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Cell Phone Use for non-CMV Fleet Vehicles - Iowa RegSenseState InfoFleet SafetyCell phones and texting - Motor CarrierIowaCMV drivingBest ResultsFocus AreaEnglishTransportation
In Iowa, a person may not use a hand-held electronic communication device to write, send, or view an electronic message while driving a vehicle. This prohibition does not apply to: Use by law enforcement and emergency personnel; Receiving safety-related information including emergency, traffic, or weather alerts; A stopped vehicle not on the traveled portion of the roadway; Use of a global positioning system or navigation system; or Engaging in a call by: Selecting or entering a phone number or name in a hand-held phone, or Activating, deactivating, or initiating a function of a hand-held phone. CitationsIowa Code 321.276['CMV driving']['Cell phones and texting - Motor Carrier']