Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-640.1

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 761-640.1 - General provisions

(1)Definitions. The definitions contained in Iowa Code section 321A.1 are hereby adopted. In addition:

"Department" means the Iowa department of transportation.

"Security" means an amount of money sufficient in the determination of the department to satisfy any judgment or judgments for damages resulting from the accident as may be recovered against the operator or owner. Security is subject to the limitations and requirements of Iowa Code sections 321A.5 and 321A.9.

(2)Exceptions. Except for accident reporting requirements, this chapter of rules does not apply to the owners or operators of motor vehicles excepted by Iowa Code section 321A.33. To establish availability of an exception, the person required to show proof shall submit to the department a letter from the owner of the motor vehicle authorizing the person to use the motor vehicle.

(3)Submissions and information. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, required submissions shall be either mailed to the Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 9204, Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9204; delivered in person to 6310 SE Convenience Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa; or sent by facsimile to (515)239-1837. Information about the motor vehicle financial responsibility law in Iowa Code chapter 321A is available from these sources or by telephone at (515)244-8725.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 17A.3, 321A.1 and 321A.33.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-640.1

Amended by IAB December 4, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 12, effective 1/8/2020

Amended by IAB May 3, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 22, effective 6/7/2023