Top 10 Iowa Driving Law You Need to Know

If you are driving in Iowa, you need to be aware of 10 traffic laws that may be different then the laws of neighboring states. Some of these differences may include the rules for child safety, how the state handles drunk drivers, how new driver’s get licensed, and the penalties for work zone violations.

Top 10 Iowa Driving Law You Need to Know

If you are driving in Iowa, you need to be aware of 10 traffic laws that may be different then the laws of neighboring states. Some of these differences may include the rules for child safety, how the state handles drunk drivers, how new driver’s get licensed, and the penalties for work zone violations. Here’re the top 10 laws you need to be aware of.

1
Under primary enforcement laws, cell phone use is banned for all intermediate licensed drivers and text messaging is banned for all drivers under secondary enforcement laws.
2
Children under 12 months old who weigh less than 20 pounds are to be secured in a rear-facing child seat. Children between the ages of 1 and 5 years are to be secured in forward-facing child seats or booster seats. Those between the ages of 6 and 17 can use adult seat belts when the fit properly. The fine for failing to properly secure child passengers is $195 for a first offense.
3
Marijuana is illegal to use or possess, and the state has zero tolerance for drivers with THC in their bloodstream.
4
Drunk drivers can expect to have their license suspended for 180 days for a first offense, and the court has discretion over the use of ignition interlock devices.
5
New drivers can get their learner’s permit at age 14, their intermediate license at 16, and full driving privileges at age 17.
6
The state does not have a mandatory helmet law for motorcyclists and bicyclists.
7
Mature drivers aged 70 and older must renew their license every two years.
8
Under primary enforcement laws, all front-seat passengers must wear a seat belt or face a $127 fine.
9
The state does not conduct sobriety checkpoints.
10
The penalties for all moving violations occurring in work zones are enhanced up to $1,000.

Have You Been Injured in a Car Accident? Call Us Today!

America’s highways and bi-ways are dangerous. If you’ve been injured in a car accident or lost a loved one in a fatal crash, you need a dedicated team of attorneys and legal professionals fighting for your rights. Our attorneys have a long and proven record of helping the victims of car accidents get the compensation they deserve.

Call us today if you or a loved one were injured in a

  • Commercial bus crashes
  • School bus accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Truck crashes
  • Motorcycle collisions
  • Commercial vehicle accidents
  • Semi-truck crashes

We’ll fight insurance companies, negligent operators, and reckless drivers to get you the maximum compensation you deserve.

100% Free
Case Evaluation

Sidebar Lead Form

Expedited Claims

From accident investigations to crash scene recreations to attorneys receiving a live stream of the most current data, our Digital Command Center allows us to move information and start building a case just about as fast you can text us about it.

Secure & Confidential

Your security is important to us. The information you provide is 100% confidential. Accidents and the legal process can be stressful. With AccidentUSA, it doesn’t have to be that way, and it won’t.

No Fee Guarantee

As you can tell, we do things a little different than most other firms. And just like we don’t charge a fee for confidential case evaluations, we don’t charge you one dime for our representation unless we win the best outcome possible for your specific case.
WordPress Lightbox Plugin