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IA HF41
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Meggers
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AI Summary
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Adds Code section 321.288 (failure to reduce speed or control a motor vehicle) to the list of traffic violations eligible for enhanced penalties when the violation causes serious injury or death
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Current law requires drivers to reduce speed when approaching pedestrians, animals, intersections, curves, emergency vehicles, work zones, and other hazardous conditions, with a standard fine of $135
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Violations causing serious injury may result in an additional $500 fine, license suspension for up to 90 days, or both
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Violations causing death may result in an additional $1,000 fine, license suspension for up to 180 days, or both
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These additional penalties are imposed on top of the standard scheduled fine and any other penalties provided by law
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to additional penalties for violations for failing to reduce speed when required or otherwise control a motor vehicle that result in serious injury or death.(See HF 173.)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 418.
2/24/2025