Bromeland v. Iowa Department of Transportation

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) revoked Gerald Bromeland’s driver’s license for his refusal to submit to chemical testing under Iowa Code section 321J.9 (1995). On judicial review, the district court affirmed the revocation. We also affirm on Bromeland’s appeal.

I. Scope of Review

Our review of a DOT revocation decision is governed by the Iowa Administrative Procedure Act. Downing v. Iowa Dep’t of Transp., 415 N.W.2d 625, 627 (Iowa 1987); Iowa Code eh. 17A. Our review is limited; we ask only whether the district court has correctly applied the law. Downing, 415 N.W.2d at 627. If,…