Iowa HF173 adds penalties for failing to reduce speed when required, resulting in serious injury or death.
Iowa HF173 amends the state code to include additional penalties for failing to reduce speed when required or control a motor vehicle, resulting in serious injury or death. The bill adds Code section 321.288 to the list of violations subject to additional penalties under Code section 321.482A. When convicted, violators face fines and potential suspension of their driver’s license or operating privileges. For serious injury, the penalties include a fine of $500 or license suspension for up to 90 days, or both.
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