Iowa § 321.517 - 321.517 Accidents.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 321.517 — 321.517 Accidents., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 321.517. 321.517 Accidents.
In the event of an accident in which a system-equipped vehicle is involved, the vehicle shall remain at the scene of the accident and the operation of the vehicle shall otherwise comply with sections 321.261 through 321.273 where applicable and to the extent possible, and the vehicle’s owner or a person on behalf of the vehicle’s owner shall promptly report the accident to law enforcement authorities. If a system-equipped vehicle fails to remain at the scene of an accident or the operation of the vehicle fails to otherwise comply with sections 321.261 through 321.273 where applicable and to the extent possible as required by this section, the vehicle’s failure shall be imputed to the vehicle’s owner, and the vehicle’s owner may be charged and convicted of a violation of sections 321.261 through 321.273, as applicable. 2019 Acts, ch 75, §4 Referred to in §321.514, 321.519 Thu Dec 11 19:42:35 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 321.517 (26, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 321.517
What does Iowa Code § 321.517 cover?
Section 321.517 ("321.517 Accidents.") 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.
How do I cite Iowa § 321.517?
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Is this the official text of Iowa law?
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How does Iowa § 321.517 apply to my situation?
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