Draft chapter 60: Administration of Traffic Code
§ 60.04 Power To Direct Traffic
The 2026 draft's § 60.04 beside the current code's § 60.04: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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Wording changed minor wording (98% same words)
What changed
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 102.4
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Current code
§ 60.04 Power To Direct Traffic
A peace officer, and, in the absence of a peace officer, any officer of the Fire Department when at the scene of a fire, is authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand or signal in conformance with traffic laws. In the event of an emergency, traffic may be directed as conditions require, notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 102.4 & 321.236[2])
2026 draft
§ 60.04 Power To Direct Traffic
A peace officer or, in the absence of a peace officer, any officer of the Fire Department when at the scene of a fire, is authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand, or signal in conformance with traffic laws. In the event of an emergency, traffic may be directed as conditions require, notwithstanding the provisions of the traffic laws.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 102.4 and 321.236(2))
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