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Iowa
To nearest truckstop for food, fuel or lodging
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-288-1047
Federal Highway Admin
515-233-7300
Cell Emergency Number
911 *55
Time Zone
Central
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Work Zone Special Limits
All moving vehicle violations, Double original fine (up to $1,000), Workers Do NOT Have to Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Overnight is Permitted
State Handheld Device Ban
No
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes - secondary law
Seat Belt Laws
>18 in Front Seats, $25
Sobriety Checkpoints
No, Not permitted - statute authorizing roadblock controls does not authorize sobriety checkpoints
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.15
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
no law
Bicycle Helmet Laws
no law
Gun Law Simple Summary
Guns must be unloaded and inaccessible, unless carry permit issued from state
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
No - Duty to retreat first
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.479
Truck Access Policies
To nearest truckstop for food, fuel or lodging
Triple Towing
Yes
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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