Notice of Intended Action
Safety requirements for movement of implements of husbandry on roadways, ch 24
ARC 9384C
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT[661]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rulemaking related to safety requirements
and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Public Safety Department hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 24, “Safety Requirements for Movement of Implements of Husbandry on Roadways,” Iowa Administrative Code, and to adopt a new chapter with the same title.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 321.383.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 321.383.
Purpose and Summary
This rulemaking proposes to repromulgate Chapter 24 pursuant to Executive Order 10. Proposed Chapter 24 provides minimum safety requirements for implements of husbandry operating on Iowa’s roadways.
Regulatory Analysis
A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on September 18, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):
●October 8, 2024
No public comments were received.
Fiscal Impact
This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.
Jobs Impact
After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.
Waivers
Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 661—Chapter 10.
Public Comment
Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 29, 2025. Comments should be directed to:
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Josie Wagler |
Public Hearing
Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:
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July 29, 2025 |
Conference Room 125 |
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July 30, 2025 |
Conference Room 125 |
Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.
Any persons who intend to attend a public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department and advise of specific needs.
Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee
The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).
The following rulemaking action is proposed:
ITEM 1.Rescind 661—Chapter 24 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:
CHAPTER 24
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR MOVEMENT OF
IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY ON ROADWAYS
661—24.1(321) Safety rules for the movement of implements of husbandry on a roadway. The following standards are minimum safety requirements for the movement of implements of husbandry on a roadway.
24.1(1) Towing standard. No power unit operated by a retail seller or manufacturer shall tow more than one implement of husbandry, except those implements of husbandry that are not self-propelled and are capable of being towed in tandem, from the manufacturer to the retail seller, from the retail seller to the farm purchaser, or from the manufacturer to the farm purchaser.
24.1(2) Equipment standards.
a.Braking. Braking equipment of the towing unit or self-propelled implement of husbandry is adequate under Iowa Code section 321.430 when the vehicle is traveling 20 miles per hour and the braking device does either of the following:
(1)Stops the vehicle or vehicles within 30 feet if the gross weight is less than 5,000 pounds.
(2)Stops the vehicle or vehicles within 50 feet if the gross weight is 5,000 pounds or more.
b.Rearview mirror. The rearview mirror equipment standard in Iowa Code section 321.437 may be met by the use and installation of a temporary rearview mirror.
c.Lighting. The requirement in Iowa Code section 321.387 applies to the towing or towed vehicle, the rearmost implement of husbandry being towed in tandem, or a self-propelled implement of husbandry. The rear taillight equipment standard may be met by the use and installation of a temporary rear taillight. If an implement of husbandry is being towed by a vehicle that is equipped with brake lights, the requirements of Iowa Code section 321.404 also apply to the towed unit.
d.Turn signal. The requirements of Iowa Code section 321.317 apply to the towing or towed vehicle, the rearmost implement of husbandry being towed in tandem, or a self-propelled implement of husbandry. The turn-signal device equipment standard may be met by the use and installation of a temporary turn-signal device.
e.Tires. The requirements of Iowa Code section 321.440 apply for pneumatic tires on the towing or towed vehicle, the rearmost implement of husbandry being towed in tandem, or a self-propelled implement of husbandry.
f.Warning devices. The requirements of Iowa Code section 321.383 apply to reflective devices on the self-propelled or towed implement of husbandry.
g.Drawbar and safety chain. The requirements of Iowa Code section 321.462 apply when one vehicle is being towed by another vehicle.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 321.383.
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Official Document
- Safety requirements for movement of implements of husbandry on roadways, ch 24
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