Under a new bill that will be introduced in the Iowa Legislature, a person shall not an electronic communication device while driving a motor vehicle unless the motor vehicle is at a complete stop off the traveled portion of the roadway.
A person would not violate this law by using a global positioning system or navigation system or by using an electronic communication device in a hands-free or voice-activated mode. Also, persons in law enforcement or public safety would be exempt. The new law does not authorize
a peace officer to confiscate a portable an electronic communication device from the driver or occupant of a motor vehicle.
The 2015 legislative session begins January 12, and this is one of many bills being filed ahead of time.
In 2014, the the Iowa House – controlled by Republicans – failed to advance a bill that would’ve banned texting while driving.
This would free up their left hand and they could start using their signal lights again. Hallelujah! Definitely time!
As long as there is a law against it means nobody will use their cell while driving, kind of like laws against drugs or against felons having guns.
This is long over due.
@Buzz-we could really help out Iowa and ban Philosopus from all Iowa roads. Then he would spend his whole life in a basement.
@LVS…He says he isn’t ever coming back to Iowa. Ever. But, we all know his word is as good as the stuff he so proudly fills his pants with.
Out here in Vegas, yeah, cellphones are a no/no…traffic is moving swift and aggressive. But in Iowa where roads are mostly empty and sedate? Not so sure it needs to be banned yet. Leave it up to each metropolitan area. If Des Moines wants to ban them, fine.
It is about time. Ban them. Especially texting.
Good idea, pass it, then enforce it…