§ 70.016 STATE CODES ADOPTED.
   Any person who willingly fails or refuses to comply with any lawful order of a peace officer or direction of a Fire Department Officer during a fire, or who shall fail to abide by the provisions of this chapter and the applicable provisions of the following state statutory laws relating to motor vehicles and the statutory law of the road, is in violation of this chapter. These sections of the Iowa Code are adopted by reference and are as follows.
Iowa Code Section
Description
Iowa Code Section
Description
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
123.47(3)
Possess/Purchase open container of alcohol by person 18-20 YOA (1st offense)
(juvenile court if < 18 YOA)
123.49(2h)
Providing alcohol to person under legal age
123.49(2h)
Licensee or permittee
123.49(2h)
Employee
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
126.23A
Pseudoephedrine violation by employee
 
(First Offense)
 
(Second Offense)
 
(Third Offense)
126.23A
Purchase of pseudoephedrine
 
(First Offense)
 
(Second Offense)
 
(Third Offense)
321.17
Operating non-registered vehicle
321.20B
Failure to prove security against liability (non-accident related)
321.20B
Failure to prove security against liability (accident related)
321.25
Improper use of registration card
321.32
Fail to carry registration card
321.34
Registration violation
321.37
Fail to display registration plate
321.38
Fail to maintain registration plate
321.41
Fail to give notice of address/name change
321.45
Failure to transfer title
321.46
Violation of new title and registration upon transfer to new owner
321.47
Transfers by operation of law
321.48
Violations of title-vehicles acquired for resale
321.52
Violations of title-out-of-state sale, junked, dismantled, wrecked, or salvage vehicles
321.54
Registration required/certain non-resident carriers
321.55
Registration required/other non-resident carriers
321.57
Violation of special plate requirements
321.62
Special plates - records violation
321.67(1)
Failure to deliver certificate of title upon sale of vehicle
321.67(2)
Failure to acquire certificate of title upon purchase of vehicle
321.91
Abandonment of a motor vehicle
321.95
Failure to maintain motor vehicle records
321.98
Operation without registration
321.99
Improper use of registration
321.104(1)
Operation with cancelled title or suspended or revoked registration
321.104(2)
Failure to obtain mfg’s or importer’s certificate
321.104(3)
Failure to surrender plates, title or registration
321.104(4)
Failure to deliver title, as required
321.104(5)
Penal offenses against title law
321.104(6)
Improper transfer of mobile home or mfg. housing
321.115
Improper use of antique plates
321.115A
Replica vehicle/street rod registration violation (effective 07-01-09)
321.174
Failure to have valid license or permit while operating a motor vehicle
321.174A
Operation of motor vehicle with expired license
321.178(2)(a)
Use of electronic communication device while driving
321.180
Violation of instruction permit limitation
321.180B
Violation of graduated driver’s license conditions
321.180B(6A)(a)
Use of electronic communication device while driving
321.193
Violation of conditions of restricted license
321.194
Violation of conditions of minor’s school license
321.194(2)(B)(2)
Use of electronic communication device while driving
321.216
Unlawful use of license
321.216B
Misuse of license or ID card to acquire alcohol
321.216C
Misuse of license or ID card to acquire tobacco
321.219
Permitting unauthorized minor to drive
321.220
Permitting unauthorized person to drive
321.229
Fail to comply with order of peace officer
321.231
Fail of caution by driver of emergency vehicle
321.232
Radar jamming devices
321.234
(3,4) Failure to observe seating requirements
321.234A
ATV violation
321.235A
Imp. op/Elec. Personal Mobile Assististive Dev.
LOCAL ORDINANCE
321.247
Unlawful golf cart operation
321.256
Fail to obey traffic control device
321.257(2a)
Vehicles fail to respond to steady red signal
321.257(2a)
Pedestrians and bicyclist failing to stop
321.257(2b)
Vehicles fail to respond to yellow caution signal
321.257(2b)
Pedestrians fail to respond to yellow caution signal
321.257(2d)
Fail to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk under green arrow
321.257(2e)
Fail to obey flashing red stop signal
321.257(2f)
Fail to respond to flashing yellow caution signal
321.257(2g)
Pedestrians failure to obey “Don’t Walk” light
321.257(2h)
Fail to yield to pedestrian within intersection
321.275(1-7)
Motorcycle and motorized bike violation
321.275(8)
Failure to display safety flag
321.276
Use of electronic communication device while driving
321.277A
Careless driving
321.281(1)
Steer unreasonably close to bicyclist
321.281(2)
Project object or substance at bicyclist
321.284
Open container-drivers >21 YOA (for drivers under 21 YOA refer to § 123.47)
321.284A
Open container-passengers >21 YOA (for passengers under 21 YOA refer § 123.47)
321.285 EXCESSIVE SPEED-ZONES 55 MPH OR LESS
 
(1 through 5 over)
 
(6 through 10 over)
 
(11 through 15 over)
 
(16 through 20 over)
 
(20 mph over + $5.00 each mile)
321.285  EXCESSIVE SPEED-ZONES GREATER THAN 55 MPH
 
(1 through 5 over)
 
(6 through 10 over)
 
(11 through 15 over)
 
(16 through 20 over)
 
(20 mph over + $5.00 each mile)
321.285 EXCESSIVE SPEED - ALL SPEED ZONES (EXCEPT WORK ZONES)
 
(1 through 5 over)
 
(6 through 10 over)
 
(11 through 15 over)
 
(16 through 20 over)
 
(21 mph over + $5.00 each mph over 20)
321.285  EXCESSIVE SPEED-ROAD WORK ZONES
 
(1 through 10 over)
 
(11 through 20 over)
 
(21 through 25 over)
 
(Greater than 25 over)
EXCESSIVE SPEED-(SCHOOL BUS)
321.285
Excessive speed by school bus (1 through 10 over)
321.288(1)
Fail to maintain control
321.288(2)
Fail to reduce speed to reasonable and proper rate
321.294
Fail to maintain minimum speed
321.295
Excessive speed on bridge
321.297
Driving on wrong side of two-way highway
321.298
Fail to yield half of roadway when meeting vehicle
321.299
Passing on wrong side
321.302
Improper overtaking on the right
321.303
Unsafe passing
321.304(1)
Passing on grade or hill
321.304(2)
Passing too near bridge, intersection, or railroad
321.304(3)
Passing contrary to highway sign or marking
321.305
Violating one-way traffic designation
321.306
Improper use of lanes
321.307
Following too closely
321.309
Following too closely (trucks and towing vehicles)
321.309
Towing for hire without a transporter plate
321.309
Towing in convoy maintenance at least 500 feet between units
321.310
Unlawful towing of four-wheeled trailer
321.311
Turning from improper lane
321.312
Making U-turn on curve or hill
321.313
Unsafe starting of a stopped vehicle
321.314
Unsafe turn or fail to give signal
321.315
Fail to give continuous turn signal
321.316
Fail to signal stop or rapid deceleration
321.317
Signal light requirement
321.318
Incorrect hand signal
321.319
Fail to yield to vehicle on right
321.320
Fail to yield upon left turn
321.321
Fail to yield upon entering through highway
321.322
Fail to obey stop or yield sign
321.323
Unsafe backing on highway
321.323A
Unsafe approach to certain stationary vehicles
321.324
Fail to yield to emergency vehicle
321.325
Pedestrian disobeying traffic control signal
321.326
Pedestrian walking on wrong side of highway
321.327
Failure to yield to pedestrians’ right-of-way
321.328
Pedestrian failing to use crosswalk
321.329
Vehicle failing to yield to pedestrian
321.331
Soliciting ride from within roadway
321.332
Unlawful use of white cane
321.333
Failure to yield to blind person
321.340
Driving in or through safety zone
321.341
Failure to properly stop at railroad crossing
321.342
Failure to obey stop sign at railroad crossing
321.343(1)
Failure to stop certain cargo or passenger vehicles at railroad crossing
321.343(2)(a)
CMV-Fail to slow/check railroad crossing
321.343(2)(b)
CMV-Fail to stop/railroad track not clear
321.343(2)(c)
CMV-Blocks railroad crossing
321.343(2)(d)
CMV-Disobeys traffic control at railroad
321.343(2)(e)
CMV-Insufficient clearance at railroad
321.344
Unlawful movement of construction equipment at railroad track
321.344B
Creating an immediate safety threat at RR crossing
321.353
Unsafe entry onto sidewalk or roadway
321.354(1)
Stopping on paved part of highway
321.354(2)
Stopping on traveled part of unpaved highway
321.358
Stopping, standing, or parking where prohibited
321.360
Prohibited parking in front of theaters and hotels
321.361
Parking too far from curb/angular parking
321.362
Parking without stopping engine and setting brake
321.363
Driving with obstructed view or control
321.364
Contaminated food-hazardous materials
321.365
Coasting upon downgrade
321.366
Improper use of median, curb, or access facility
321.367
Fail to maintain distance from fire vehicle
321.368
Crossing unprotected fire hose
321.369
Depositing or throwing litter
321.370
Removing injurious material
321.372(1)
Failure of school bus driver to signal
321.372(2)
Improper discharge of school bus passenger
321.372(3)
Unlawful passing of school bus
321.381
Driving or towing unsafe vehicle
321.381A
Improper operation of low-speed vehicle
321.382
Operating underpowered vehicle
321.383
Failure to display reflective device on slow-moving vehicle
321.384
Failure to use headlamps when required
321.385
Insufficient number of headlamps
321.386
Insufficient number of headlamps-motorcycle
321.387
Improper rear lamp(s)
321.388
Improper registration plate lamp
321.389
Improper rear reflector
321.390
Reflector requirements
321.392
Improper clearance lighting on truck or trailer
321.393
Lighting device color and mounting
321.394
No lamp or flag on rear-projecting load
321.395
Parking on certain roadways without parking lights
321.397
Improper light on bicycle
321.398
Improper light on other vehicle
321.402
Improper use of spotlight
321.403
Improper use of auxiliary driving lights
321.404
Improper brake light
321.404A
Use of light-restricting device
321.409
Improperly adjusted headlamp
321.415
Failure to dim
321.419
Improper headlighting when night driving
321.420
Excessive number of driving lights
321.421
Violation of special restrictions on lamps
321.422
Lights of improper color-front or rear
321.423(2)
Unauthorized use of emergency vehicle lighting equipment
321.423(6)
Failure to use flashing signal on slow-moving vehicle
321.430
Defective braking equipment
321.432
Defective audible warning device
321.433
Unauthorized use of emergency audible warning device
321.433
Unauthorized use of emergency vehicle
321.434
Use of siren or whistle on bicycle
321.436
Defective or unauthorized muffler system
321.437
Failure to meet mirror requirements
321.437
Failure to have proper exterior mirror (towing)
321.438(1)
Windshield and window-obstructed vision
321.438(2)
Dark window/windshield
321.438(3)
Windshield and window requirements
321.439
Defective windshield wiper
321.440
Defective tires
321.441
Unauthorized use of metal tire or track
321.442
Unauthorized use of metal projections on wheels
321.444
Failure to use safety glass
321.445
Failure to wear/maintain safety belts
321.446
Failure to secure child < 18 YOA
321.449
Failure to comply with safety regulations rules
321.449
Operation by unqualified driver
321.449
Hours of service violation
321.449
Presence of alcohol - CMV
321.450
Violation of hazardous materials transportation
321.454
Width violation
321.455
Excessive side projection of load - passenger vehicle
321.456
Excessive height
321.457
Excessive length
321.458
Excessive projection from front of vehicle
321.460
Spilling on highway
321.461
Excessive tow-bar length
321.462
Failure to use required towing equipment
321.466
Gross weight in excess of registered gross weight
SNOWMOBILES
321G.3
Resident registration/non-resident user permit required
321G.5
Display of identification number
321G.9
Improper operation on roadways/highways
321G.11
Mufflers
321G.12
Lights required and brakes required
321G.13(1a)
Operate at rate of speed greater than reasonable/proper
321G.13(1b)
Operate in a careless/reckless/negligent manner
321G.13(1d)
Lights
321G.13(1e)
Operate in tree nursery or planting damaging growing stock
321G.13(1f)
Operate on public land/ice/snow in violation of official signs
321G.13(1g)
Operate in prohibited park/wildlife areas/preserves/streambeds
321G.13(1h)
Operate upon an operating railroad right-of-way
321G.13(2)
Operate or ride with a loaded or uncased firearm
321G.13(3)
Operate snowmobile on public land without measurable snow cover
321G.17
Violation of stop signal
321G.19
Rented snowmobile
321G.20
Operation by persons <12 or allowing operation by persons <12
321G.21
Violation by manufacturer/distributor/dealer
321G.24(1)
Safety certificate violation
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
321L.2A(2)
Misuse of wheelchair parking cone
321L.2A(3)
Interference with wheelchair parking cone
321L.3
Failure to return handicapped ID
321L.4(2)
Improper use of handicapped ID device
321L.4(2)
Improper use of handicapped parking space
321L.7
Failure to provide persons with disabilities parking space-signs
EMERGENCY ENERGY
473.8
Violations of executive order
 
(Prior Code, § 3-3-5)