Iowa § 462A.34 Authorized emergency vessels

Iowa Statutes

§ 462A.34 — Authorized emergency vessels

Iowa § 462A.34

Title XINATURAL RESOURCES

Ch. 462AWATER NAVIGATION REGULATIONS

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Iowa Code § 462A.34 (2026).

Text

Upon approach of an authorized emergency vessel displaying a blue light or flashing
blue light, the operator of every other vessel shall stop and yield the right-of-way until the
authorized vessel has passed. The provisions of this section shall not relieve the operator
of an authorized emergency vessel from the duty to operate the vessel with due regard for
the safety of all persons using the waters of this state, nor shall the provisions relieve the
operator of any such vessel from liability from the operator’s negligence.

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Upon approach of an authorized emergency vessel displaying a blue light or flashing
blue light, the operator of every other vessel shall stop and yield the right-of-way until the
authorized vessel has passed. The provisions of this section shall not relieve the operator
of an authorized emergency vessel from the duty to operate the vessel with due regard for
the safety of all persons using the waters of this state, nor shall the provisions relieve the
operator of any such vessel from liability from the operator’s negligence.