Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-602.12

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024
Rule 761-602.12 - Class D noncommercial driver's license (chauffeur)

This rule describes a noncommercial Class D driver's license.

(1)Validity and issuance.
a. The license is valid for operating:
(1) A motor vehicle as a chauffeur as specified by the endorsement on the license, unless the type of vehicle or type of operation requires a commercial driver's license.
(2) A motor vehicle that may be legally operated under a noncommercial Class C driver's license, including a motorized bicycle.
(3) A motorcycle only if the license has a motorcycle endorsement.
b. The license shall have one endorsement authorizing a specific type of motor vehicle or type of operation, as listed in 761-subrule 605.7(3).
c. The license is issued for either two years or eight years.
(1) A qualified applicant who is at least 18 years of age but not yet 78 years of age shall be issued an eight-year license. However, the expiration date of the license issued shall not exceed the licensee's 80th birthday.
(2) A two-year license shall be issued to a qualified applicant who is 78 years of age or older.
(3) A two-year license may also be issued, at the discretion of the department, to an applicant whose license is restricted due to vision or other physical disabilities.
(2)Requirements.
a. An applicant shall be at least 18 years of age.
b. Reserved.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 321.1 as amended by 2021 Iowa Acts, House File 389, 321.177, 321.189, and 321.196.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-602.12

Amended by IAB November 12, 2014/Volume XXXVII, Number 10, effective 12/17/2014
Amended by IAB August 5, 2015/Volume XXXVIII, Number 03, effective 7/14/2015
Amended by IAB January 6, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Number 14, effective 2/10/2016
Amended by IAB July 31, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 3, effective 9/4/2019
Amended by IAB March 10, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 19, effective 4/14/2021
Amended by IAB October 6, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 7, effective 11/10/2021