HF 372 (LSB 1379HV (4) 87)

RELATING TO TURNS AGAINST RED LIGHTS MADE BY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 321.257, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 2017, is amended to read as follows:
   a.  A “steady circular red” light means vehicular traffic shall stop. Vehicular traffic shall remain standing until a signal to proceed is shown or vehicular traffic, unless prohibited by a sign, may cautiously enter the intersection to make a right turn from the right lane of traffic or another lane designated for right turns, or a left turn from a one-way street to a one-way street from the left lane of traffic on a one-way street onto the leftmost lane of traffic on a one-way street or another lane designated for left turns. Turns made under this paragraph shall be made in a manner that does not interfere with other vehicular or pedestrian traffic lawfully using the intersection. Pedestrian traffic facing a steady circular red light shall not enter the roadway unless the 

pedestrian can safely cross the roadway without interfering with any vehicular traffic.

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LINDA UPMEYER

Speaker of the House

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JACK WHITVER

President of the Senate

   I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and is known as House File 372, Eighty-seventh General Assembly.

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CARMINE BOAL

Chief Clerk of the House

Approved _______________, 2017

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TERRY E. BRANSTAD

Governor