A new report from WalletHub explores the least and most driver-friendly states based on 31 key metrics including several safety factors.
One Iowa police officer spearheads a project to reduce wrong-way driving using state-of-the-art cameras.
Incidents of drugged driving that resulted in a death in Iowa are on the rise, state law enforcement officers have told a local media outlet.
A distracted driving law that went into effect in Iowa a year ago has resulted in over 1,100 tickets for texting and driving. That translates into six times as many tickets issued as compared to the same time period in the prior year.
The Iowa texting and driving law that went into effect in July of 2017 hasn't been effective because it's too hard to enforce, law enforcement officials told WQAD.com.
An Iowa bill developed by a coalition of public safety, legal and transportation agencies calling for ignition interlocks on any motor vehicle owned or operated by a person with a temporary restricted driver's license is headed to a state's Senate Judiciary Committee for review.
The Iowa State Patrol is partnering with AAA to distribute CellSlip phone pouches to young drivers. The product blocks radio frequency signals, eliminating the trigger that tempts so many drivers to pick up the phone: the notification sound for incoming texts. Video courtesy of WHO TV Channel 13.
Iowa, Maryland, Nevada and Tennessee have each won a $15,000 grant to spend on efforts to prevent drowsy driving.
Iowa legislators are negotiating details of a bill that would make texting while driving a primary offense. Some advocacy groups are also pushing for a hands-free requirement. Video courtesy of 13 WHO.
The conference brings together law enforcement, transportation safety leaders, and public health professionals in the quest to combat driver fatigue.
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