Iowa DUI Laws
Iowa DUI Laws
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Learn about the penalties for a first, second and third OWI/DUI conviction in Iowa.
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When Iowa’s DUI Implied Consent Law Requires Drivers to Take a Blood, Breath, or Urine Test
Under Iowa’s implied consent law, a person who operates a motor vehicle is deemed to have given consent to a chemical test of breath, blood, and/or urine if there are reasonable grounds to believe the person was “operating while intoxicated” (OWI).
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Iowa’s OWI Deferred Adjudication Program
“Operating while intoxicated” (OWI) is a serious offense that carries long-term consequences. However, certain OWI offenders are eligible for the deferred adjudication program. This program gives offenders the opportunity to avoid an OWI conviction.
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Iowa's Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) Laws and Penalties
Iowa law prohibits operating a motorboat or sailboat while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. A person can be convicted of boating while intoxicated (BWI) for operating a watercraft while:
