Iowa Code 462A.34 – Authorized emergency vessels
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 462A.34
- Authorized emergency vessel: means any vessel which is designated or authorized by the commission for use in law enforcement, search and rescue, and disaster work. See Iowa Code 462A.2
- Operate: means to navigate or otherwise use a vessel or motorboat. See Iowa Code 462A.2
- Operator: means a person who operates or is in actual physical control of a vessel. See Iowa Code 462A.2
- 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
- Vessel: means every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water or ice. See Iowa Code 462A.2
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.