their phones, or any electronics, out of their hands.

Iowa’s Hands-Free Law warning period will come to an end, meaning that law enforcement officers will likely issue citations rather than warning tickets.

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The law, which passed last legislative session, prohibits drivers from using electronic devices behind the wheel unless the device is in a hands-free setting. This means that even if you are just seen holding a phone, you could be fined…

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