Title VIII, TRANSPORTATION (Ch. 306 - 330B)

1. The signals required under the provisions of this chapter may be given either by means of the hand and arm as provided in section 321.318 , or by a mechanical or electrical directional signal device or light conforming to the provisions of this chapter . 2. Directional signal …

All signals required under this chapter which may be given by hand and arm shall when so given be given from the left side of the vehicle and the following manner and interpretation thereof is suggested: 1. Left turn — Hand and arm extended horizontally. 2. Right turn — Hand and …

1. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways or public streets at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. 2. The rule contained in subsection 1 is modified at through highwa…

1. A vehicle’s registration card shall at all times be carried in the vehicle to which it refers and shall be shown to any peace officer upon the officer’s request. 2. This section shall not apply when the registration card is being used for the purpose of making application for …

The driver of a vehicle who intends to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are within the intersection or so close as to constitute an immedi…

The driver of a vehicle shall stop or yield as required by this chapter at the entrance to a through highway and shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles which have entered the intersection from said through highway or which are approaching so closely on said through highwa…

1. The driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop at the first opportunity at either the clearly marked stop line or before entering the crosswalk or before entering the intersection or at the point nearest the intersecting roadway whe…

A person shall not cause a vehicle to be moved in a backward direction on a highway unless and until the vehicle can be backed with reasonable safety, and shall yield the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle on the highway or an intersecting highway which is so close as to con…

1. The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that is displaying flashing lights, as permitted under section 321.423 , shall approach the authorized emergency vehicle with due caution and shall proceed in one of the following manners, ab…

1. For the purposes of this section , “red light” or “blue light” means a light or lighting device that, when illuminated, will exhibit a solid flashing or strobing red or blue light. 2. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle with any lamp or device displa…

1. For purposes of this section , “funeral procession” means a procession of motor vehicles accompanying the body of a deceased person during daylight hours which is being escorted by a vehicle continually displaying its emergency signal lamps flashing simultaneously and using li…

Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic-control signals at intersections as provided in this chapter , but at all other places pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in sections 321.327 through 321.331 . [C39, § 5027.01; C46, …

Pedestrians shall at all times when walking on or along a highway, walk on the left side of such highway. [C39, § 5027.02; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.326 ] Referred to in §321O.4 , 805.8A(9)(f) For applicable scheduled fine, see §805.8A , subsection 9…

1. Where traffic-control signals are not in place or in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian or a person riding a bicycle crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any un…

1. Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway except that cities may restrict such a crossing by ordinance. 2. Any pedestria…

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 321.328 every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary and shall exercise due care upon observing any child or any co…

Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks. [C39, § 5027.06; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.330 ] Referred to in §321.325

1. No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any private vehicle. 2. Nothing in this section or this chapter shall be construed so as to prevent any pedestrian from standing on that portion of the highway or roadway, not ordinarily…

For the purpose of guarding against accidents in traffic on the public thoroughfares, it shall be unlawful for any person except persons wholly or partially blind to carry or use on the streets, highways, and public places of the state any white canes or walking sticks which are …

Any driver of a vehicle or operator of a motor-driven vehicle who approaches or comes in contact with a person wholly or partially blind carrying a cane or walking stick white in color or white tipped with red, or being led by a guide dog wearing a harness and walking on either s…

A person shall be fined not less than one dollar nor more than one hundred dollars for each offense, if the person does any of the following: 1. Carries a cane or walking stick such as is prescribed in section 321.332 , but contrary to the provisions of this chapter . 2. Fails to…

1. Plates issued. The county treasurer upon receiving application, accompanied by proper fee, for registration of a vehicle shall issue to the owner one registration plate for a motorcycle, motorized bicycle, autocycle, truck tractor, trailer, or semitrailer and two registration …

No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone. [C39, § 5028.06; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.340 ] Referred to in §805.8A(6)(t) For applicable scheduled fine, see §805.8A , subsection 6

1. When a person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing and warning is given by automatic signal, crossing gates, a flag person, or otherwise of the immediate approach of a railroad train or railroad track equipment, the driver of the vehicle shall stop the vehicl…

1. The driver of any vehicle approaching a railroad grade crossing across which traffic is regulated by a stop sign, a railroad sign directing traffic to stop, or an official traffic control signal displaying a flashing red or steady circular red colored light shall stop prior to…

1. The driver of a motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire, a school bus, or a vehicle carrying hazardous material and required to stop before driving across a railroad track by motor carrier safety rules adopted under section 321.449 , before driving across at grade any track…

An employer shall not knowingly allow, require, permit, or authorize a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle in violation of section 321.341 or 321.343 or any other federal or local law or regulation pertaining to railroad grade crossings. An employer who violates this sec…

1. No person shall operate or move any caterpillar tractor, steam shovel, derrick, roller, or any equipment or structure having a normal operating speed of six or less miles per hour or a vertical body or load clearance of less than nine inches above the level surface of a roadwa…

1. The employee of a railroad who observes a violation of section 321.341 , 321.342 , 321.343 , or 321.344 may prepare a written report on a form provided by the department of public safety indicating that a violation has occurred. The railroad employee may deliver the report not…

A violation of section 321.341 , 321.342 , 321.343 , or 321.344 which creates an immediate threat to the safety of a person or property is a simple misdemeanor punishable as a scheduled violation under section 805.8A, subsection 14 , paragraph “h” . 2000 Acts, ch 1134, §2 ; 2001 …

The department, based on an engineering study, with reference to primary highways, and local authorities with reference to other highways under their jurisdiction may designate through highways and erect stop signs or yield signs, in accordance with specifications established by …

The cost of the signs on primary highways shall be paid out of the primary road fund. The cost of the signs on secondary roads shall be paid by the county. [C27, §5079-b4; C31, 35, §5079-b4, -d4; C39, § 5029.06; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.346 ] 83 Acts,…

Notwithstanding section 321.345 , at intersections of through highways with boulevards or heavy traffic streets in cities, the city council, subject to the approval of the department, may determine that the through highway traffic shall come to a stop, may erect traffic-control s…

It shall be unlawful for any city to close or obstruct any street or highway which is used as the extension of a primary road within such city, except at times of fires or for the purpose of doing construction or repair work on such street or highway, or for other reasons with th…

The provisions of sections 321.347 and 321.348 as concerns the erection and maintenance of “stop” and “go” signals shall not apply to cities with a population of four thousand or over where said signals are situated within business districts of said city. [C31, 35, §5079-c3; C39,…

1. All motor vehicle registration plates shall be treated with a reflective material according to specifications proposed by the director and approved by the commission. 2. The department shall not enter into any contract requiring an expenditure of at least five hundred thousand…

Primary roads, and extensions of primary roads within cities are hereby designated as through highways. [C27, 31, 35, §5079-b1; C39, § 5029.10; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.350 ]

The county board of supervisors shall, at places deemed by them unusually dangerous on the local county roads, furnish and erect suitable warning signs. The cost of the signs shall be paid by the county. [C31, 35, §5079-d5; C39, § 5029.12; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77,…

1. The driver of a vehicle emerging from a private roadway, alley, driveway, or building shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto the sidewalk area and thereafter the driver shall proceed into the sidewalk area only when the driver can do so without danger to ped…

1. A person shall not stop, park, or leave standing an attended or unattended vehicle upon any highway outside of a business district, rural residence district, or residence district as follows: a. Upon the paved part of the highway when it is practical to stop, park, or leave th…

Section 321.354 shall not apply to the driver of any vehicle which is disabled while on the paved or improved or main traveled portion of a highway in such manner and to such extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving such disabled vehicle in such posi…

Whenever any peace officer finds a vehicle standing upon a highway in violation of any of the provisions of sections 321.354 and 321.355 , such officer is hereby authorized to move such vehicle, or require the driver or other person in charge of the vehicle to move the same, to a…

Whenever any peace officer finds a vehicle unattended upon any bridge or causeway or in any tunnel where such vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic, such officer is hereby authorized to provide for the removal of such vehicle to the nearest garage or other place of safety…

No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic-control device, in any of the following places: 1. On a sidewalk, except a bicycle may stop, stand, or pa…

A person shall not move a vehicle not owned by that person into any prohibited area described in section 321.358 or to a place that is an unlawful distance from a curb. [C39, § 5030.06; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.359 ] 2021 Acts, ch 80, §174 Referred to…

A space of not to exceed fifty feet is hereby reserved at the side of the street in front of any theater, auditorium, hotel having more than twenty-five sleeping rooms, or other buildings where large assemblages of people are being held, within which space, when clearly marked as…