A bill for an act relating to operators of motor vehicles approaching certain slow-moving authorized emergency vehicles, and making penalties applicable.

HF 98 expands Iowa's existing traffic law requiring drivers to approach stationary emergency vehicles with caution to include slow-moving emergency vehicles (operating at 15 mph or less) displaying flashing lights. It applies the current rule - requiring drivers to change lanes if safe or reduce speed below the limit - to these slow-moving emergency vehicles during their official duties. The bill does not change existing rules for other slow-moving vehicles like construction or utility vehicles. Violating this section remains a simple misdemeanor punishable by a $135 fine, with higher penalties if the violation causes injury or death.