What Is The Definition Of The Iowa Dui Law?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle in Iowa in any of the following conditions: While under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or other drug combination of such substances. While having an alcohol concentration of .10 or more. While having any amount of a controlled substance in one's body. Iowa's implied consent law means that any person who operates a motor vehicle in the state agrees to have a blood, breath, and/or urine test performed to determine alcohol level or presence of drugs whenever a peace officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person is operating under the influence.

Are There Any Other Costs?

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All fines listed do not include a mandatory 30% surcharge and court costs.

Can Victims Of Dui Receive Restitution?

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Victims may receive restitution for all damages caused by a defendant. Public agencies may receive up to $500 for costs incurred as a result of a defendant's crime.

How Are Speed Limits Enforced?

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Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes
Radar Yes
Vascar Yes
Photo Radar No
Aircraft Yes
Laser Yes

How Can I Get My Drivers License Re-Instated?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

If a driver's license or nonresident operating privilege has been revoked for any reason under chapter 321J (whether the result of a court order or administrative action), the license or privilege may not be reinstated until the person: Pays a $200 civil penalty; Presents proof of completion of a course for drinking drivers; Presents proof of completion of a substance abuse evaluation and treatment or rehabilitation services; and Complies with financial responsibility law if applicable.

How Can Tickets Be Paid?

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Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.

Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?

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What Are Drivers License Revocations For A First Offense?

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180 days. When a chemical test indicates an alcohol level of .10 or more or the presence of a controlled substance, and the person has had no OWIrelated revocations in the previous 12 years. May apply for a temporary restricted license after the first 30 days if an ignition interlock device is installed on all vehicles driven by offender. If under 21, ineligible for temporary restricted license until 60 days have passed.

What Are Drivers License Revocations For Second Or Subsequent Offense?

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One year. One or more revocations in the previous 12 years. Not eligible for temporary restricted license for one year.

What Are Some Other Regulations?

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Open intoxicants are prohibited in the vehicle unless carried in trunk or area out of reach of driver.
Unloaded firearms are permitted in the vehicle. Firearms are not required to be cased but must be out of reach of driver.
Studded tires are permitted from November 1 to April 1.
Tire chains are not required.
Iowa has a seat belt law with primary enforcement for all front seat occupants.
Iowa has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 7 years of age. Children under age 3 must use approved car safety seats.
Iowa does not have a mandatory motorcycle helmet law.
Registration must be carried in the vehicle. Insurance card is not required to be carried in the vehicle.

What Are The Criminal Penalties For A Fist Offense?

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A serious misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,500, or both. The minimum jail time is 48 hours and the minimum fine is $1,000. The judge may waive up to $500 of the fine if the crime did not result in personal injury or property damage. As an alternative to a portion or all of the fine, the court may order the person to perform unpaid community service. These offenders must complete a substance abuse evaluation and treatment, a course for drinking drivers, and in some cases, a reality education substance abuse prevention program (usually for drivers under the age of 21).

What Are The Criminal Penalties For A Second Offense?

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An aggravated misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in prison. A minimum of seven days in jail must be served. A fine of $1,500 to $5,000 must be paid.

What Are The Criminal Penalties For A Third Or Subsequent Offense?

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A class "D" felony, punishable by up to five years in prison, and a fine of $2,500 to $7,500. A minimum of 30 days in jail must be served.

What Are The Criminal Penalties For Owi Causing Death Or Serous Injury?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

An OWI that causes the death of another person is a class "B" felony, punishable by up to 25 years in prison. This sentence cannot be suspended, and a defendant cannot be released on bail before sentencing, or while on appeal. There is no fine, but victim restitution may be ordered. OWI which causes a serious injury to another person is a class "D" felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison. This sentence cannot be suspended. A fine of from $500 to $7,500 may be imposed, and victim restitution may be ordered.

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A First Offense Deferred?

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30 90 days. If license is not otherwise revoked and court defers judgment. May apply for a temporary restricted license after 30 days, if an ignition interlock device is installed on all vehicles driven by offender.

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A First Offense?:

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One year. When a chemical test is refused, and the person had no OWIrelated revocations in the previous 12 years. May apply for a temporary restricted license after the first 90 days if an ignition interlock device is installed on all vehicles driven by offender and a plea of guilty is entered.

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A Second Offense?

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2 years. One or more revocations in the preceding 12 years. May apply for a temporary restricted license after one year, if an ignition interlock device is installed on all vehicles driven by offender.

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A Second Or Subsequent Offense?

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Two years. One or more revocations in the previous 12 years. May apply for a temporary restricted license after one year, if ignition interlock device is installed on all vehicles driven by offender.

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A Third Offense?

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Six years. May apply for a temporary restricted license after one year if an ignition interlock device is installed on all vehicles driven by offender.

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For Any Level Of Offense Involving A Death Caused By Owi?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Six years. May apply for a temporary restricted license after two years if an ignition interlock device is installed on all vehicles driven by offender.

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For Any Level Of Offense Involving Personal Injury Caused By Owi ?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

One Year in Addition to any other Revocation. May apply for a temporary restricted license when otherwise permitted by other revocation; an ignition interlock device must be installed on all vehicles driven by offender.

What Are The Implications Of Driving While Revoked?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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 violation) commits a serious misdemeanor and must pay a fine of $1,000 plus 30% surcharge and court costs. Law enforcement officers may impound vehicles if the driver's license is revoked for an OWI. If such a driver is convicted of a second or subsequent offense driving with a revoked license, the vehicle must be seized and forfeited to the state. The owner of a vehicle who lends the vehicle to a person whose license is revoked for an OWI commits a simple misdemeanor and is jointly liable for any damages the driver causes, if the owner knew, should have known, or gave consent to the operation of the vehicle by a driver with a revoked license.

What Are The Implications Upon Conviction - If Not Otherwise Revoked Administratively For A First Offense?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT

Upon conviction, if no convictions or revocations in the preceding 12 years. May apply for a temporary restricted license after 30 days if an ignition interlock device is installed on all vehicles driven by offender if the chemical test was failed and 90 days if the test was refused. If under 21, ineligible for temporary restricted license until 60 days have passed.

What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Compulsory insurance law. Financial responsibility law with securitytype law and future prooftype law applicable in the event of an accident causing death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $500. Minimum limits: $20,000/40,000/15,000. Nofault insurance is required. Iowa has unsatisfied judgment funds law and uninsured motorist law.

What Are The Speed Limits In Iowa?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Unless Otherwise Posted
Absolute Interstate 65 mph
Ltd Access Rds 65 mph
Other Primary Rds 55 mph
Residential 25 mph

What Else Should I Know?

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OWI convictions and deferred judgments that occurred anywhere in the United States within the preceding twelve years will count in determining whether the offense charged is a second or third offense. Also, deferred judgments, deferred sentences or probation without service of the mandatory minimum period of incarceration may be granted in an OWI case only if the defendant: Has never been previously convicted or received a deferred judgment for OWI anywhere in the United States; At the time of arrest, agreed to take a chemical test, and had a test result no higher than .15%. Did not cause injury to any other person by driving while intoxicated.

What Is .02/ "Zero Tolerance" Administrative License Revocations For Drivers Under 21?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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 first violation and 90 days on subsequent violations. If such a person is suspected of operating with an alcohol level of .02 or more and refuses chemical testing, the license revocation will be one year on a first violation and two years on a second or subsequent violation. These revocations, .02/"zero tolerance" revocations, are administrative and are not dependent upon criminal charges being filed. If a license is revoked for a .02/"zero tolerance" violation, the driver is not eligible for a temporary restricted license at any time during the revocation.

What Is A Member Driver License Compact?

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If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.

What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?

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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 not a member, you may have to pay a cash bond before you can continue your trip.

What Is A Substance Abuse Evaluation?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

All persons convicted must undergo a substance abuse evaluation (at the offender's expense) prior to sentencing, and the court must order the defendant to follow recommendations of the evaluation.

What Is The Administrative Or Court Ordered Revocation For A Minor?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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 revocation expires or until the person reaches 18, whichever is later.

What Is Vehicle Impoundment Or Immobilization?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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 arrest. The impoundment (or immobilization) continues for at least 180 days, or until the driver's license revocation is completed, whichever period is longer. If the vehicle is not impounded at the time of arrest, it must be impounded or immobilized upon conviction for second or subsequent offense OWI. Operating a motor vehicle in violation of an order of impoundment or immobilization, shall result in the vehicle being seized and forfeited to the state, and criminal charges being filed (a serious misdemeanor).

When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Accidents involving death or personal injury must be reported immediately to the local authorities and (if the accident results in death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $500) within 72 hours to the Iowa Department of Transportation, Office of Driver Services, Park Fair Mall, 100 Euclid, P.O. Box 9204, Des Moines IA 503069204. An accident must also be reported to the Chief of Police in cities with a population of 15,000 or more.

When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?

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Speeding Yes
Parking Yes
Equipment Yes
DWI Yes

What Is The Definition Of The Iowa Dui Law?

What Is The Definition Of The Iowa Dui Law?

Are There Any Other Costs?

Can Victims Of Dui Receive Restitution?

How Are Speed Limits Enforced?

How Can I Get My Drivers License Re-Instated?

How Can Tickets Be Paid?

Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?

What Are Drivers License Revocations For A First Offense?

What Are Drivers License Revocations For Second Or Subsequent Offense?

What Are Some Other Regulations?

What Are The Criminal Penalties For A Fist Offense?

What Are The Criminal Penalties For A Second Offense?

What Are The Criminal Penalties For A Third Or Subsequent Offense?

What Are The Criminal Penalties For Owi Causing Death Or Serous Injury?

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A First Offense  Deferred?

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A First Offense?:

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A Second Offense?

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A Second Or Subsequent Offense?

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A Third Offense?

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For Any Level Of Offense Involving A Death Caused By Owi?

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For Any Level Of Offense Involving Personal Injury Caused By Owi ?

What Are The Implications Of Driving While Revoked?

What Are The Implications Upon Conviction - If Not Otherwise Revoked Administratively For A First Offense?

What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?

What Are The Speed Limits In Iowa?

What Else Should I Know?

What Is .02/ "Zero Tolerance" Administrative License Revocations For Drivers Under 21?

What Is A Member Driver License Compact?

What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?

What Is A Substance Abuse Evaluation?

What Is The Administrative Or Court Ordered Revocation For A Minor?

What Is Vehicle Impoundment Or Immobilization?

When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?

When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?

What Are The Implications Of An Administrative Test Refusal For A First Offense Deferred?