This bill amends the default speed limit for all vehicular traffic in Iowa, increasing it from 55 miles per hour (MPH) to 60 MPH. The bill also outlines that the agency responsible for a highway can use nonpermanent overlays or stickers, approved by the Department of Transportation (DOT), to update existing speed limit signs to reflect the new limit until the signs can be replaced according to the agency's replacement schedule.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not alter the existing speed limit ranges for certain violations or the minimum speed limit that local authorities can set. Penalties for exceeding the speed limit remain unchanged, with fines varying based on the degree of the violation. The bill aims to streamline the implementation of the new speed limit while maintaining current enforcement measures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.285