The bill amends various sections of Iowa's motor vehicle laws, primarily focusing on the issuance and display of registration plates and regulations regarding window tint. It establishes that only one registration plate will be issued for most motor vehicles, which must be attached to the rear of the vehicle, while truck tractors will continue to have their registration plate attached to the front. The bill also includes provisions for transitioning from the current system of two plates to one, allowing individuals who previously received two plates to attach only one and requiring them to return or transfer both if necessary. Additionally, the bill directs the Code editor to make necessary adjustments to related legal language.

In terms of window tint regulations, the bill modifies the existing law by removing the authority of the Department of Transportation to set a minimum standard of transparency for vehicle windows. Instead, it establishes a new requirement that prohibits operating a vehicle with windows that have less than 50 percent light transmittance. This change aims to enhance visibility and safety on the roads. Violations of this window tint regulation will incur a scheduled fine of $70.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.18, 285.1, 321.26, 321.40, 321.115, 321.115A, 321.109, 321.387, 321.388, 321J.4B, 321.438