Reed v. Iowa Department of Transportation

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) revoked the driver’s license of Gregory Alan Reed after a chemical test indicated the alcohol concentration in his system exceeded .10. See Iowa Code §§ 321J.2, 321J.12 (1993). The district court affirmed the revocation upon a finding that the DOT decision was supported by substantial evidence. We affirm, although on a different ground.

I. Background Facts.

On August 13, 1994, Gregory Reed was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Reed consented to a breath test, the results of which indicated an alcohol concentration of .203. The…