CHAPTER 2
TRAFFIC, PARKING AND PUBLIC SAFETY
[Prior to 5/18/88, see Fair Board[430] Ch 2]
371—2.1(173) Purpose. The purpose of these rules is to provide for the regulation and control of traffic, parking and safety on the Iowa state fairgrounds.
371—2.2(173) Definitions. For the purpose of these rules, the following definitions shall apply:
“Board” as used in rules of the fair board means “Iowa state fair board.”
“Fairgrounds” as used in rules of the fair board means “Iowa state fairgrounds.”
“Secretary” as used in rules of the fair board means the secretary/manager of the Iowa state fair board or persons employed or designated by the board to perform any function or duty of the secretary.
371—2.3(173) General traffic.
	2.3(1) Traffic violations. These rules shall not apply to moving traffic violations on the fairgrounds. Such violations will be charged and prosecuted as violations of Iowa Code chapter 321.
	2.3(2) Speed limits. The secretary shall authorize the erection of speed limit signs on the fairgrounds designating maximum speed limits as deemed necessary and appropriate. Unless otherwise posted, year-round speed limit will be 20 m.p.h.
	2.3(3) Traffic restrictions. Vehicles may be restricted or prohibited year-round on any street or area of the fairgrounds when, in the opinion of the secretary, it will facilitate the handling of traffic.
	2.3(4) Traffic signs. The secretary shall authorize the erection of traffic control signs, gates, barricades and devices deemed necessary and appropriate on the fairgrounds.
371—2.4(173) Parking control.
	2.4(1) Authorized parking. The secretary shall authorize that certain areas be set aside and designated as parking facilities for vehicles on the fairgrounds.
	2.4(2) Reserved parking. The secretary may reserve any part of established parking facilities for the use of visitors, employees, participants or contractors of the board.
	2.4(3) Restricted parking. The secretary may restrict parking in areas as deemed necessary for loading zones, service areas or to facilitate traffic. No parking will be permitted in these restricted areas, except as authorized.
	2.4(4) Parking signs. The secretary shall authorize the erection of signs, gates and devices clearly marking reserved and restricted parking areas.
	2.4(5) Impoundment. The secretary has the authority to order any vehicle parked on the fairgrounds in violation of these rules to be either impounded or removed, or both. A reasonable fee may be charged for the cost of impoundment and storage. This fee must be paid prior to the release of the vehicle.
371—2.5(173) Public safety—weapons. The carrying or possession by any person other than a peace officer of any weapon, such as a dirk, dagger, hunting knife, buck knife, switch blade, or any knife with a blade of three inches in length or longer, pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, pellet or BB gun, blackjack, billy club or any other weapon is prohibited on the fairgrounds unless authorized by the board. Failure to comply with this rule shall be cause for expulsion from the fairgrounds or being charged under Iowa Code chapter 724. Kitchen knives and others purchased at the fair must be wrapped and not concealed.
371—2.6(173) Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages may be consumed only in areas and during hours designated by or as authorized in writing by the board.
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 173.14 and 173.15.
[Filed 6/19/81, Notice 4/15/81—published 7/8/81, effective 8/12/81]
[Filed 10/8/82, Notice 7/21/82—published 10/27/82, effective 12/1/82]
[Filed 6/28/85, Notice 5/22/85—published 7/17/85, effective 9/1/85]
[Filed 4/22/88, Notice 2/24/88—published 5/18/88, effective 6/30/88]