Iowa § 321.38 - 321.38 Plates — method of attaching — imitations prohibited.
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§ 321.38. 321.38 Plates — method of attaching — imitations prohibited.
Every registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to the vehicle for which it is issued so as to prevent the plate from swinging and at a height of not less than twelve inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of the plate, in a place and position to be clearly visible and shall be maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible. An imitation plate or plates imitating or purporting to imitate the official registration plate of any other state or territory of the United States or of any foreign government shall not be fastened to the vehicle. [S13, §1571-m11; C24, 27, 31, 35, §4877; C39, §5001.22; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.38] 85 Acts, ch 195, §32 Referred to in §321.57, 331.557, 805.8A(2)(g) For applicable scheduled fine, see §805.8A, subsection 2 Thu Dec 11 19:38:22 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 321.38 (28, 0)
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Section 321.38 ("321.38 Plates — method of attaching — imitations prohibited.") 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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