Iowa Administrative Code

607.22(1) Scope. This rule pertains to the issuance of restricted commercial driver’s licenses to employees of the following designated farm-related service industries: agrichemical businesses, custom harvesters, farm retail outlets and suppliers and livestock feeders as permitte…

certificate. 607.23(1) Applicants for a commercial learner’s permit, a restricted commercial driver’s license, or a duplicate, new, transferred, renewed or upgraded CDL. a. A person shall provide to the department a self-certification of type of driving if the person is applying …

607.24(1) Applicability. This rule applies to: a. An applicant for or holder of a commercial learner’s permit, b. An applicant for or holder of a commercial driver’s license, c. An applicant seeking to transfer a commercial driver’s license from a prior state of domicile to the s…

607.25(1) Actual weight prohibited. In determining whether the vehicle is a representative vehicle for the skills test and the group of commercial driver’s license for which the applicant is applying, the vehicle’s gross weight rating or gross combination weight rating must be us…

addition, the following definitions are adopted: “Air brake system” means a system that uses air as a medium for transmitting pressure or force from the driver’s control to the service brake. “Air brake system” shall include any braking system operating fully or partially on the …

commercial driver’s license or a commercial learner’s permit or a person who has been disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle as provided in the department’s “Record Management Manual” adopted in 761—Chapter 4. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections …

607.5(1) Code of Federal Regulations. The department’s administration of commercial driver’s licenses shall be in compliance with the state procedures set forth in 49 CFR Section 383.73, and this chapter shall be construed to that effect. The department adopts the following porti…

requirements of Iowa Code sections 321.180(2)“e,” 321.182 and 321.188 and 761—Chapter 601, and provide the proofs of citizenship or lawful permanent residence and state of domicile required by 49 CFR Section 383.71. If the applicant is domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction and appl…

607.7(1) Classes. The department may issue a commercial driver’s license only as a Class A, B or C driver’s license. The license class identifies the types of vehicles that may be operated. A commercial driver’s license may have endorsements that authorize additional vehicle oper…

be valid without retesting or additional fees when renewing or upgrading a license. The endorsements that authorize additional commercial motor vehicle operations with a commercial driver’s license are: 607.8(1) Hazardous material. A hazardous material endorsement (H) is required…

commercial driver’s license are listed in 761—subrule 605.8(3) and are explained below: 607.9(1) Air brake. The air brake restriction (L, no air brake equipped CMV) applies to a licensee who either fails the air brake component of the knowledge test or performs the skills test in…

“Accident free” as used in Iowa Code section 321.180B means the driver has not been involved in a contributive accident. “Appropriate school authority” means the superintendent of a public school or the superintendent’s designee; the chief administrator of an accredited nonpublic…

615.10(1) The department may suspend a person’s license when the person has committed a serious violation of the motor vehicle laws. 615.10(2) “Serious violation” means that: a. The person’s conviction for a moving violation was accompanied by a written report from the arresting …

person’s license when a report is received from another state under the nonresident violator compact that an Iowa licensee has failed to comply with the terms of a traffic citation. The suspension will continue until the department receives evidence of compliance with the terms o…

615.12(1) The department shall suspend a person’s license when the department receives notice from the clerk of the district court that an indictment or trial information has been filed charging the person with homicide by vehicle under Iowa Code section 707.6A(1) or 707.6A(2). T…

license. 615.13(1) Suspension of a special minor’s restricted license. a. Suspensions issued under Iowa Code section 321.194(7) may be concurrent. Each suspension requires a separate three-month waiting period pursuant to Iowa Code section 321.194(7)“b.” b. A written report submi…

615.14(1) A suspension issued by the department under Iowa Code section 321.210A shall continue until the department receives notice from a clerk of the district court that all appropriate payments have been made, the person has entered into an executed installment agreement unde…

615.15(1) Suspension for juveniles adjudicated delinquent for certain offenses. a. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 321.213A, the department will suspend the license of a person for one year upon receipt of an adjudication and dispositional order from the clerk of the juvenile court…

615.16(1) From child support services. a. The department shall suspend a person’s Iowa-issued driver’s license upon receipt of a certificate of noncompliance from the child support services. b. The suspension shall continue until receipt of a withdrawal of the certificate of nonc…

person’s license when the department receives satisfactory evidence of a violation of a restriction imposed on the license. The suspension period is at least 30 days for the first violation and at least 90 days for subsequent violations. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Co…

615.18(1) A revocation issued by the department pursuant to Iowa Code section 321.209 shall be at least one year except as provided in Iowa Code section 321.212. 615.18(2) For purposes of issuing a revocation under Iowa Code section 321.209(2), “felony” includes a conviction that…

The department is to extend the period of license suspension or revocation for an additional like period when the person is convicted of operating a motor vehicle while the person’s license is suspended or revoked under Iowa Code chapter 321J. This rule is intended to implement I…

615.2(1) Additional rules addressing denial, cancellation or disqualification of a commercial driver’s license are found in 761—Chapter 607, “Commercial Driver Licensing.” 615.2(2) Rules implementing Iowa Code chapter 321J are found in 761—Chapter 620, “OWI and Implied Consent.” …

revocation, disqualification or bar shall begin 30 days after the department’s notice of such action is served. However, a cancellation issued by the department under Iowa Code section 321.184, 321.185, 321.189, 321.191 or 321.201 will take effect ten days after the department’s …

615.21(1) The department shall send a notice of a sanction by first-class mail to the person’s mailing address as shown on departmental records. 615.21(2) In lieu of service by mail, the notice may be delivered by a peace officer, a departmental employee, or any person over 18 ye…

615.22(1) Applicability. This rule applies to: a. License denials, cancellations and suspensions under Iowa Code sections 321.177 through 321.215 and 321A.4 through 321A.11 except suspensions under Iowa Code sections 321.213A and 321.213B. b. License suspensions and revocations u…

surrender the license to the designated representative of the department on or before the effective date of the sanction. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 307.12(1)“j,” 321.201, 321.208, 321.210D, 321.212, 321.216, 321.556 and 321A.31. [ARC 9135C, IAB 4/16/25…

when the sanction has ended if the person is otherwise eligible for issuance of the license and the person has: 615.24(1) Filed proof of financial responsibility under Iowa Code chapter 321A, when required, for all vehicles to be operated. Only the motor vehicles covered under th…

fraudulent use of a person’s name or other fraudulent identification that resulted in a record of conviction for a scheduled violation under Iowa Code chapter 321 and listed in Iowa Code section 805.8A may submit a written application to the department using Form 420049. The depa…

615.26(1) Pursuant to Iowa Code section 321.180B(3)“a,” remedial driver improvement action means any or all of the following as determined by the department: suspension, safety advisory letter, additional restriction(s), safety consultation, educational program, knowledge examina…

615.27(1) When required. a. In lieu of suspension, the department may require the following persons to attend and successfully complete, at the person’s own expense, a driver improvement program approved by the department: (1) A habitual violator. (2) A person who is convicted fo…

615.28(1) A person is not eligible for a temporary restricted license under Iowa Code section 321.215 if the person is subject to the following sanctions: a. License denial or cancellation. b. License suspension for incapability. c. License suspension for noncompliance with the f…

sanctions are available at any driver’s license service center or at www.iowadot.gov. Assistance is also available by mail from the Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 9204, Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9204; in person at 6310 SE Convenience Blvd., Anken…

615.4(1) A person is determined to be a habitual offender under Iowa Code section 321.555(1) in accordance with the following point system: a. Points are assigned to convictions as follows: Conviction Points Perjury or the making of a false affidavit or statement under oath to th…

615.5(1) The department may suspend a person’s license for at least 60 days if the person is a habitually reckless or negligent driver of a motor vehicle. “Habitually reckless or negligent driver” means a person who has accumulated a combination of three or more contributive acci…

615.6(1) The department may suspend a person’s license when the person is a habitual violator of the traffic laws. “Habitual violator” means that the person has been convicted of three or more moving violations committed within a 12-month period. 615.6(2) The minimum suspension p…

of safely operating a motor vehicle is subject to license suspension or denial by the department. 615.7(1) Suspension or denial for incapability may be based on one or more of the following: a. Receipt of a medical report or vision report stating that the person is not physically…

license upon receipt of a conviction or written law enforcement report that the person has permitted unlawful or fraudulent use of the license. The suspension period will be at least 30 but no more than 60 days. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 321.210, 321.2…

revoke a person’s license when the department is notified by another state that the person committed an offense in that state that, if committed in Iowa, would be grounds for suspension or revocation. The notice may indicate either a conviction or a final administrative decision.…

“Final compliance report” means a report as described in Iowa Code section 321J.17A(3). “Medical doctor” for purposes of this chapter means a licensed physician under Iowa Code chapter 148 (doctor of medicine or osteopathy) or the equivalent licensed in another state. “Violation”…

satisfactorily complete a course for drinking drivers under Iowa Code chapter 321J has successfully completed the course, the program provider under Iowa Code section 321J.22(2)“a” shall electronically report completion to the department in a manner approved by the department. [A…

from the Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 9204, Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9204; in person at 6310 SE Convenience Boulevard, Ankeny, Iowa; by telephone at 515.244.9124; by email at driver.services@iowadot.us; or by facsimile at 515.239.1837. [ARC 92…

620.3(1) Application. An application for a temporary restricted license may be submitted, at any time before or during the revocation period, by completing Form 430400. The application form should be furnished by the arresting officer. It may also be obtained upon oral or written…

620.4(1) Access and approval. An approved ignition interlock provider seeking to access department records to perform the electronic reporting outlined in this rule must apply to the department in a manner approved by the department and in compliance with 761—Chapter 301. 620.4(2…

620.5(1) Contested case hearing. a. A person may request a contested case hearing by submitting Form 432034 to the department or by submitting a written request to the motor vehicle division. The request is to include the person’s name, date of birth, driver’s license number, com…

has ended if the person has satisfied the requirements under paragraphs 620.3(2)“a” and “c” through “e” and Iowa Code section 321J.17. [ARC 9267C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]

expired. The department may issue a temporary restricted license under Iowa Code section 321J.20(6) for six months from the end of the original revocation, unless a longer period of time is necessary to complete the requirements for driver’s license reinstatement. 620.7(1) An app…

section 321J.4(3) shall be 90 days. [ARC 9267C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]

a person’s driver’s license under Iowa Code chapter 321J, the department shall also order the person to submit to substance use disorder evaluation and, if recommended, substance use disorder treatment. A provider of substance use disorder evaluation and treatment shall be licens…

625.1(1) The application for an undercover driver’s license must: a. Be in writing. b. Include a fictitious name as well as the applicant’s true identity. c. Include a statement of need. d. Be signed by both the applicant and the head, or the designee of the head with supervisory…