This bill amends Section 321.34 of the Iowa Code regarding the display of validation stickers on vehicle registration plates. It specifies that the validation sticker, which indicates payment of annual registration fees, must specify the month and year of expiration and is to be displayed only on the rear registration plate, except for truck tractors where it can be displayed on the front plate. The bill also clarifies that a validation sticker issued for the upcoming registration year prior to the expiration of the current registration does not invalidate the vehicle's registration and is not required to be displayed until the vehicle owner would be considered to be driving with an expired registration.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language surrounding the validation sticker's display requirements, changing "shall" to "must" to emphasize the necessity of displaying the sticker. It also outlines that the validation sticker does not need to be displayed until the vehicle is considered to have an expired registration, aligning with the provisions of Code section 321.39. This change aims to provide clarity for vehicle owners regarding the timing and requirements for displaying validation stickers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.34