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Iowa Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

Restricted: Iowa bans handheld use for all drivers — hands-free only.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

Iowa bans handheld use for all drivers — hands-free only. The law took effect July 1, 2025, and citations started January 1, 2026. Iowa Code 321.276 bars holding, viewing, or manipulating a device.

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