SF 2346: 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 flashing red and blue lights unless the vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle.451. 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.

House subcommittee · named March 9, 2022

• Rep. Jon Dunwell (R)
• Rep. Mark Cisneros (R) · mark.cisneros@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Dennis M. Cohoon (D)

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

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

In plain words

1. February 21, 2022Filed in the Senate
2. February 21, 2022Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 8, 2022Passed the Senate, 48–0
4. March 9, 2022Arrived in the House
5. March 9, 2022House subcommittee named: Dunwell, Cisneros and Cohoon
6. March 10, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. March 16, 2022Approved by the House committee