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IA HF542
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety
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AI Summary
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Expands Iowa's "move over" law (Code section 321.323A) to require motorists to use caution when approaching slow-moving authorized emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights, not just stationary ones
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Defines "slow-moving" as operating at 15 miles per hour or less on, along, or adjacent to the roadway in connection with official job duties
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Requires drivers to either change lanes away from the emergency vehicle if safe, or reduce speed below the posted limit and prepare to stop
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Violations constitute a simple misdemeanor with a $135 fine, with enhanced penalties of $500 for violations causing bodily injury and $1,000 for violations causing death
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License suspension penalties apply: 90 days for property damage, 180 days for bodily injury, and one year for death resulting from a violation
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to operators of motor vehicles approaching certain slow-moving authorized emergency vehicles, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HF 98.)
Last Action
Referred to Public Safety. H.J. 895.
4/3/2025