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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Iowa drivers will be able to renew their driver's licenses online under a bill signed into law by the governor.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Iowa teenagers who want their intermediate driver's license will have to wait a little longer under a bill signed into law by Gov. Terry Branstad.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The bill also would limit minor drivers to carrying one unrelated minor for the first six months after they get a license unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or driving instructor.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The reminder comes as the Transportation Department prepares for spring and summer roadwork.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Iowa teenagers with a driving permit may have to spend more time learning the rules of the road before they can get their driver's license.

Friday, March 29, 2013  In a bill that passed the senate on Wednesday, new drivers under the age of 18 would need to hold a learner’s permit for a full year before getting a license.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Senator Tod Bowman says teen drivers are far more accident-prone than older motorists.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The state Revenue Department seems to have offended some in the Legislature with of its new practice of scanning the personal documents of people seeking driver's licenses.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Iowa Department of Transportation is preparing rules for where traffic cameras may be installed along interstates and highways in the state.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Ohio crash that killed 6 teens offers tragic real-life cautionary tale to parents

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Deaths of teen drivers increased sharply in first 6 months of last year, reversing trend

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Under a proposed bill, distracted driving - including texting on a mobile phone - would become an offense that police could use to make a traffic stop.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The percentage of people using seat belts in Missouri lags behind the national average.

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.