Title 9, MOTOR VEHICLES

Sec. 5. The board shall provide the commissioner and the office of traffic safety created by IC 9-27-2-2 with assistance in the administration of Indiana driver licensing laws, including: (1) providing guidance to the commissioner in the area of licensing drivers with health or o…

Sec. 6. The commissioner may request assistance from any of the board members at any time. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-14-4-5.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.191.

Sec. 7. A member of the board is exempt from a civil action arising or thought to arise from an action taken in good faith as a member of the board. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-14-4-6.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.191.

Sec. 8. The evaluation of medical reports for the commissioner by a member of the board does not constitute the practice of medicine. This chapter does not authorize a person to engage in the practice of the healing arts or the practice of medicine as defined by law. [Pre-2016 Re…

Sec. 9. (a) The bureau may contract with a physician licensed to practice medicine in Indiana to assist in the administration of Indiana driver licensing laws under section 5(3) of this chapter. (b) Sections 7 and 8 of this chapter apply to a physician contracted under this secti…

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a person who operates any of the following vehicles: (1) A school bus. (2) A special purpose bus. (3) A taxicab. (4) A medical services vehicle. (5) A bus, motorcycle, motor driven cycle, passenger motor vehicle or truck that was originally …

Sec. 10. The bureau may not assess points under the point system for a violation of this chapter. As added by P.L.67-2004, SEC.12.

Sec. 11. A violation of this chapter may not be included in a determination of habitual violator status under IC 9-30-10-4. As added by P.L.67-2004, SEC.13.

Sec. 2. (a) A person who operates a motor vehicle in which there is a child less than eight (8) years of age who is not properly fastened and restrained according to the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions by a child restraint system commits a Class D infraction. A…

Sec. 3.6. (a) A person who operates a motor vehicle in which there is a child and that is equipped with a safety belt meeting the standards stated in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208 (49 CFR 571.208) commits a Class D infraction if: (1) the child is at least e…

Sec. 3.7. Notwithstanding sections 2 and 3.6 of this chapter, a person may operate a motor vehicle in which there is a child who weighs more than forty (40) pounds and who is properly restrained and fastened by a lap safety belt if: (1) the motor vehicle is not equipped with lap …

Sec. 4. Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-9(1), a court may not designate violations of this chapter as being within the authority of the violations clerk. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-13-5.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.96.

Sec. 5. If at a proceeding to enforce section 2 of this chapter the court finds that the person: (1) has violated this chapter; and (2) possesses or has acquired a child restraint system; the court shall enter judgment against the person. However, notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-4, th…

Sec. 6. (a) If at a proceeding to enforce section 2 of this chapter the court finds that the person: (1) has violated this chapter; and (2) does not possess or has not acquired a child restraint system; the court shall enter judgment against the person and shall order the person …

Sec. 7. A court shall forward to the bureau of motor vehicles a certified abstract of the record of judgment of any person in the court for a violation of this chapter in the manner provided by IC 9-25-6. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-13-8.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7…

Sec. 8.5. In a civil action seeking to recover damages for personal injuries or death experienced by a plaintiff who: (1) was in a motor vehicle that was manufactured after September 1, 1986, and equipped with at least one (1) inflatable restraint system; and (2) was fifteen (15)…

Sec. 9. (a) The child restraint system account is established within the state general fund to make grants under subsection (d). (b) The account consists of the following: (1) Funds collected as judgments for violations under this chapter. (2) Appropriations to the account from t…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a truck, a truck-trailer combination, or a truck-wagon combination that is either: (1) a municipal waste collection and transportation vehicle: (A) specially designed and equipped with a self-compactor or detachable container; (B) used exclusively …

Sec. 2. A vehicle described in section 1 of this chapter may transmit to the surface of a highway, except an interstate highway, a gross weight of not more than: (1) twenty-four thousand (24,000) pounds upon a single axle; and (2) forty-two thousand (42,000) pounds upon a tandem …

Sec. 3. When unladen, a vehicle described in section 1 of this chapter must comply with the axle limitations applicable to all other trucks. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-12(e) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.157-2001, SEC.3.

Sec. 4. This chapter does not exempt a vehicle described in section 1 of this chapter, laden or unladen, from the limitations on wheel weights imposed by IC 9-20-4-1(c). [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-12(e) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.157-2001, …

Sec. 5. In addition to the limits and requirements set forth in sections 2 through 4 of this chapter, the maximum length of a: (1) truck-trailer combination; or (2) truck-wagon combination; and its load, used in intrastate transportation, designed and utilized as set forth in sec…

Sec. 1. (a) The parent of a child and the guardian of a protected person may not authorize or knowingly permit the child or protected person to violate this chapter. (b) Subject to the exceptions stated, the provisions of this chapter applicable to bicycles or electric foot scoot…

Sec. 10. A bicycle must be equipped with a brake that will enable the person who operates the bicycle to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-100(b).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Sec. 11. A person who operates a bicycle upon a highway shall observe the regulations and requirements of this article. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-101.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Sec. 12. A motor driven cycle may not be operated under any of the following conditions: (1) By an individual less than fifteen (15) years of age. (2) By an individual who does not have: (A) an unexpired identification card with a motor driven cycle endorsement issued to the indi…

Sec. 13.1. (a) An electric bicycle is not a motor vehicle (as defined in IC 9-13-2-105). (b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an operator of an electric bicycle is: (1) subject to all of the duties; and (2) entitled to all of the rights and privileges; of a bicycle o…

Sec. 13.6. (a) A person operating an electric foot scooter has all the rights and duties under this chapter that are applicable to a person riding a bicycle, except the following: (1) Special regulations of this chapter. (2) Those provisions of this chapter that by their nature h…

Sec. 14. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-127.1(b).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Sec. 2. A person riding a bicycle or operating a motor driven cycle upon a roadway has all the rights and duties under this article that are applicable to a person who drives a vehicle, except the following: (1) Special regulations of this article. (2) Those provisions of this ar…

Sec. 3. (a) A person propelling a bicycle may not: (1) ride other than upon the permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle; or (2) carry any other person upon the bicycle who is not seated upon a firmly attached and regular seat on the bicycle. (b) A person may not ride u…

Sec. 4. A bicycle may not be used to carry more persons at one (1) time than the number for which the bicycle is designed and equipped. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-95(b).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Sec. 6. A person riding a bicycle upon a roadway may not ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-97.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Sec. 7. A person who rides a bicycle may not carry a package, a bundle, or an article that prevents the person from keeping both hands upon the handlebars. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-98.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Sec. 8. A bicycle may not be equipped with and a person may not use upon a bicycle a siren or whistle. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-99.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.365.

Sec. 9. A bicycle operated on a highway from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset until one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise must be equipped with the following: (1) A lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the front. (…

Sec. 1. The bureau shall issue a permit or driver's license to every applicant who meets the following conditions: (1) Qualifies as required. (2) Makes the proper application. (3) Pays the required fee. (4) Passes the required examinations. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1…

Sec. 10. (a) In addition to any other penalty imposed for a conviction under section 8(b) of this chapter, the court may recommend that the individual's driving privileges be suspended for a fixed period of not more than two (2) years and the court may also order specialized driv…

Sec. 12. (a) The bureau may impose an additional fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) if the bureau processes an application for a physical credential under this chapter in a period of time that is shorter than the normal processing period. The bureau shall deposit the fee in the com…

Sec. 2. The bureau may issue all permits and driver's licenses required by law for the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner the bureau considers necessary and prudent. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-37(e).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SE…

Sec. 3.5. (a) This section applies: (1) to an individual who is less than twenty-one (21) years of age; and (2) during the one hundred eighty (180) day period after the individual is issued a driver's license under this article. (b) An individual may not operate a motor vehicle: …

Sec. 3.6. (a) This section applies to an individual who is less than eighteen (18) years of age. (b) An individual may not operate at any time: (1) a medical services vehicle; or (2) a vehicle transporting passengers for hire. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), an individu…

Sec. 3.7. An individual who is less than twenty-one (21) years of age may not operate a motor vehicle while using a telecommunications device, unless the individual is using the telecommunications device to make a 911 emergency call. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-24-11-3.3.] As …

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), an individual may not hold or possess more than one (1) physical credential at a time. (b) An individual may not hold or possess: (1) a physical credential; and (2) a driver's license or identification card issued by a government …

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), a learner's permit or driver's license issued under this article must contain the following information: (1) The full legal name of the permittee or licensee. (2) The date of birth of the permittee or licensee. (3) The address of …

Sec. 5.5. (a) If an individual has: (1) indicated on the application for a driver's license or learner's permit that the individual is a veteran and wishes to have an indication of the individual's veteran status appear on the driver's license or learner's permit; and (2) provide…