Iowa § 318.3 - 318.3 Obstructions in highway right-of-way.
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§ 318.3. 318.3 Obstructions in highway right-of-way.
A person shall not place, or cause to be placed, an obstruction within any highway right-of-way. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, the following actions: 1. The excavation, filling, or making of any physical changes to any part of the highway right-of-way, except as provided under section 318.8. 2. The cultivation or growing of crops within the highway right-of-way. 3. The destruction of plants placed within the highway right-of-way. 4. The placing of fences or ditches within the highway right-of-way. 5. The alteration of ditches, water breaks, or drainage tiles within the highway right-of-way. 6. The placement of trash, litter, debris, waste material, manure, rocks, crops or crop residue, brush, vehicles, machinery, or other items within the highway right-of-way. 7. The placement of billboards, signs, or advertising devices within the highway right-of-way. 8. The placement of any red reflector, or any object or other device which shall cause the effect of a red reflector on the highway right-of-way which is visible to passing motorists. 2006 Acts, ch 1097, §3 Referred to in §318.6, 318.8 Thu Dec 11 19:37:51 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 318.3 (17, 0)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 318.3
What does Iowa Code § 318.3 cover?
Section 318.3 ("318.3 Obstructions in highway right-of-way.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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