House File 979 amends various sections of Iowa's transportation code to update regulations regarding all-systems permits for vehicles. The bill specifies that the Department of Transportation may issue permits valid for movement on primary and secondary roads, including those designated as truck routes, while excluding the interstate road system unless otherwise prohibited. Local authorities are required to communicate in writing if certain roads are deemed not valid for permitted vehicles, and they must provide justification for such determinations. Additionally, if all routes to a loading or unloading location are designated as not valid, local authorities must work with the department to find an alternative route.

The bill also introduces a new provision for single-trip permits, allowing vehicles to be registered for the combined gross weight of the vehicle and load on a single-trip basis, with a fee structure of four dollars per ton exceeding forty tons. Other amendments include the removal of certain outdated language and the establishment of rules for implementing these changes. Overall, House File 979 aims to streamline the permitting process and enhance the clarity of regulations governing vehicle movement on Iowa's roads.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321E.3, 321E.8, 321.454, 321E.12
Enrolled: 321E.3, 321E.8, 321.454, 321E.12