Ramsey v. Iowa Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division

ANDREASEN, Justice.

This appeal arises from a decision of the district court affirming the revocation of Ward Ramsey’s motor vehicle license by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). His license was revoked for refusal to provide a body specimen for chemical testing pursuant to Iowa Code section 321J.9 (1995 Supp.). We affirm.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

On December 15, 1995, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Ottumwa police officer Daniel Lentsch stopped Ramsey after the officer determined Ramsey had run a stop sign. After the stop, the officer observed Ramsey’s eyes were bloodshot and…