Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-451.3 - Towing and recovery vehicles

In addition to the provisions of Iowa Code sections 321.231(2), 321.231(4), 321.231A, 321.324A(4) and 321.451, a towing or recovery vehicle with a valid certificate of designation may only display illuminated emergency lights in one of the following circumstances:

(1) When the vehicle is at the scene of an emergency, which includes an incident dangerous to the public or roadside operations where increased visibility will mitigate risk of traffic hazards.

(2) When otherwise authorized by a law enforcement officer.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 321.231, 321.231A, 321.324A(4) and 321.451.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-451.3

Adopted by IAB October 12, 2016/Volume XXXIX, Number 08, effective 11/16/2016 Amended by IAB May 4, 2022/Volume XLIV, Number 22, effective 6/8/2022 Amended by IAB February 8, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 16, effective 3/15/2023 Adopted by IAB February 19, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 17, effective 3/26/2025