- habitual recklessness or negligence - having a
combination of three or more moving violations and
accidents, or contributing to three or more accidents in
a 12-month period;
- habitual violator - three or more convictions for moving traffic
violations within any 12-month period, or contributing to
three or more accidents in a 12-month period;
- failure to pass an examination, or a mental or physical condition
making you unable to drive safely;
- violation of license restriction;
- being a juvenile who a court has ruled delinquent for violating drug or
alcohol laws;
- failure to pay a fine, penalty, surcharge or court costs resulting from
a traffic ticket;
- conviction for excessive speeding, traffic violation(s) contributing to
a fatality, or an arresting officer or court stating an
unusually serious violation occurred;
- failure to attend an approved school if you are under age 18; or
falsifying information on an application.
In any of these cases, you may request a hearing to talk
about your suspension. Failure to pay child support or to
satisfy debts owed to the state may result in suspension
without the opportunity for a hearing.
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.
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