DES MOINES, Iowa —

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a long-awaited hands-free driving bill into law.

The law bans cellphones and other devices from being used while driving unless they are in hands-free mode.

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    1 day ago

    There will be a six-month period when law enforcement will hand out warning tickets. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the fines will be $100.

    I’m glad that it’s rightfully illegal now, but that seems like kind of a light consequence for endangering everyone around you.