Cell Phone & Driving Issues/Laws

iowa IA Cell Phone Laws: Legislation for laws requiring hands free cell phone usage are going in effect all over the USA! Ironically, it has been proven headsets often increase radiation exposure when not  shielded or used properly.

State	Sponsor and Party Affiliation	Status	Date Added
			Date Modified
iowa	Bill Number: HB 2026		Active
Creates a rebuttable presumption of negligence against drivers of motor vehicles involved in traffic crashes while using mobile telephones.	Rep. Steve Richardson (D)	Introduced January 14, 2002. To House Transportation Committee January 15, 2002.	Thu, January, 17, 2002
			Thu, January, 17, 2002
iowa	Bill Number: HB 64		Active
Increases penalties for drivers who are involved in crashes while using a cell phone. Creates emergency exceptions.	Rep. Willard Jenkins (R)	Introduced January 17, 2002. To House Transportation Committee February 7, 2002.	Wed, February, 13, 2002
			Wed, February, 13, 2002