IA HF2658

Defines "street takeover" as reckless driving, careless driving, or drag racing involving at least three motor vehicles or one or more spectators present.

First-time participants face a simple misdemeanor with fines of $500-$2,000 and driver's license revocation; second violations result in a serious misdemeanor with fines of $2,500-$4,000 and up to one year imprisonment.

Third or subsequent participation violations constitute a class "D" felony with fines of $3,500-$7,500 and up to five years imprisonment, plus a four-year license revocation period.

Peace officers must impound vehicles used in street takeovers for 30 days, with unclaimed vehicles subject to abandoned vehicle procedures.

Organizing a street takeover is a serious misdemeanor (up to one year confinement, $430-$2,560 fine); spectating is a simple misdemeanor with a $400 fine.