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

Iowa Code (Motor Veh.) § 321A.17: Subsection2,paragraphestricken 321.210ASuspensionforfailuretopayfine,penalty,surcharge,orcourtcosts

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What this law says, in plain English

A person's driver's license is suspended if they fail to pay criminal fines, penalties, surcharges, or court costs resulting from a motor vehicle violation conviction. The license is reinstated upon payment or execution of an installment agreement.

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