This bill amends existing Iowa law regarding speed limits, specifically reducing the speed limit in school districts from 25 miles per hour (MPH) to 20 MPH. It also modifies the language in the law to clarify that the speed limit in a business district or school district is now set at 20 MPH, while the speed limit in a residential district is set at 25 MPH. Additionally, the bill allows counties and cities to use nonpermanent overlays or stickers approved by the department of transportation to update existing speed limit signs to reflect the new limits until the signs can be replaced according to their respective schedules.

Furthermore, the bill increases the penalty for speeding in excess of 20 MPH over the limit. The scheduled fine for such violations is raised from $235 to $285, with an additional $5 for each mile per hour over the limit. This change aims to enhance road safety, particularly in school zones, by imposing stricter speed regulations and penalties for violations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.285