(1)
Definitions. The definitions contained in Iowa Code section
321A.1 are hereby adopted. In
addition:
"License" means "driver's license" as
defined in Iowa Code section
321.1(20A)
unless the context otherwise requires.
"Security" means an amount of money
sufficient in the determination of the department to satisfy any judgment or
judgments for damages resulting from the accident as may be recovered against
an operator or owner. Security is subject to the limitations and requirements
of Iowa Code sections
321A.5 and
321A.9.
(2)
Exceptions. Except for
accident reporting requirements, this chapter does not apply to the owners or
operators of motor vehicles excepted by Iowa Code section
321A.33. To establish
availability of an exception, a person required to show proof is to submit to
the department a letter from the owner of the motor vehicle authorizing the
person to use the motor vehicle.
(3)
Submissions. Except as
otherwise provided in this chapter, required submissions are to be either
mailed to the Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation, P.O.
Box 9204, Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9204; delivered in person to 6310 SE
Convenience Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa; emailed to accident.support@iowadot.us; or
sent by facsimile to 515.239.1837.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections
321A.1,
321A.2 and
321A.33.
Notes
Iowa Admin.
Code r. 761-640.1
Amended by
IAB
December 4, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 12, effective
1/8/2020
Amended by
IAB
May 3, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 22, effective
6/7/2023
Adopted by
IAB
February 19, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 17, effective
3/26/2025
