Title 9, MOTOR VEHICLES

Sec. 43. (a) A person may not drive a vehicle when any of the following conditions exist: (1) The vehicle: (A) is loaded in a manner; or (B) has more than three (3) persons in the front seat; so as to obstruct the view of the person who drives the vehicle to the front or sides of…

Sec. 44. (a) A person who drives a motor vehicle may not coast with the gears of the vehicle in neutral when traveling upon a down grade. (b) A person who drives a commercial motor vehicle may not coast with the clutch disengaged when traveling upon a down grade. [Pre-1991 Recodi…

Sec. 44.5. (a) As used in this section, "compression release engine brake" means a hydraulically operated device that converts a power producing diesel engine into a power absorbing retarding mechanism. (b) A person who drives a motor vehicle equipped with compression release eng…

Sec. 45. (a) A farm wagon may not be operated on an interstate highway. (b) In addition to the prohibition set forth in subsection (a), a farm wagon (as defined in IC 9-13-2-60(2)) may not be operated on a highway designated as a part of the state highway system under IC 8-23-4-2…

Sec. 46. A person may not drive or operate: (1) an implement of agriculture designed to be operated primarily in a farm field or on farm premises; (2) a piece of special machinery; or (3) a mini-truck; upon any part of an interstate highway. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8…

Sec. 47. (a) The following vehicles must be moved or operated so as to avoid any material damage to the highway or unreasonable interference with other highway traffic: (1) Machinery or equipment used in highway construction or maintenance by the Indiana department of transportat…

Sec. 48. A vehicle, except: (1) a vehicle containing poultry or livestock being transported to market; or (2) a highway maintenance vehicle engaged in spreading sand or deicing chemicals; may not be driven or moved on a highway if the vehicle's contents are dripping, sifting, lea…

Sec. 49. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or as provided in sections 35, 50, 52, 55, 56, and 58 of this chapter, a person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. (b) Except as provided in sections 35, 50, 52, 55, 56, 58, and 59 of this chapter, a person wh…

Sec. 5. The following rules govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to the limitations, exceptions, and special rules stated: (1) A person who drives a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass t…

Sec. 50. A person who operates a tractor-trailer combination in a reckless or deliberate attempt to: (1) endanger the safety or property of others; or (2) block the proper flow of traffic; commits a Class B misdemeanor. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-73(b).] As added by…

Sec. 51. A person may not: (1) operate a vehicle; and (2) fail to dim bright or blinding lights when meeting another vehicle or pedestrian. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-56.2.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.110-2020, SEC.3.

Sec. 52. (a) A person who operates a vehicle and who recklessly: (1) drives at such an unreasonably high rate of speed or at such an unreasonably low rate of speed under the circumstances as to: (A) endanger the safety or the property of others; or (B) block the proper flow of tr…

Sec. 53. (a) In every charge of violation of a speed regulation under this article, the complaint or affidavit and the summons, warrant, or notice to appear must specify the following: (1) The speed at which the defendant is alleged to have driven. (2) The prima facie or fixed sp…

Sec. 55. (a) This section does not apply to a law enforcement official engaged in the law enforcement official's official duties. (b) For purposes of this section, a person engages in aggressive driving if, during one (1) episode of continuous driving of a vehicle, the person doe…

Sec. 56. (a) For purposes of this section, "highway worksite" has the meaning set forth in IC 8-23-2-15. (b) Except as provided in subsections (f) through (h), a person who recklessly operates a vehicle in the immediate vicinity of a highway worksite when workers are present comm…

Sec. 57. A golf cart or off-road vehicle may not be operated on a highway except in accordance with: (1) an ordinance adopted under IC 9-21-1-3(a)(14) and IC 9-21-1-3.3(a) authorizing the operation of a golf cart or an off-road vehicle on the highway; or (2) IC 14-16-1-20 authori…

Sec. 58. (a) This section applies only to intrastate carriers of metal coils. (b) 49 CFR 393.120 is adopted as Indiana law. (c) A motor carrier (as defined in IC 8-2.1-17-10) may not initiate or terminate the commercial transport within Indiana by commercial motor vehicle of one …

Sec. 59. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), a person may not hold or use a telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle. (b) A telecommunications device described in IC 9-13-2-177.3(a)(1) may be used in conjunction with hands free or voice oper…

Sec. 6. (a) A person who drives a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions: (1) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn. (2) Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two …

Sec. 7. A vehicle may not be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the left side of the roadway is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to p…

Sec. 7.5. (a) This section applies to a worksite: (1) upon a highway divided into two (2) or more marked lanes for traffic moving in the same direction; and (2) for which vehicles are instructed to merge from one (1) lane into another lane by an appropriate sign. (b) A person who…

Sec. 8. (a) This section does not apply to a one-way roadway. (b) A vehicle may not be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions: (1) When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the view of the person who drives the vehic…

Sec. 9. A vehicle shall be driven upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic only in the direction designated. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-71(b).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Sec. 0.5. The operator of an autocycle is not required to hold a motorcycle learner's permit. As added by P.L.82-2015, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.457.

Sec. 3. (a) The bureau shall issue a motorcycle learner's permit to an individual who meets the following conditions: (1) The individual holds a valid driver's license issued under this article. (2) The individual passes a written examination developed by the bureau concerning th…

Sec. 5. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-53(c).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) Persons who have obtained a certificate of self-insurance under IC 9-25-4-11. (2) Operators of government owned vehicles. (3) Persons who are exempt under IC 9-25-1-2. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-53.5(b).] As …

Sec. 2. (a) A person that knowingly: (1) operates; or (2) permits the operation of; a motor vehicle on a public highway in Indiana without financial responsibility in effect as set forth in IC 9-25-4-4 commits a Class A infraction. However, the offense is a Class C misdemeanor if…

Sec. 4. The commissioner is not required to notify the prosecuting attorney of a driver who has had driving privileges suspended for failure to prove financial responsibility under this article. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-53.5(d).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Am…

Sec. 5. (a) For purposes of the point system for Indiana traffic convictions operated by the bureau under 140 IAC 1-4.5, the bureau shall assess points against a person who registers or operates a motor vehicle in violation of IC 9-25-4-1. The bureau shall assess points against a…

Sec. 1. The procedure prescribed in this chapter is not the exclusive method for the arrest and prosecution of a person for a similar offense. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-134 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.14.

Sec. 2. A law enforcement officer may, without a warrant, arrest a person for a violation of IC 9-26-1-1.1 if the law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that the violation was committed by the person. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-134 part.] As added by …

Sec. 1. (a) If a court orders the installation of a registered ignition interlock device on a motor vehicle that a person whose license is restricted owns or expects to operate, the court shall set the time that the installation must remain in effect. However, the term may not ex…

Sec. 2. An ignition interlock device shall be set to render a motor vehicle inoperable if the ignition interlock device detects an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least two-hundredths (0.02) gram of alcohol per: (1) one hundred (100) milliliters of the blood of the person;…

Sec. 3. (a) Registered ignition interlock devices must comply with standards and specifications described in IC 9-30-8.1-2. (b) A vendor or provider shall submit a registration of an ignition interlock device in a form prescribed by the director of the state department of toxicol…

Sec. 4. The calibration and maintenance of an ignition interlock device that is mandated by a court is the responsibility of the manufacturer. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-6-8-3.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.

Sec. 5. If a court orders a person under IC 9-30-5-16 to operate only a vehicle that is equipped with an ignition interlock device, the bureau shall include that condition when issuing a license. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-6-8-4.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.

Sec. 6. (a) A vendor or provider whose ignition interlock device is registered under section 3 of this chapter shall provide a report to the court that ordered the device or the court's designee within two (2) weeks if any of the following occur: (1) Any attempt to start the vehi…

Sec. 2. A person that sells, offers to sell, or advertises for sale at least six (6): (1) watercraft; (2) trailers that are: (A) designed and used exclusively for the transportation of watercraft; and (B) sold in general association with the sale of watercraft; or (3) items set f…

Sec. 3. (a) An application for a watercraft dealer license must: (1) be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of thirty dollars ($30); and (2) meet the requirements under IC 9-32-11-2. (b) An application for a license as a watercraft dealer must show whether the applicant proposes t…

Sec. 5. (a) A watercraft dealer license issued under this chapter shall be issued and expires based on the business name of the watercraft dealer as set forth in IC 9-32-11-12.5. (b) If a watercraft dealer license is lost or destroyed, the watercraft dealer must apply for a repla…

Sec. 7. (a) The secretary shall issue temporary license plates to a licensed watercraft dealer upon request. (b) A temporary license plate described in subsection (a) must display the following information: (1) The dealer's license number. (2) The date of expiration, plainly stam…

Sec. 8. (a) A watercraft dealer licensed by the secretary under this article may, upon successful application to the secretary, obtain dealer license plates and registration cards for use in the testing or demonstrating of watercraft. (b) Two (2) dealer license plates must be dis…

Sec. 9. (a) A person that knowingly or intentionally operates a watercraft displaying: (1) a temporary license plate issued under section 7 of this chapter that is altered or reproduced; or (2) a license plate that purports to be a temporary license plate issued under section 7 o…

Sec. 1. A person that owns a military vehicle displaying a registration number as described in section 3 of this chapter may register the military vehicle under this chapter instead of under IC 9-18.1-5. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-14-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. …

Sec. 2. A military vehicle that is registered under this chapter is not required to display a license plate on the military vehicle. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-14-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.