Iowa HF89 sets minimum following distances for drivers based on highway speed limits and increases penalties for violations causing serious injury or.

Iowa HF89 amends current law to specify minimum following distances for drivers based on highway speed limits. Under clear conditions, drivers must maintain at least 50 feet on highways with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less, 100 feet on highways with a speed limit greater than 35 but not more than 55 miles per hour, and 150 feet on highways with a speed limit greater than 55 but not more than 65 miles per hour. The bill also increases penalties for violations that cause serious injury or death, allowing courts to impose additional fines or suspend licenses.

Iowa HF89 sets minimum following distances for drivers based on highway speed limits and increases penalties for violations causing serious injury or.

Iowa HF89 amends current law to specify minimum following distances for drivers based on highway speed limits. Under clear conditions, drivers must maintain at least 50 feet on highways with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less, 100 feet on highways with a speed limit greater than 35 but not more than 55 miles per hour, and 150 feet on highways with a speed limit greater than 55 but not more than 65 miles per hour. The bill also increases penalties for violations that cause serious injury or death, allowing courts to impose additional fines or suspend licenses.