This bill amends Section 321.438 of the Iowa Code to impose stricter regulations on motor vehicles with front windshields that do not meet a minimum transparency standard. Specifically, it establishes that if a vehicle's front windshield has less than 50 percent light transmittance, a peace officer is required to issue a citation and impound the vehicle. However, the bill allows the vehicle owner to either immediately modify the windshield to meet a minimum standard of 70 percent light transmittance or remove the vehicle from the highway without unreasonable delay.

Additionally, the bill prohibits individuals from operating a vehicle that has been impounded or towed until the windshield meets the required transparency standard. It also clarifies that these regulations do not apply to vehicles owned or leased by law enforcement agencies when operated as part of official duties. The existing penalty for violating the current law remains a scheduled fine of $70.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.438