4/6/10-Gov. Chet Culver has signed into law a bill that is intended to limit driver distractions.
Starting July 1, combining driving with texting will be off limits for all drivers. Previously HF2456, the new law will also prohibit the state’s youngest drivers from talking on their cell phones.
Despite the effort to get tough with driver distractions, adults can’t be pulled over solely for a texting violation. Police officers would have to suspect them of breaking another law. Officers can, however, enforce the cell phone ban as a primary offense for those under 19.
For the first year, offenders will get off with a warning. After that they will face fines that start at $30.