Demonstration permits are available to dealers to permit the use of dealer plates for demonstrating load capabilities of motor trucks and truck tractors. The permit must be carried in the vehicle to which it refers and must be shown to any peace officer upon request. No more than one permit may be issued to the same prospective buyer of the same vehicle. After a permit is issued it cannot be voided under any circumstance. All information listed as required on the permit must be completed by the issuing dealership.
Because dealer plates can only be used on vehicles in a dealer's inventory and dealers are licensed for a specific location, a permit must indicate the vehicle left from and returned to the issuing dealership. The route should be designated by listing the town or cities that will indicate the route being taken. The specific highways or roads taken do not need to be included. A permit cannot be used for more than one run.
Demonstration permits are only valid in Iowa, and if the truck being demonstrated will be entering another state, only the specific border of Iowa should be listed on the permit. The dealer or driver should check with the other state(s), because a trip permit from that state(s) may be required.
Demonstration permits are issued free of charge.
A permit cannot be reissued for the same truck and same driver for any reason. Demonstration permits may be ordered in advance for future issuance.
A permit is not valid in other states on oversize loads, or rented or leased trucks displaying a dealer plate.
All information must be completely filled out by the dealer who was issued the permit.
No matter what dates are listed, the permit is void five days from the issue date.
The demonstration permit may be valid for more than one driver if the prospective buyer is a company.
A permit cannot be voided for any reason. Demonstration permits are nontransferable.