Operation.

1. The operator of a personal delivery device shall ensure that, while engaged, the device does all of the following: a. Operates in a manner that complies with the provisions of chapter 321 applicable to pedestrians, other than section 321.326 , unless the provision of chapter 321 cannot by its nature apply to the device. b. Yields the right-of-way to all other traffic, including pedestrians. c. Operates in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere with other traffic, including pedestrians. d. Complies with any ordinance regulating personal delivery devices adopted by a local authority, as defined in section 321.1 , that is not inconsistent with this chapter . e. Is monitored or controlled by an agent of the business entity operating the device. f. Operates in a manner that allows the device to come to a controlled stop in a reasonably safe time and distance. 2. The operator of a personal delivery device shall ensure that, while engaged, the device does not do any of the following: a. Obstructs the right-of-way of any other traffic, including pedestrians. b. Transports any hazardous material regulated by section 321.450 or 49 U.S.C. ch. 51 that is required to be placarded. 3. A person who violates this section commits a simple misdemeanor punishable as a scheduled violation under section 805.8A, subsection 9B . 2021 Acts, ch 119, §6 Referred to in §805.8A(9B)(a)