Comments on: Iowa: Cell phone laws, legislation

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:00:53 +0000

I do agree something needs to be done, but I do find it very upsetting that when I do get lost when I am out of town that I cannot call someone (aka the hotel) and ask for directions. Or if I am running late due to a traffic accident that I cannot call into work to state I will be late? And I will always answer my cell phone if my child calls me from home. Not all of us are ignorant in the way we use our cell phone when it comes to driving. Will they ban the use of computers while driving for police officers who are running the plates of the car they are following while driving? Are hand held radios going to be banned from emergency vehicles? I wish they could find a way to only punish or prevent those who deserve the caution.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:16:58 +0000

I think it would be wise to make an example out of this. While I agree code 321.277 does cover this, the pervasiveness of the practice merits it being made an example of. I’ve been there and done that and agree that it is something that should be done. I would also add the use of other devices such as video making equipment as well. There is no shortage of individuals that take videos while driving where you can clearly see the steering wheel. I also would increase the fine to at least the same as drunk driving if not higher. 30$ isn’t enough for someone thats texting/talking with a handheld device while driving.

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By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:48:07 +0000

If the Idea is that being on your phone will distract you from the road, then the entire idea is stupid, you need your cell phone to drive safely and if you are on a bluetooth or something like it, you’re still going to be distracted from the road simply because you are having a conversation.

By: Holly

Holly — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:07:52 +0000

We live in the U.S.. Anything is “allowed” until it proves dangerous. I myself have done it, but don’t anymore after finding out how much it affects driving. I agree, it should be law. If you have any doubts about that, take a look at this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDOmwjgKBcI. And, despite your sarcasm, you may be on to something Michelle- eating, makeup, and shaving are all things I’ve seen people do behind the wheel that are so dangerous they should be banned to. I haven’t heard radio is as dangerous, but I could be wrong. The thing that gets me putting the ticket price at $30. What good will that do to break a habitual texter? None. The ticket cost should reflect the danger more.

By: Marcy Eret

Marcy Eret — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:28:13 +0000

I DEFINITELY think it should be against the law to use a cell phone while driving, whether you are talking or texting. There have been too many accidents already due to this problem, and we need to put a stop to it before more innocent lives are taken. I can’t believe this has ever been allowed from day one!

By: jill

jill — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:42:39 +0000

I think you need to make it a law NOW,,,to many people out on the road paying more attention to their phones and texting them. I myself have a daughter that 33 no matter how many times we go some-wheres shes on that phone from the time we get in the car till she gets me back home safely… Ialready told her you arent driving my car around the block… we have come to close to accidents which would of been her fault.. Needs to become a law before innocent people out not using a cell phone gets hurt or killed by people that dont Think they will hurt anyone using the cell phone thank you FOR LISTENING… JILL..

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:36:11 +0000

Why don’t you have a bill, No eating in the car, no radio, no putting on make up, no shaving…

By: Nick Jones

Nick Jones — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:44:27 +0000

I do’t see that we need a new law. traffic code 321.277 reckless driving should already cover this.

By: Raymond

Raymond — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:25:49 +0000

I would personally like to see the bill pass, but I would like to see the penalties raised to the same as they are for drunk driving.