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Iowa Code § 321.277A: Careless driving.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION (Ch. 306 - 330B)
  2. Chapter 321 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAW OF THE ROAD

A person commits careless driving if the person intentionally operates a motor vehicle on a public road or highway in any one of the following ways:

1. Creates or causes unnecessary tire squealing, skidding, or sliding upon acceleration or stopping.

2. Simulates a temporary race.

3. Causes any wheel or wheels to unnecessarily lose contact with the ground.

4. Causes the vehicle to unnecessarily turn abruptly or sway.

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