Slow Down In Iowa School Zones Or Go To Jail

School is back in session in Iowa.  That means your morning commute time could be slower.  You might get stuck behind a bus.  There will be increased traffic everywhere you turn.  And you might have to slow down numerous times not just in the morning and afternoon, but all day in Iowa School Zones.

Normally a little extra speed on a road could just get you a fine.  But speed through a school zone and the penalty could be much worse.

What Are The Fines For Speeding In Iowa?

Well for most speeding violations, the fines are really not that bad according to drivinglaws.org:

• $20 for exceeding the speed limit by not more than five miles per hour
• $40 for exceeding the speed limit by more than five but not more than ten miles per hour
• $80 for exceeding the speed limit by more than ten but not more than 15 miles per hour
• $90 for exceeding the speed limit by more than 15 but not more than 20 miles per hour, and
• $100 plus $5 for each mile per hour in excess of 20 miles per hour over the limit.

You Could Go To Jail For Speeding In A School Zone In Iowa

Running late?  Avoid the school zones in Iowa.  The fine is generally $100.  And for a driver going more than 10 mph over the limit in a school zone, you could face up to 30 days in jail and/or $65 to $625 in fines.  That will ruin your drive to work.

Also as a reminder, Iowa school zone speed limits last from 7:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. on school days.  So even when all the kids are in school Iowans still need to slow down.