The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Transgender Iowans will see weakened legal protections against discrimination, drivers will have to put ...

There are plenty of U.S. states without a comprehensive hands-free driving legislation, but laws can remain strict without one. U.S. states have been adopting hands-free driving laws at an increasing ...

Law enforcement officials across Iowa have issued 6,300 distracted driving warnings since the new hands-free legislation signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, went into effect on July 1, Sgt.

In California, there are roughly 500,000 automobile collisions that take place every single year. Of that number, around 250,000 people are injured. This equates to a lot of personal injury claims ...

Starting in August, handheld phone use while driving will be illegal in Louisiana. "You’re still allowed to use it hands-free, but we don’t want you to have your phone in your hand while you’re in ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — While 2025 has been a challenging year in Harrisburg — with the fewest laws passed in over a decade and a budget impasse lasting over four months — a few dozen bills did find their ...

Way too many people died last year because someone couldn’t wait to make a call or send a text. Stand near any busy road, and ...

The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety went so far as to publish a report in 2026 regarding the states and their ...

Currently, distracted driving carries an escalated series of fines, including a $250 fine and mandatory completion of a ...

New Louisiana laws effective in 2026 address hands-free driving, civil liability, home fortification tax breaks and insurance ...

Before you start your engines, here are 20 Arizona driving laws you might not know but definitely should learn if you want to ...