Iowa Transportation Commission Approves Driver’s License Rule Changes

(Ames, IA) — The Iowa Transportation Commission is giving the green light to some driver’s license rule changes to comply with changes passed by lawmakers in the last legislative session. DOT Motor Vehicle Division director Melissa Gillett says one change involves school licenses. She says the changes allow driving for farm-related purposes with a minor school license if the holder is employed by a farm and the distance driven is no more than 50 miles. Those who are 14-and-half can get a minor school license and drive to and from school and school activities by themselves between 5 a-m and 10 p-m. This was not permitted last year. The Transportation Commission also approved rules allowing drivers who have a commercial driver’s license or CDL to renew online.