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A person shall not knowingly authorize or permit a motor vehicle owned by the person or under the person's control to be driven upon a highway by a person who is not issued a driver's license valid for the vehicle's operation. (2008 Code § 17-220; amd. 2015 Code)
A. Definitions: For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection:
SPEED DETECTION JAMMING DEVICE: Any active or passive device, instrument, mechanism, or equipment that is designed or intended to interfere with, disrupt, or scramble the radar or laser that is used by a peace officer to measure the speed of motor vehicles. "Speed detection jamming device" does not include equipment that is legal under federal communications commission regulations, such as a citizens' band radio, a ham radio, or other similar electronic equipment.
SPEED MEASURING DEVICE: Includes, but is not limited to, devices commonly known as radar speed meters or laser speed meters.
B. Prohibition: A person shall not sell, operate, or possess a speed detection jamming device, except as otherwise provided in this section, when the device is in a vehicle operated on the highways of this state or the device is held for sale in this state.
C. Exception: This section does not apply to speed measuring devices purchased by, held for purchase for, or operated by, peace officers using the devices in performance of their official duties.
D. Authority To Seize: A speed detection jamming device sold, operated, or possessed in violation of subsection B of this section may be seized by a peace officer and is subject to forfeiture as provided by Iowa Code chapter 809 or 809A. (2008 Code § 17-232; amd. 2015 Code)
A. Animals Or Animal Drawn Vehicles: A person riding an animal or driving an animal drawing a vehicle upon a roadway is subject to the provisions of this chapter applicable to the driver of a vehicle except those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application.
B. Riding Bicycles:
1. A person, including a peace officer, riding a bicycle on the street is subject to the provisions of this chapter and has all the rights and duties under this chapter applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application or those provisions for which specific exceptions have been set forth regarding police bicycles.
2. A person propelling a bicycle on the street shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle.
3. A person shall not use a bicycle on the street to carry more persons at one time than the number of persons for which the bicycle is designed and equipped.
4. This section does not apply to the use of a bicycle in a parade authorized by proper permit. (2008 Code § 17-234)
A. Conditions For Driving On Highway: All-terrain vehicles shall not be operated on a highway unless one or more of the following conditions apply:
1. The operation is between sunrise and sunset and is incidental to the vehicle's use for agricultural purposes.
2. The operation is incidental to the vehicle's use for the purpose of surveying by a licensed engineer or land surveyor.
3. The all-terrain vehicle is operated by an employee or agent of a political subdivision or public utility for the purpose of construction or maintenance on or adjacent to the highway.
4. The all-terrain vehicle is operated by an employee or agent of a public agency as defined in Iowa Code section 34.1 for the purpose of providing emergency services or rescue.
5. The all-terrain vehicle is operated for the purpose of mowing, installing approved trail signs, or providing maintenance on a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle trail designated by the department of natural resources.
B. Driver's License Required: A person operating an all- terrain vehicle on a highway shall have a valid driver's license and the vehicle shall be operated at speeds of thirty five (35) miles per hour or less.
C. Use By Landowner: An all-terrain vehicle that is owned by the owner of land adjacent to a highway, other than an interstate road, may be operated by the owner of the all- terrain vehicle, or by a member of the owner's family, on the portion of the highway right of way that is between the shoulder of the roadway, or at least five feet (5') from the edge of the roadway, and the owner's property line. (2008 Code § 17-234A)
A. Use Of City Streets: Golf carts may be operated on city streets by persons possessing a valid driver's license. However, a golf cart shall not be operated upon a city street which is a primary thoroughfare through the city but shall be allowed to cross a city street which is a primary thoroughfare through the city. (2008 Code § 17-247; amd. 2015 Code)
B. Safety Requirements: The golf carts shall be equipped with a slow moving vehicle sign and a bicycle safety flag and operate on the streets only from sunrise to sunset.
C. Brakes: Golf carts operated on city streets shall be equipped with adequate brakes.
D. Registration Not Required: Golf carts are not subject to the registration provisions of this chapter. (2008 Code § 17-247)
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