Didonato v. Iowa Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division

SNELL, Justice.

Anthony Mark Didonato appeals suspension of his Iowa driver’s license and vehicle registration pursuant to Iowa Code sections 321J.12 and 321A.17 (1987). He claims he was denied the opportunity to place a telephone call pursuant to Iowa Code section 804.20 (1987) prior to signing an implied consent form. At approximately 2:25 a.m. on July 3, 1988, Didonato was arrested and cited for first-offense operating while intoxicated. After being transported to the police station, Didonato demanded to place a telephone call, but was denied the opportunity while the arresting officer…