Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HF 170 — A bill for an act relating to the manner in which motor vehicles turn at intersections, and making penalties applicable.

Last action — Subcommittee Meeting: 02/22/2023 12:15PM RM 304 (Cancelled).

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies how drivers turn at intersections, specifically regarding lane usage and proximity to road edges.

  • Section 321.311, subsection 1

    as follows all of the following, as applicable : → as follows:

    Clarifies the introductory phrase for how drivers should turn at intersections.

  • Section 321.311, subsection 1, paragraph a

    as close as practical → as close as practicable

    Standardizes language for clarity regarding right turns.

  • Section 321.311, subsection 1, paragraph b

    to the right of the center line and as close as practicable to the center line of the roadway being entered. → to the right of the center line and as close as practicable to the center line of the roadway being entered.

    Reiterates requirements for left turns while maintaining clarity.

  • Section 321.311, subsection 1, paragraph c

    to the right of such center line where it enters the intersection and, after entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to depart from the intersection → to the right of such center line where it enters the intersection and, after entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to depart from the intersection

    Clarifies the directional requirements for left turns from two-way streets into one-way streets.

  • Section 321.311, subsection 1, paragraph d

    by passing as close as practicable to the left-hand curb or edge of the street and, after entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to depart → by passing as close as practicable to the left-hand curb or edge of the street and, after entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to depart

    Clarifies requirements for left turns from one-way streets into two-way streets.

  • Section 321.311

    1A. The driver of a vehicle making a turn at an intersection from a laned highway into another laned highway shall maintain and complete the turn by approaching, entering, and departing the intersection in the same corresponding lane, as determined from the right-hand edge of the roadway for a vehicle turning right, and from the left-hand edge of the roadway for a vehicle turning left.

    Introduces a new requirement for drivers turning from one laned highway to another to stay in their corresponding lane throughout the turn.

Action History

  1. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/22/2023 12:15PM RM 304 (Cancelled).

  2. Subcommittee: Meggers, Henderson and Madison.

  3. Introduced, referred to Transportation.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

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Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HF 170?
HF 170 is sponsored by Eric J. Gjerde (Democrat).
What is the current status of HF 170?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HF 170?
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