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Iowa Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: What Is The Administrative Or Court Ordered Revocation For A Minor?
  A: If a driver is under the age of 18 and his or her license or operating privileges are revoked administratively or by a court order, the revocation continues until the … More
• Q: What Is .02/ "Zero Tolerance" Administrative License Revocations For Drivers Under 21?
  A: The license of a person under 21 who submits to a chemical test which indicates an alcohol level of .02 or more but less than .10 will be revoked for 60 days on a … More
• Q: What Are The Implications Of Driving While Revoked?
  A: A person who drives while their license is revoked under the OWI chapter (whether the revocation is administrative or court ordered, and whether for an OWI or a .02 … More
• Q: What Is Vehicle Impoundment Or Immobilization?
  A: A person arrested for second or subsequent OWI, or for driving while a license is revoked for an OWI may have the motor vehicle seized and impounded immediately upon … More
• Q: How Can I Get My Drivers License Re-Instated?
  A: If a driver's license or non­resident operating privilege has been revoked for any reason under chapter 321J (whether the result of a court order or administrative … More
• Q: What Are The Speed Limits In Iowa?
  A: Unless Otherwise Posted Absolute Interstate 65 mph Ltd Access Rds 65 mph Other Primary Rds 55 mph Residential 25 mph More
• Q: How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
  A: Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar Yes Photo Radar No Aircraft Yes Laser Yes More
• Q: How Can Tickets Be Paid?
  A: Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
• Q: Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
  A: No
• Q: When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?
  A: Speeding Yes Parking Yes Equipment Yes DWI Yes More
• Q: What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?
  A: Nonresident motorist receiving a ticket in a member state will receive the same treatment as resident motorists. If your state or the state you receive a ticket in is … More