IA HF2103

Reduces the maximum speed limit on unpaved secondary roads under county jurisdiction from 55 mph to 45 mph at all times, eliminating the previous day/night distinction of 55 mph daytime and 50 mph nighttime.

Paved secondary roads surfaced with concrete or asphalt retain the same speed limits as primary highways.

County boards of supervisors may still set lower speed limits on specific secondary roads following an engineering and traffic investigation.

Counties may use nonpermanent overlays or stickers approved by the Iowa Department of Transportation on existing speed limit signs until permanent replacement occurs on the county's regular schedule.

Speeding violations remain simple misdemeanors with fines ranging from $30 (up to 5 mph over) to $135 plus $5 per mph over 20 mph above the limit, with increased fines in work zones.