Iowa § 321.38 Plates — method of attaching — imitations prohibited

Iowa Statutes

§ 321.38 — Plates — method of attaching — imitations prohibited

Iowa § 321.38

Title VIIITRANSPORTATION

Ch. 321MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD

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Iowa Code § 321.38 (2026).

Text

Every registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to
the vehicle for which it is issued so as to prevent the plate from swinging and at a height of
not less than twelve inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of the plate, in a
place and position to be clearly visible and shall be maintained free from foreign materials
and in a condition to be clearly legible. An imitation plate or plates imitating or purporting
to imitate the official registration plate of any other state or territory of the United States or
of any foreign government shall not be fastened to the vehicle.

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Every registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to
the vehicle for which it is issued so as to prevent the plate from swinging and at a height of
not less than twelve inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of the plate, in a
place and position to be clearly visible and shall be maintained free from foreign materials
and in a condition to be clearly legible. An imitation plate or plates imitating or purporting
to imitate the official registration plate of any other state or territory of the United States or
of any foreign government shall not be fastened to the vehicle.