Iowa · Iowa Code — Motor Vehicles (Ch. 321, 321J)

Iowa Code (Motor Veh.) § 321.92: 321.484Offensesbyowners

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful for a vehicle owner to require or knowingly permit operation of a vehicle in violation of traffic laws. Owners may be exempt from stopping/parking violations if the vehicle was leased or rented to another person. Violations are simple misdemeanors.

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