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Window Banners in Iowa

Illegal

Iowa allows no aftermarket windshield strip — the windshield must permit clear vision and transmit at least 70% of light. A printed windshield banner is not legal in Iowa.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

Iowa allows no aftermarket windshield strip — the windshield must permit clear vision and transmit at least 70% of light. A printed windshield banner is not legal in Iowa. HF 766 (effective July 1, 2026) rewrote this section and added no strip allowance.

Specific Limits

Placement rule
Iowa allows no aftermarket windshield strip — the windshield must permit clear vision and transmit at least 70% of light.
Printed banner allowed
No
Windshield strip allowed
No

Statute

Iowa Code § 321.438(1)-(2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are window banners legal in Iowa?
Iowa allows no aftermarket windshield strip — the windshield must permit clear vision and transmit at least 70% of light. A printed windshield banner is not legal in Iowa.
What are the exact window banners limits in Iowa?
Placement rule: Iowa allows no aftermarket windshield strip — the windshield must permit clear vision and transmit at least 70% of light.. Printed banner allowed: No. Windshield strip allowed: No. Source: Iowa Code § 321.438(1)-(2).

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