While they agree that a new law in Iowa that makes texting and driving a primary offense is a step in the right direction, law enforcement representatives in the Iowa Quad-Cities say it can be difficult to catch violators.

“It is difficult when you could only charge someone with texting, but they can actually still make phone calls and use their phone for navigation,” Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane said.

Under the new law, which went into effect July 1, drivers 18 and older cannot use their phones to text, surf the internet, check email and social media or play games.

They still can use the phone to make phone calls and for navigation. 

Read the full article on the Quad City Times website.