Pull to refresh
Logo
Daily Brief
Following Why Ranks Sign Up
Nathan Fulk

Nathan Fulk

Colonel, Iowa State Patrol

Appears in 1 story

Notable Quotes

Every life lost to distracted driving is a tragedy. By adopting Iowa's new hands-free law, we are taking a major step toward safer roads in our state.

Stories

The nationwide shift to hands-free driving

Rule Changes

Chief law enforcement advocate for hands-free legislation

Iowa and Louisiana began enforcing handheld phone bans on January 1, 2026. Iowa issues $100 base fines after distributing 10,000 warnings since July; Louisiana charges the same after a five-month grace period starting August 2025. South Carolina follows February 28, and Pennsylvania joins June 5—bringing the total to 33 states banning handheld device use while driving.

Updated May 20