Iowa Code 262.68 – Speed limit on institutional grounds
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1. The maximum speed limit of all vehicles on institutional roads at institutions under the control of the state board of regents shall be forty-five miles per hour. All driving shall be confined to driveways designated by the state board.
Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Simple misdemeanor | up to 30 days | between $105 and $855 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 262.68
- person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
2. Whenever the state board shall determine that the speed limit set forth in subsection 1 is greater than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at any place of congestion or upon any part of its institutional roads, the board shall determine and declare a reasonable and safe speed limit, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice of the speed limit are erected at such places of congestion or other parts of its institutional roads.
3. Any person violating the speed limits established in subsections 1 and 2 shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor.