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Iowa Move Over Law Laws (2026)

Info: Iowa requires you to change lanes or slow below the posted limit for stopped emergency, tow or recovery, maintenance or construction, and waste vehicles, and for any vehicle displaying hazard lights.

InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026
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Iowa requires you to change lanes or slow below the posted limit for stopped emergency, tow or recovery, maintenance or construction, and waste vehicles, and for any vehicle displaying hazard lights.

Official source: legis.iowa.gov →

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