A manufacturer, distributor or dealer may, upon receipt of a temporary permit approved by the Iowa DOT, display new ambulances, new fire vehicles and new rescue vehicles for educational purposes only at vehicle shows and vehicle exhibitions conducted for the express purpose of educating fire and rescue personnel in new technology and techniques for fire and rescue efforts.
The following restrictions are applicable to this permit.
- Permits will only be issued to manufacturers, distributors or dealers displaying new ambulances, new fire vehicles, and/or new rescue vehicles for educational purposes only.
- The permits shall be issued for a single show or exhibition, not to exceed five consecutive days.
- A temporary permit shall not be issued to a nonresident manufacturer, distributor or dealer unless the state in which the nonresident manufacturer, distributor or dealer is licensed extends by reciprocity similar privileges to a manufacturer, distributor or dealer licensed in Iowa.
- The fee for the permit is $10.
Permit Application
A manufacturer, distributor or dealer shall apply for the permit on the Application for Temporary Permit form. The application shall include the manufacturer, distributor or dealer's name, address, name and location of the show or exhibit, type of vehicles being displayed, starting and ending date, and name of sponsor.