Iowa’s hands-free driving law has been in effect for one year, and the data shows it’s working. A report from Nationwide found that drivers insured through the company saw a 13.6% drop in screen-tapping interactions while driving. Handheld calling also decreased by 9.1%, and drivers logged more than 140,000 fewer phone-motion events.
Local Impact
A broader analysis showed that 85 of Iowa’s 99 counties experienced reductions in phone motion, including a 9.2% decrease in Polk County. This progress reflects the collaborative efforts from law enforcement personnel, safety advocates, and private partners like Nationwide.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
