The Office of Driver Services tries to make sure only safe, responsible persons are driving on Iowa's roads. If you have too many accidents or traffic violations, your driving privileges may be limited or taken away.

Mandatory Revocation of License

In accordance with Iowa driving law, your license will be taken away for any of the following violations of Iowa traffic laws:
  - Manslaughter resulting from driving a motor vehicle;
  - Using a motor vehicle when committing a felony;
  - Failure to stop and give aid at the scene of a personal injury or fatal accident in which you were involved;
  - Lying about the registration or operation of a motor vehicle;
  - Eluding or trying to elude a marked law enforcement vehicle driven by a uniformed peace officer after being signaled with lights or a siren to stop, and while doing that, going over the speed limit by 25 mph or more;
  - Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or other drug or a combination of such substances;
  - Refusing to take a chemical test when requested by a peace officer;
  - Having an alcohol concentration of .08 or more (.02 or more if under age 21) in a chemical test;
  - A second conviction for reckless driving;
  - Drag racing;
  - Conviction of an Iowa resident in a court in Iowa, or in another state or federal court, of certain drug-related offenses; or
  - Conviction, or juvenile court action, for drug/drug-related violations.

Reinstatement of Driving Privileges

To get your driving privilege back after a suspension or revocation for a violation of Iowa driving law you must go through a reinstatement process which may include passing required tests and paying appropriate fees.

Under Iowa driving law, if your driving privilege is taken away, you may have to show future proof of financial responsibility.

If your license is suspended or revoked due to a conviction's of Iowa driving law or for reasons relating to financial responsibility, you will have to pay a $200 civil penalty prior to reinstatement. However, for persons age 19 or under, the civil penalty will be $50.
Out-of-state Convictions

Traffic violations in other states apply to your Iowa record. Under Iowa driving law, if you are convicted in another state and the offense is grounds for suspension or revocation in Iowa, your license may be suspended or revoked.

Cancellation

  - Any existing license will be canceled if it should not
have been issued in the first place.
  - A moped permit will be canceled if you are convicted
of a moving traffic violation. After 30 days, you may
be able to get your permit back by passing a knowledge
test.

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