1. A local authority, as defined in section 321.1, in the interest of public safety, may prohibit the operation of personal delivery devices on certain roads and pedestrian areas within its jurisdiction if operation in those areas would constitute a safety hazard.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 321O.7

  • device: means a device to which all of the following apply:
     a. See Iowa Code 321O.1
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • 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. Except as authorized under subsection 1, a local authority shall not regulate the operation, equipment, licensing, registration, or taxation of a personal delivery device in a manner inconsistent with this chapter, including but not limited to imposing additional taxes, fees, assessments, surcharges, licenses, registrations, or certifications, or by imposing additional restrictions or requirements relating to hours or areas of operation, equipment, or the types of cargo or goods that may be transported.
 3. This section does not affect the power of a local authority’s peace officers to enforce the laws of this state relating to the operation of a personal delivery device.
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