SF 2144: Relating to flashing lights equipped on motor vehicles, and making penalties applicable

What it does

423 prohibits flashing lights on or in a motor vehicle. There are a wide variety of exceptions to the prohibition based on the color of the flashing light and the type of vehicle. This bill prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle equipped with a flashing light if the flashing light is prohibited on or in the motor vehicle under current law. By operation of law, a violation of the bill is punishable by a scheduled fine of $45. Under current law, a moving violation can be considered for purposes of administrative suspension of a driver’s license or to establish habitual offender status.

Senate subcommittee · named January 31, 2022

• Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Dawn Driscoll (R) · dawn.driscoll@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jim Lykam (D)

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Emergency Management Association; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum)

In plain words

1. January 31, 2022Filed in the Senate and sent to the Transportation committee
2. January 31, 2022Senate subcommittee named: Shipley, Driscoll and Lykam
3. February 9, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 21, 2022Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2346