HF 231: Relating to reckless driving and excessive speed, and making penalties applicable

What it does

Under current law, driving in excess of the speed limit is a simple misdemeanor punishable by a scheduled fine based on the excessive speed, ranging from $30 to $135 plus $5 for each mile per hour (MPH) of excessive speed over MPH over the limit, with increased fines for violations in road work zones.277. A person convicted for “reckless driving” commits a simple misdemeanor. A simple misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than days and a fine of at least $105 but not more than $855.

House subcommittee · named February 10, 2025

• Rep. Joshua Meggers (R) · joshua.meggers@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Zach Dieken (R) · zachary.dieken@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Eric J. Gjerde (D) · eric.gjerde@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Iowa State Bar Association

In plain words

1. February 6, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
2. February 10, 2025House subcommittee named: Meggers, Dieken and Gjerde
3. February 11, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 19, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 19, 2025Committee vote: 20–0
6. February 20, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 528