Iowa legal term
Driver’s license in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Driver’s license” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Iowa criminal code.
What does “Driver’s license” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Driver’s license” means any license or permit issued to a person to operate a motor vehicle on the highways of this state, including but not limited to a driver’s, commercial driver’s, temporary restricted, or temporary license and an instruction, chauffeur’s instruction, commercial learner’s, or temporary permit. 8. “Peace officer” means: a. (Iowa Code § 321J.1)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Identity theft
- Application for permit to carry weapons background check required
- Falsifying driver’s licenses, nonoperator’s identification cards, or forms
- Forgery
- Homicide or serious injury by vehicle
- Identification required
- Motor vehicle impoundment or immobilization
- Permit to acquire criminal history check
- Revocation of license
- Temporary restricted license ignition interlock devices
- Driving while license suspended, denied, revoked, or barred
- Open containers in motor vehicles
Related terms in the same statutes
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