Iowa’s Hands-Free Driving Law took effect Thursday. It states that the use of electronic devices in motor vehicles while driving is prohibited unless one is hands free.
Hands-free means you can’t hold your phone in any way, scroll, type, or interact with your phone, enter in an address or GPS, stream videos or make video calls (even with voice commands), view texts, videos, or social media, or call, text, or dial using your hands.
Previously, cops could only warn for violations. Now, officers may issue citations unless the device is hands-free.
This law applies to cell phones, laptops, PDA’s, tablets, and gaming devices.
There are auxiliary cables that connect to a car speaker, vehicle mounts, and Bluetooth devices that can make your phone compliant. Many phones come with a speakerphone.
No comments:
Post a Comment