On 7/1/10, a new law became effective that significantly reduces the waiting period for a work permit/temporary restricted license for a “second breath test failure” case before the Iowa Department of Transportation. Most of the “second breath test failure” cases are OWI 2d offenses. However, a second breath test failure can occur after a previous…
The Iowa DOT has many different levels of drivers’ license statuses. A driver can be suspended, revoked, ineligible or barred. Each of these statuses provides a different penalty if that driver is caught driving. DUI / OWI breath test failures or refusals, and drug convictions will leave a driver revoked. Driving under revocation is a…
