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IA Code § 321.231 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.231 - Authorized emergency vehicles and police bicycles.

321.231 Authorized emergency vehicles and police bicycles.   1. The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected perpetrator of a felony or in response to an incident dangerous to the public or when responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section.   2. The driver of any authorized emergency vehicle, may:   a. Park or stand an authorized emergency vehicle, irrespective of the provisions of this chapter.   b. Disregard laws or regulations governing direction of movement for the minimum distance necessary before an alternative route that conforms to the traffic laws and regulations is available.   3. The driver of a fire department vehicle, police vehicle, rescue vehicle, or ambulance, or a peace officer riding a police bicycle in the line of duty, may do any of the following:   a. Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation.   b. Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as the driver does not endanger life or property.   4. The exemptions granted to an authorized emergency vehicle under subsection 2 and to a fire department vehicle, police vehicle, rescue vehicle, or ambulance as provided in subsection 3 shall apply only when such vehicle is making use of an audible signaling device meeting the requirements of section 321.433 or a visual signaling device, except that use of an audible or visual signaling device shall not be required when exercising the exemption granted under subsection 3, paragraph “b”, when the vehicle is operated by a peace officer pursuing a suspected violator of the speed restrictions imposed by or pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of determining the speed of travel of such suspected violator.   5. The provisions of this section shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle or the rider of a police bicycle from the duty to drive or ride with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver or rider from the consequences of the driver’s or rider’s reckless disregard for the safety of others.  [C39, §5017.04, 5017.05, 5023.12; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §321.231, 321.232, 321.296; C77, 79, 81, §321.231]  97 Acts, ch 71, §1; 98 Acts, ch 1080, §2; 98 Acts, ch 1100, §46; 2009 Acts, ch 133, §118; 2018 Acts, ch 1022, §2  Referred to in §613.17, 805.8A(11)(a)  For applicable scheduled fines, see §805.8A, subsection 11
IA Code § 321.232 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.232 - Speed detection jamming devices — penalty.

321.232 Speed detection jamming devices — penalty.   1. A person shall not sell, operate, or possess a speed detection jamming device, except as otherwise provided in this section, when the device is in a vehicle operated on the highways of this state or the device is held for sale in this state.   2. This section does not apply to speed measuring devices purchased by, held for purchase for, or operated by peace officers using the devices in performance of their official duties.   3. A speed detection jamming device sold, operated, or possessed in violation of subsection 1 may be seized by a peace officer and is subject to forfeiture as provided by chapter 809 or 809A.   4. For the purposes of this section:   a. “Speed detection jamming device” means any active or passive device, instrument, mechanism, or equipment that is designed or intended to interfere with, disrupt, or scramble the radar or laser that is used by a peace officer to measure the speed of motor vehicles. “Speed detection jamming device” does not include equipment that is legal under federal communications commission regulations, such as a citizens’ band radio, a ham radio, or other similar electronic equipment.   b. “Speed measuring device” includes but is not limited to devices commonly known as radar speed meters or laser speed meters.  [81 Acts, ch 109, §1]  96 Acts, ch 1133, §41; 2013 Acts, ch 140, §158  Referred to in §805.8A(14)(g), 809A.3  For applicable scheduled fines, see §805.8A, subsection 14, paragraph g
IA Code § 321.233 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.233 - Road workers exempted.

321.233 Road workers exempted.   This chapter, except sections 321.277 and 321.280, does not apply to persons and motor vehicles and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon the surface of a highway officially closed to traffic but does apply to such persons and vehicles when traveling to or from such work. The minimum speed restriction of section 321.285, subsection 5, and the provisions of sections 321.297, 321.298, and 321.323 do not apply to road workers operating maintenance equipment on behalf of any state or local authority while engaged in road maintenance, road blading, snow and ice control and removal, and granular resurfacing work on a highway, whether or not the highway is closed to traffic.  [C39, §5017.06; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.233; 82 Acts, ch 1154, §1]  85 Acts, ch 167, §1; 86 Acts, ch 1220, §36; 90 Acts, ch 1230, §64; 97 Acts, ch 104, §18; 2009 Acts, ch 133, §239
IA Code § 321.234 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.234 - Bicycles, animals, or animal-drawn vehicles.

321.234 Bicycles, animals, or animal-drawn vehicles.   1. A person riding an animal or driving an animal drawing a vehicle upon a roadway is subject to the provisions of this chapter applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application.   2. A person, including a peace officer, riding a bicycle on the highway is subject to the provisions of this chapter and has all the rights and duties under this chapter applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application or those provisions for which specific exceptions have been set forth regarding police bicycles.   3. A person propelling a bicycle on the highway shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle.   4. A person shall not use a bicycle on the highway to carry more persons at one time than the number of persons for which the bicycle is designed and equipped.   5. This section does not apply to the use of a bicycle in a parade authorized by proper permit from local authorities.  [C39, §5017.07; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.234]  85 Acts, ch 40, §2; 97 Acts, ch 71, §2  Referred to in §321.236, 805.8A(9)(a)  For applicable scheduled fines, see §805.8A, subsection 9
IA Code § 321.234A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.234A - All-terrain vehicles — highway use.

321.234A All-terrain vehicles — highway use.   1. All-terrain vehicles shall not be operated on a highway unless one or more of the following conditions apply:   a. The operation is between sunrise and sunset and is incidental to the vehicle’s use for agricultural purposes. For purposes of this paragraph, “incidental to the vehicle’s use for agricultural purposes” includes stopping in the course of agricultural use to obtain fuel for the all-terrain vehicle or to obtain food or a nonalcoholic beverage for the operator.   b. The operation is incidental to the vehicle’s use for the purpose of surveying by a licensed engineer or land surveyor.   c. The all-terrain vehicle is operated by an employee or agent of a political subdivision or public utility for the purpose of construction or maintenance on or adjacent to the highway.   d. The all-terrain vehicle is operated by an employee or agent of a public agency as defined in section 34.1 for the purpose of providing emergency services or rescue.   e. The all-terrain vehicle is operated for the purpose of mowing, installing approved trail signs, or providing maintenance on a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle trail designated by the department of natural resources.   f. The all-terrain vehicle is operated on a county roadway in accordance with section 321I.10, subsection 2, or a city street in accordance with section 321I.10, subsection 3.   g. The all-terrain vehicle is crossing the highway pursuant to section 321I.10, subsection 5.   2. A person operating an all-terrain vehicle on a highway shall have a valid driver’s license and the vehicle shall be operated at speeds of thirty-five miles per hour or less.   3. An all-terrain vehicle that is owned by the owner of land adjacent to a highway, other than an interstate road, may be operated by the owner of the all-terrain vehicle, or by a member of the owner’s family, on the portion of the highway right-of-way that is between the shoulder of the roadway, or at least five feet from the edge of the roadway, and the owner’s property line. A person operating an all-terrain vehicle within the highway right-of-way under this subsection shall comply with the registration, safety, and age requirements under chapter 321I.   4. A person convicted of a violation of this section is guilty of a simple misdemeanor punishable as a scheduled violation under section 805.8A, subsection 3.  85 Acts, ch 35, §3; 90 Acts, ch 1230, §65; 98 Acts, ch 1073, §9; 99 Acts, ch 108, §4; 2000 Acts, ch 1203, §9; 2001 Acts, ch 137, §5; 2002 Acts, ch 1001, §1; 2004 Acts, ch 1132, §81; 2006 Acts, ch 1036, §1; 2007 Acts, ch 141, §1; 2010 Acts, ch 1186, §4, 5; 2010 Acts, ch 1190, §45; 2017 Acts, ch 32, §1  Referred to in §321.1, 321I.1, 321I.9, 321I.10, 805.8A(3)(a)
IA Code § 321.235 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.235 - Provisions uniform.

321.235 Provisions uniform.   The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions and municipalities therein and no local authority shall enact or enforce any rule or regulation in conflict with the provisions of this chapter unless expressly authorized herein. Local authorities may, however, adopt additional traffic regulations which are not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter.  [C39, §5017.08; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.235]
IA Code § 321.235A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.235A - Electric personal assistive mobility devices.

321.235A Electric personal assistive mobility devices.   An electric personal assistive mobility device, which is a two-wheeled device as defined in section 321.1, subsection 20B, may be operated by a person at least sixteen years of age on sidewalks and bikeways in accordance with this section.   1. None of the following are required for operation of an electric personal assistive mobility device:   a. Licensure or registration of the electric personal assistive mobility device under this chapter.   b. Possession of a driver’s license or permit by the operator of the electric personal assistive mobility device.   c. Proof of financial responsibility.   2. A person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device on a sidewalk or bikeway shall do all of the following:   a. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and human-powered devices.   b. Give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian or human-powered device.   3. A person shall not operate an electric personal assistive mobility device at the times specified in section 321.384 unless the person or the electric personal assistive mobility device is equipped with a headlight visible from the front of the electric personal assistive mobility device and at least one red reflector visible from the rear of the electric personal assistive mobility device.   4. Violations of this section are punishable as a scheduled violation under section 805.8A, subsection 9A.  2002 Acts, ch 1063, §30; 2004 Acts, ch 1013, §29, 35; 2004 Acts, ch 1175, §397, 400  Referred to in §321.236, 805.8A(9A)
IA Code § 321.237 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.237 - Signs — requirement — notice.

321.237 Signs — requirement — notice.   1. A traffic ordinance or regulation enacted under section 321.236, subsection 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, or 13, shall not be effective until signs, giving notice of such local traffic regulations as specified in the department manual on uniform traffic-control devices, are posted upon or at the entrances to the highway or part thereof affected as may be most appropriate and shall be erected at the expense of the local authority.   2. When a city has adopted an ordinance as authorized in section 321.236, subsection 12, or an ordinance which prohibits standing or parking of vehicles upon a street or streets during any time when snow-removal operations are in progress and before such operations have resulted in the removal or clearance of snow from such street or streets, signs as specified in the department manual on uniform traffic-control devices, posted as provided in subsection 1, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the existence of such restrictions.  [C39, §5018.02; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.237]  86 Acts, ch 1056, §3; 2018 Acts, ch 1026, §111  Referred to in §331.362
IA Code § 321.238 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.238 - Use of electronic devices while driving — preemption of local legislation.

321.238 Use of electronic devices while driving — preemption of local legislation.   The provisions of this chapter restricting the use of electronic communication devices and electronic entertainment devices by motor vehicle operators shall be implemented uniformly throughout the state. Such provisions shall preempt any county or municipal ordinance regarding the use of an electronic communication device or electronic entertainment device by a motor vehicle operator. In addition, a county or municipality shall not adopt or continue in effect an ordinance regarding the use of an electronic communication device or electronic entertainment device by a motor vehicle operator.  2010 Acts, ch 1105, §5  Referred to in §331.362
IA Code § 321.239 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.239 - Counties may restrict parking of vehicles.

321.239 Counties may restrict parking of vehicles.   1. The county board of supervisors may adopt, amend, or repeal traffic ordinances to regulate or prohibit the standing or parking of vehicles within the right-of-way of any highway under its jurisdiction.   2. Any person violating a traffic ordinance adopted under this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be fined not to exceed twenty-five dollars, or be imprisoned not to exceed seven days in the county jail. The form and style of the information shall be in the name of the county and as against the person in violation of the traffic ordinance.  [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.239]  Referred to in §321.236, 331.362, 602.8103, 602.8106, 805.8A(1)(a)  For fines applicable to offenses charged as scheduled violations, see §805.8A, subsection 1, paragraph a
IA Code § 321.240 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.240 - Altering center of gravity of vehicle.

321.240 Altering center of gravity of vehicle. Repealed by 96 Acts, ch 1152, §26.
IA Code § 321.241 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.241 - Regulation of taxicabs by local authorities — limits.

321.241 Regulation of taxicabs by local authorities — limits.   1. A local authority shall not enact, enforce, or maintain any ordinance, regulation, or rule that imposes a requirement on a person operating a taxicab having a seating capacity of less than seven passengers and not operating on a regular route or between specified points that is more restrictive than any of the following:   a. Requiring the person to have a driver’s license valid for the operation of the motor vehicle used as a taxicab that is not an instruction permit, special instruction permit, or temporary restricted license.   b. Prohibiting the person from operating the taxicab if any of the following apply:   (1) The person is restricted to operating motor vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device.   (2) The person’s driving privileges have been suspended, revoked, barred, canceled, denied, or disqualified in the prior three-year period.   (3) The person has been convicted of more than three moving violations in the prior three-year period.   (4) The person has been convicted of violating section 321.218, 321.277, or 321J.21, or section 321A.32, subsection 1, in the prior three-year period.   (5) The person has been convicted in the prior seven-year period of a felony, of violating section 321J.2 or 321J.2A, or of any crime involving resisting law enforcement, dishonesty, injury to another person, damage to the property of another person, or operating a vehicle in a manner that endangers another person.   (6) The person is registered on the national sex offender registry.   2. A local authority shall not enact, enforce, or maintain any ordinance, regulation, or rule that requires a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity that sells or offers for sale transportation by taxicabs having a seating capacity of less than seven passengers and not operating on a regular route or between specified points to maintain a physical place of business in the local authority’s jurisdiction as a condition of operating such taxicabs in the local authority’s jurisdiction.  2016 Acts, ch 1101, §4, 24  Referred to in §321.236, 325A.2, 331.362
IA Code § 321.247 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.247 - Golf cart operation on city streets.

321.247 Golf cart operation on city streets.   1. a. Incorporated areas may, upon approval of their governing body, allow the operation of golf carts on city streets by persons possessing a valid driver’s license. However, a golf cart shall not be operated upon a city street which is a primary road extension through the city but shall be allowed to cross a city street which is a primary road extension through the city.   b. The golf carts shall be equipped with a slow moving vehicle sign and a bicycle safety flag and operate on the streets only from sunrise to sunset.   c. Golf carts operated on city streets shall be equipped with adequate brakes and shall meet any other safety requirements imposed by the governing body.   2. Golf carts are not subject to the registration provisions of this chapter.   3. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a simple misdemeanor punishable as a scheduled violation under section 805.8A, subsection 3.  [82 Acts, ch 1041, §1]  90 Acts, ch 1230, §66; 98 Acts, ch 1073, §9; 2000 Acts, ch 1203, §10; 2001 Acts, ch 137, §5; 2010 Acts, ch 1069, §45; 2010 Acts, ch 1190, §46  Referred to in §331.362, 805.8A(3)(b)
IA Code § 321.248 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.248 - Parks and cemeteries.

321.248 Parks and cemeteries.   Local authorities may by general rule, ordinance, or regulation exclude vehicles from any cemetery or ground used for the burial of the dead, or exclude vehicles used solely or principally for commercial purposes, from any park or part of a park system where such general rule, ordinance, or regulation is applicable equally and generally to all other vehicles used for the same purpose, if, at the entrance, or at each entrance if there be more than one, to such cemetery or park from which vehicles are so excluded, there shall have been posted a sign plainly legible from the middle of the public highway on which such cemetery or park opens, plainly indicating such exclusion and prohibition.  [S13, §1571-m20; C24, 27, 31, 35, §4994; C39, §5018.13; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.248]  Referred to in §331.362
IA Code § 321.249 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.249 - School zones.

321.249 School zones.   Cities and counties shall have the power to establish school zones and provide for the stopping of all motor vehicles approaching the school zones, when movable stop signs have been placed in the streets in the cities and highways in counties at the limits of the zones, notwithstanding the provisions of any statute to the contrary. All traffic-control devices provided for school zones shall conform to specifications included in the manual of traffic-control devices adopted by the department, except the provision prohibiting the use of portable or part-time stop signs.  [C31, 35, §4997-d1; C39, §5018.14; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.249]  97 Acts, ch 108, §14  Referred to in §331.362
IA Code § 321.250 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.250 - Discriminations.

321.250 Discriminations.   When the local authorities of other states shall, by the adoption of rules and regulations or otherwise, prohibit motor vehicles registered under the laws of this state from operating upon highways in any subdivision of such other state, the local authorities of this state may, by ordinance or otherwise, require the motor vehicles of the subdivisions of such other state while operating by their own power in this state to be registered under the laws of this state.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, §4998; C39, §5018.15; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.250]  Referred to in §331.362
IA Code § 321.253 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION|Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD|Section 321.253 - Department to erect signs.

321.253 Department to erect signs.   1. The department shall place and maintain such traffic-control devices, conforming to its manual and specifications, upon all primary highways as it deems necessary to indicate and to carry out the provisions of this chapter or to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. Whenever practical, the devices or signs shall be purchased from the director of the Iowa department of corrections.   2. The department shall post signs informing motorists of the penalties for speeding in a road work zone and that the scheduled fine for committing any other moving traffic violation in a road work zone is doubled.  [C24, 27, §4627; C31, 35, §4627, 5079-d7; C39, §5019.02; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.253]  83 Acts, ch 96, §157, 159, 160; 93 Acts, ch 114, §2; 97 Acts, ch 104, §19; 2008 Acts, ch 1124, §8  Analogous provisions, §321.345