Iowa Code 321.122 – Trucks, truck tractors, and road tractors — fees
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1. The annual registration fee for truck tractors, road tractors, and motor trucks, except 2010 and subsequent model year motor trucks required to be registered under section 321.109 and motor trucks registered as special trucks, shall be based on the combined gross weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles. All such trucks, truck tractors, or road tractors registered under this section shall be registered for a gross weight equal to or in excess of the unladen weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles. The annual registration fee for such vehicles or combination of vehicles, except special trucks, shall be the applicable fee under paragraph “a” or “b”.
a. (1) For a combined gross weight of three tons or less, the annual registration fee is one hundred fifty dollars; for such a vehicle more than seven model years old, one hundred twenty dollars; for such a vehicle more than nine model years old, one hundred dollars; and for such a vehicle twelve model years old or older, fifty dollars.
(2) For a combined gross weight exceeding three tons, the annual registration fee shall be as set forth in the following schedule:
For a combined And not The annual gross weight exceeding: registration exceeding: fee shall be: 3 Tons 4 Tons $ 165 4 Tons 5 Tons $ 180 5 Tons 6 Tons $ 195 6 Tons 7 Tons $ 215 7 Tons 8 Tons $ 220 8 Tons 9 Tons $ 225 9 Tons 10 Tons $ 235 10 Tons 11 Tons $ 270 11 Tons 12 Tons $ 305 12 Tons 13 Tons $ 340 13 Tons 14 Tons $ 375 14 Tons 15 Tons $ 445 15 Tons 16 Tons $ 485 16 Tons 17 Tons $ 525 17 Tons 18 Tons $ 565 18 Tons 19 Tons $ 610 19 Tons 20 Tons $ 675 20 Tons 21 Tons $ 715 21 Tons 22 Tons $ 755 22 Tons 23 Tons $ 795 23 Tons 24 Tons $ 835 24 Tons 25 Tons $ 965 25 Tons 26 Tons $1,010 26 Tons 27 Tons $1,060 27 Tons 28 Tons $1,105 28 Tons 29 Tons $1,150 29 Tons 30 Tons $1,200 30 Tons 31 Tons $1,245 31 Tons 32 Tons $1,295 32 Tons 33 Tons $1,340 33 Tons 34 Tons $1,415 34 Tons 35 Tons $1,465 35 Tons 36 Tons $1,510 36 Tons 37 Tons $1,555 37 Tons 38 Tons $1,605 38 Tons 39 Tons $1,650 39 Tons 40 Tons $1,695
b. If the registration is a renewal for a motor vehicle with a combined gross weight of nine tons or less registered to the same owner prior to January 1, 2009, the following applies:
(1) For a combined gross weight of three tons or less, the annual registration fee is sixty-five dollars; for such a vehicle which is more than ten model years old, fifty-five dollars; for such a vehicle which is more than thirteen model years old, forty-five dollars; and for such a vehicle which is more than fifteen model years old, thirty-five dollars.
(2) For a combined gross weight exceeding three tons but not exceeding nine tons, the annual registration fee shall be as set forth in the following schedule:
For a combined And not The annual gross weight exceeding: registration exceeding: fee shall be: 3 Tons 4 Tons $ 80 4 Tons 5 Tons $ 90 5 Tons 6 Tons $105 6 Tons 7 Tons $130 7 Tons 8 Tons $165 8 Tons 9 Tons $200
(3) As used in this paragraph “b”, “owner” includes a surviving spouse who is required to transfer title pursuant to section 321.46 or 321.47.
c. For a combined gross weight exceeding forty tons, the annual registration fee shall be one thousand six hundred ninety-five dollars plus eighty dollars for each ton over forty tons.
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 321.122
- following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
- Motor vehicle: means a self-propelled vehicle purchased or leased in this state, except as provided in section 322G. See Iowa Code 322G.2
- Owner: means a person, other than a lienholder, having the property right in or title to an all-terrain vehicle. See Iowa Code 321I.1
- Person: includes any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, joint adventure, or association, and the plural as well as the singular number. See Iowa Code 321H.2
- road: include public bridges, and may be held equivalent to the words "county way" "county road" "common road" and "state road". See Iowa Code 4.1
- Vehicle: means any vehicle as defined in chapter 321. See Iowa Code 321H.2
- year: means twelve consecutive months. See Iowa Code 4.1
2. For truck tractors or road tractors equipped with two or more solid rubber tires, the annual registration fee shall be the fee for truck tractors or road tractors with pneumatic tires and of the same combined gross weight, plus twenty-five percent thereof.
3. This section shall not apply to a rubber-tired farm tractor not operated for hire upon the public highways.
4. A person who violates this section commits a simple misdemeanor.