Iowa · Iowa Code — Motor Vehicles (Ch. 321, 321J)
Iowa Code (Motor Veh.) § 805.9: LAWENFORCEMENT 321.492Peaceofficers’authority
What this law says, in plain English
Peace officers may stop vehicles to check driver's licenses, issue citations, inspect vehicle condition and safety equipment, and verify registration. Officers with probable cause may also demand proof of financial liability coverage.
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