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Senate File 2284 -S-5235 ReprintedAmend SENATEthe FILEHouse 2284amendment, BYS-5192, COMMITTEEto ONSenate TRANSPORTATIONFile (SUCCESSOR2284, TOas SFamended, 2034)passed, (As Amended and Passedreprinted by the SenateSenate, Marchas 10,follows: 2026) A BILL FOR An Act relating to the use of automated systems that detect traffic violations or registration plate information, and making penalties applicable.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
SF 2284 (3) 91 th/ns/mb S.F.
2284 Section 1.
Section 321P.4, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
NEW SUBSECTION .
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a.
A person shall not provide an image of a registration plate or any other accompanying data to a third party unless the third party is one of the following:
(1) A peace officer or law enforcement agency.
(2) A person who is under contract with a law enforcement agency solely to protect public safety, conduct criminal investigations, or ensure compliance with federal, state, or local law.
(3) The national insurance crime bureau or its successor organization, an insurance carrier, or an insurance support organization if the information is provided solely to investigate insurance fraud, recover a vehicle, or adjudicate an insurance claim.
b.
Paragraph “a” shall not be construed to authorize a nongovernmental third party to provide an image of a registration plate or any other accompanying data to another nongovernmental third party.
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Section 321P.4, subsection 4, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
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A person who violates subsection 1 or 2A commits a simple misdemeanor.
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NEW SECTION.
321P.4A Automated vehicle noise enforcement systems.
APage local1, authorityline shall5, not issue a citation for a violation detected by anstriking automated<subsection> vehicleand noiseinserting enforcement<subsections> system2. based on noise emitted from the use of a vehicle’s brake or exhaust system while the vehicle is reducing speed.
2.Page 1, after line 16 by inserting:
A<NEW citationSUBSECTION issued. in violation of subsection 1 is void and unenforceable.
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For“Highway” purposes of this section, “automated vehicle noise enforcement system” means aas cameradefined or other optical device designed to work in conjunctionsection with321.1 a noise measuring device to detect and automaticallyincludes capturea orstreet. store an image or any SF 2284 (3) 91 -1- th/ns/mb 1/3 S.F.
2284 accompanying data of a vehicle emitting noise that exceeds a specified noise level restriction.
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Section 321P.3, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
NEW SUBSECTION .
Section 321P.7, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
NotwithstandingExcept subsectionas 1,provided in paragraph “b”, a local authority shall provide the owner of a motor vehicle who receives a citation for a violation detected by a system with an opportunity to submit evidence that the owner was not operatingoperate themore motorthan vehicletwo atmobile thesystems. time of the violation.
Asb. part of the proceeding, the owner shall may provide the name and address of the person who was operating the motor vehicle at the time of the violation.
A citationlocal issuedauthority towith ana ownerpopulation who submits evidence sufficient to prove that the owner was not operating the motor vehicle at the time of theninety violationthousand shallor bemore dismissedbased andon the ownermost shallrecent notfederal bedecennial requiredcensus tomay payoperate aup fee if the citation is not amended pursuant to paragraphfour “b”.mobile systems.
Notwithstanding section 321P.8, a local authority that operates more than two mobile systems shall deposit all revenue received as a result of the use of a mobile system and retained by the local authority in a fund the local authority maintains for first responder pension and benefits including but not limited to trust and agency funds, if established pursuant to section 384.6.> ___.
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Section 321P.5, subsection 1, paragraphs b and c, Code 2026, are amended to read as follows:
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(1) A local authority shall not operate a mobile automated or remote system for traffic law enforcement unless permanent signs meeting the requirements as specified in the department manual on uniform traffic-control devices and giving notice of the local authority’s use of a mobile system within the boundaries of the local authority are posted at every location where a highway enters the boundaries of the local authority.
(2) In addition to the required signage under subparagraph (1), a local authority operating a mobile system shall place nonpermanent signs giving notice of the mobile system at least S 5192.4370 (1) 91 -1- th/ns 1/3 five hundred feet but not more than one thousand feet along the approach of the highway where the mobile system is used.
Signs placed pursuant to this subparagraph shall be removed when the mobile system is relocated.
c.
Signs required under this subsection shall be erected by the local authority at the local authority’s expense and, except for signs required under paragraph “b”, subparagraph (2), at least thirty days prior to a system enforcing any detected violations.
Signs required under this subsection must be illuminated in accordance with the department manual on uniform traffic-control devices.
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NEWSection SECTION.321P.5, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsections:
321P.7ANEW LiabilitySUBSECTION for. violations other than speed violations.
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If a sign is required along the approach of the highway where a system is used, the local authority shall not erect or place the sign at a location that has a different speed limit than the speed limit that is enforced by the system.
NEW SUBSECTION .
1B.
A local authority that does not hold a valid permit to use an automated or remote system for traffic law enforcement, as required in section 321P.2, shall not erect or place a sign giving notice that a system is used.>> 3.
Page 2, by striking line 16 and inserting <authorized under section 321P.20 or 321P.24, as applicable.> 4.
Page 3, line 4, after <year.> by inserting <A search log maintained pursuant to this subsection is a confidential record under section 22.7.> 5.
Page 3, by striking lines 14 through 16 and inserting <search log at least every four months.> 6.
Page 3, line 29, before <applicable> by inserting <the entity’s> 7.
Page 4, line 2, by striking <a copy of an> and inserting <any> 8.
Page 4, line 25, by striking <counsel, an insurer, or another person> and inserting <counsel or an insurer> S 5192.4370 (1) 91 -2- th/ns 2/3 9.
Page 5, line 22, by striking <one year> and inserting <two years> 10.
Page 5, line 24, by striking <one year.> and inserting <two years.> 11.
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EFFECTIVE DATE.
AThe localsections authorityof thatthis issuesAct aamending citation for a violation other than for excessive speed that was detected using a camera or other optical device designed to work in conjunction with another device to detect a violation of section 321.256,321P.5 321.257,take 321.436,effect orOctober any1, other2026. traffic law, and to automatically capture or store an image or any accompanying data of a motor vehicle violating the traffic law, shall provide the owner of the motor vehicle who received a citation with an opportunity to submit evidence that the owner was not operating the motor vehicle at the time of the violation.
AsThe partsections of thethis proceeding,Act theenacting ownersections may321P.20, provide321P.21, the321P.22, name321P.23, and321P.24, address321P.25, ofand the321P.26 persontake whoeffect wasJanuary operating1, the2027. motor vehicle at the time of the violation.
Notwithstanding section 321.133, a citation issued to an owner who submits evidence sufficient to prove that the owner was not operating the motor vehicle at the time of the violation shall be dismissed and the owner shall not be required to pay a fee if the citation is not SF 2284 (3) 91 -2- th/ns/mb 2/3 S.F.
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AThe citationsection issued to the owner of athis motorAct vehiclerepealing maysection be321P.4 amendedtakes andeffect issuedJanuary to1, the2027.>> person12. identified under subsection 2 who was operating the motor vehicle.
SFPage 22846, (3)by 91striking -3-lines th/ns/mb3 3/3and 4 and inserting:
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Title page, lines 2 and 3, by striking <and making penalties applicable.> and inserting <providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.>> 13.
By renumbering as necessary.
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