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Traffic & Safety

Traffic & Safety focuses on access management, traffic engineering, signage, and advertising to support transportation safety in Iowa.

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  • Traffic Safety Resource Guide

    Explore data and analysis tools to support funding and design for transportation safety projects.

  • Highway Safety Features

    Learn about 3-lane roadway reconfigurations, roundabouts, rumble strips, and other safety countermeasures.

  • Move Over or Slow Down

    Follow these two rules to help save lives and avoid receiving a traffic ticket.

  • Share the Road

    Sharing the road begins with the understanding that bicyclists and motorcyclists have the same rights as you.

  • Stop for School Busses

    Violating this law may result in your license being suspended for up to 180 days.

  • Driving Your ATV or UTV/ORV on Iowa Public Roads

    Know the laws. Ride responsibly.

  • Traffic & Safety Manual

    The Traffic & Safety Manual provides procedures and methods for traffic safety in Iowa.

  • Road Sign Programs

    Learn about Iowa sign programs that provide highway and facility signs for the Iowa DOT.

Request a Driveway/Entrance to a Highway

A request for an access connection to the primary highway can be made using our online electronic permitting system.

Request an entrance permit

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Iowa Department of Transportation Central Office

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Ames, IA 50010

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515-239-1101

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