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Iowa Code § 321.288

Control of vehicle — reduced speed

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A person operating a motor vehicle shall have the vehicle under control at all times and shall reduce the speed to a reasonable and proper rate:

1. When approaching and passing a person walking in the traveled portion of the public highway.

2. When approaching and passing an animal which is being led, ridden, or driven upon a public highway.

3. When approaching and traversing a crossing or intersection of public highways, or a bridge, sharp turn, curve, or steep descent, in a public highway.

4. When approaching and passing an emergency warning device displayed in accordance with rules adopted under section 321.449, or an emergency vehicle displaying a revolving or flashing light.

5. When approaching and passing a slow moving vehicle displaying a reflective device or alternative reflective device as provided by section 321.383.

6. When approaching and passing through a sign-posted road work zone upon the public highway.

85 Acts, ch 167, §2; 87 Acts, ch 170, §7; 89 Acts, ch 296, §33; 97 Acts, ch 104, §20; 99 Acts, ch 102, §1

Referred to in

For applicable scheduled fine, see §805.8A, subsection 6

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