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Out-of-State Drivers 2 min read

Iowa Drivers: The Effect of New York Traffic Convictions

By Seth M. Azria, Esq.

Iowa Will Count It Against You

New York and Iowa both signed the Driver License Compact, formally agreeing to share traffic ticket conviction information with each other.

Iowa’s official position on what it does when it receives that out-of-state information is very clear:

“Convictions for moving traffic violations in other states count against your driving record in determining what action the Iowa DOT will take concerning your driving privileges.”
— Iowa DOT

Treat New York Tickets Like Tickets at Home

This strict policy means that if a New York conviction would cause a suspension in Iowa had the violation occurred there, then the Iowan’s driver's license will be suspended directly by the state of Iowa.

For Iowa drivers, a traffic ticket received while visiting or passing through New York should be treated with the exact same level of seriousness as if it were received on their home roads.

Iowa Driver with a NY Traffic Ticket?

Our goal at Azria Law Office is to minimize the financial and legal impact of your New York ticket both locally and in your home state—often without you ever having to return to New York for court.

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