Section 761.602.12. Class D noncommercial driver’s license (chauffeur).

This rule describes a noncommercial Class D driver’s license.

         602.12(1) Validity and issuance.

            a.               The license is valid for operating:

             (1)             A motor vehicle as a chauffeur as specified by the endorsement on the license, unless the type of vehicle or type of operation requires a commercial driver’s license.

             (2)             A motor vehicle that may be legally operated under a noncommercial Class C driver’s license, including a motorized bicycle.

             (3)             A motorcycle only if the license has a motorcycle endorsement.

            b.               The license shall have one endorsement authorizing a specific type of motor vehicle or type of operation, as listed in 761—subrule 605.4(3). The gross vehicle weight rating shall be determined pursuant to rule 761—604.35(321).

            c.               The license is issued for either two years or eight years.

             (1)             A qualified applicant who is at least 18 years of age but not yet 72 years of age shall be issued an eight-year license. However, the expiration date of the license issued shall not exceed the licensee’s 74th birthday.

             (2)             A two-year license shall be issued to a qualified applicant who is 72 years of age or older.

             (3)             A two-year license may also be issued, at the discretion of the department, to an applicant whose license is restricted due to vision or other physical disabilities.

         602.12(2) Requirements.

            a.               An applicant shall be at least 18 years of age.

            b.               Reserved.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 321.1, 321.177, 321.189, and 321.196.

[ARC 1714C, IAB 11/12/14, effective 12/17/14; ARC 2071C, IAB 8/5/15, effective 7/14/15; ARC 2337C, IAB 1/6/16, effective 2/10/16]