DES MOINES, Iowa – On July 1, a new law went into effect prohibiting the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle.

The hands-free legislation aims to limit the amount of distractions and keep Iowans focused on the road while driving. Drivers are not allowed to use electronic devices to scroll, view texts or videos, make calls, or enter an address into a GPS while driving. Drivers are also not allowed to hold their phones. Drivers can, however, use voice-activation to make calls and ask for directions.

Now, the Iowa State Patrol has released numbers showing the number of warnings issued since the law went into effect. Statewide, 4,569 warnings have been issued by state and local law enforcement for drivers being on their phones from July 1

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