OOIDA Call to Action - Iowa Members
March 29, 2005

Heads up, Iowa truckers! Legislation expected to come up for debate in the state House on March 31 needs your immediate attention.

HF826 would raise the speed limit for cars and trucks on rural interstate highways in the state from 65 mph to 70 mph. The Iowa Motor Truck Association, however, is lobbying lawmakers to keep truck speeds at the current limit, which could lead to a split speed limit on portions of Interstates 80, 35 and 380 in the state.

It is vital you contact your House representative before the Thursday vote to let them know the importance of maintaining uniform speeds to road safety.

For your state representative's contact information, visit http://www4.legis.state.ia.us/find-leg/. You can also call OOIDA's Membership Department at 1-800-444-5791 and they'll look it up.