Title 9, MOTOR VEHICLES

Sec. 5. (a) Each member of the commission board appointed under section 2(1) of this chapter is entitled to: (1) the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b); and (2) reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the mem…

Sec. 6. The commission shall: (1) develop a statewide license branch budget; and (2) on a date specified by the budget agency of each even-numbered year, submit to the budget agency a proposed budget. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-16-3-2; subdivision (2) formerly 9-16-3-3.] As …

Sec. 7. IC 34-13-3 applies to a claim or suit in tort against any of the following: (1) A member of the commission board. (2) An employee of the commission. (3) The commission. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-4-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189. Amended by P.L.111-2021, SEC…

Sec. 8. Property of the commission is public property devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose and is exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the state or a political subdivision of the state. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-16-2-4.] As added b…

Sec. 9. The state board of accounts shall audit all accounts of the commission. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-3-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.

Sec. 4. (a) This chapter does not prohibit the service, repair, or replacement of an odometer if the mileage indicated on the odometer remains the same as before the service, repair, or replacement. (b) If the odometer is incapable of registering the same mileage as before the se…

Sec. 6. An individual director, officer, or agent of a corporation who authorizes, orders, or performs any of the acts or practices prohibited by this chapter is subject to criminal liability in accordance with IC 35-41-2-4. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-10-6-6.] As added …

Sec. 7. A person who violates 49 U.S.C. 32709 (as in effect January 1, 1995) commits a deceptive act and is subject to a civil penalty of not more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for each violation in addition to other remedies available under this chapter and IC …

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "drive away or tow away" means the delivery service performed by a transport operator by which motor vehicles in transit are delivered by driving singly or in combination by the towbar, saddlemount, or fullmount methods or any lawful combinati…

Sec. 10. (a) Instead of complying with the requirements of section 9 of this chapter, a special towing permit allowing the operation of a combination of vehicles on a highway may be granted by the Indiana department of transportation or local authorities having jurisdiction over …

Sec. 11. The movement of a disabled vehicle or combination of vehicles for a distance that does not exceed fifty (50) highway miles by a registered recovery vehicle or by a vehicle described in IC 9-18.1-6-5 is exempt from the requirements for permits under this chapter. [Pre-199…

Sec. 2. A combination of three (3) or more vehicles coupled together, including load, may not exceed a total length of sixty-five (65) feet. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-2(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.

full mount methods; maximum length Sec. 3. Any number of vehicles in a combination coupled together: (1) that are especially constructed to transport other vehicles or boats; and (2) by the tow bar, saddle mount, or full mount methods; may not exceed a total length of seventy-fiv…

Sec. 4. This chapter does not prohibit the hauling of other vehicles or parts of vehicles in transit. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-2(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.

Sec. 5. A load on a vehicle or combination of vehicles may not extend more than: (1) four (4) feet beyond the front bumper; and (2) six (6) feet beyond the rear; of a combination of vehicles especially constructed to transport other vehicles or boats. This limit is in addition to…

Sec. 6. Notwithstanding IC 9-20-1, and except for length exclusive devices in accordance with 23 CFR 658.13, the maximum length of a combination of two (2) coupled vehicles that is: (1) especially constructed to transport other vehicles or boats; and (2) a stinger-steered vehicle…

Sec. 7. Notwithstanding IC 9-20-3, a motor vehicle designed and used for hauling other motor vehicles may transport loads consisting of equipment designed to convert trucks, the weight of which does not exceed eleven thousand (11,000) pounds, into vehicles equipped with living qu…

Sec. 8. (a) This section does not apply to farm wagons (as defined in IC 9-13-2-60(1)). However, a farm wagon (as defined in IC 9-13-2-60(2)) that is operated on a highway may not be used to tow another vehicle. (b) The draw bar or other connection between any two (2) vehicles, o…

Sec. 9. A combination of vehicles, including a towing vehicle and a disabled vehicle or combination of disabled vehicles, that exceeds the dimensional and weight restrictions imposed by this article may be operated on a highway upon the following conditions and in accordance with…

Sec. 0.5. (a) This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) An electric personal assistive mobility device. (2) A low speed vehicle. (3) Except as provided in subsection (b), a golf cart or off-road vehicle. (4) A motor driven cycle. (5) An electric foot scooter. (b) An ordin…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a vehicle that is: (1) pulled; (2) towed; (3) self-propelled; or (4) animal-drawn; that is not under ordinary circumstances moved, operated, or driven at a speed greater than twenty-five (25) miles per hour. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1…

Sec. 2. Whenever a vehicle is moved, operated, or driven on a highway that is open for vehicular travel, the vehicle shall display a triangular slow moving vehicle emblem mounted as near as is practicable to the center of mass and at an approximate height of not less than two (2)…

Sec. 3. The use of the slow moving vehicle emblem described in section 2 of this chapter is restricted to the slow moving vehicles described in section 1 of this chapter. The use of the emblem on any other type of vehicle or stationary object on or along a highway is prohibited. …

Sec. 4. When a slow moving vehicle described in section 1 of this chapter is moved, operated, or driven on a highway at a time or under circumstances during which the use of lighted lamps on vehicles is required under this article, the slow moving vehicle must display, in additio…

Sec. 6. This chapter may not be construed to prohibit the use of red flags in addition to the slow moving vehicle emblem on slow moving vehicles. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-10-6.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Sec. 7. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-10-7.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Sec. 1. (a) Each application for a permit or driver's license under this chapter must: (1) be made upon the approved form for the application furnished by the bureau; (2) include a signed affidavit in which the applicant swears or affirms that the information set forth in the app…

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), each application for a driver's license or permit under this chapter must require the following information: (1) The full legal name of the applicant. (2) The applicant's date of birth. (3) The gender of the applicant. (4) The app…

Sec. 2.3. (a) Except for an application for a minor applicant, an application for a driver's license or permit under this chapter must contain the following questions: (1) "Have you served in the armed forces of the United States?". (2) "Are you the surviving spouse of someone wh…

Sec. 2.5. In addition to the information required from the applicant for a driver's license or permit under sections 1 and 2 of this chapter, the bureau shall require an applicant to present to the bureau valid documentary evidence that the applicant has lawful status. As added b…

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in section 4.1 of this chapter, the application of an individual less than eighteen (18) years of age for a permit or driver's license under this chapter must be signed and sworn to or affirmed by one (1) of the following in order of preference: (1)…

Sec. 4. (a) An individual who signs an application for a permit or driver's license under this chapter agrees to be responsible jointly and severally with the minor applicant for any injury or damage that the minor applicant causes by reason of the operation of a motor vehicle if…

Sec. 4.1. (a) The signature of an individual on a minor's application as described in section 3 of this chapter is not required if the minor applicant: (1) is less than eighteen (18) years of age and is under the care and supervision of the department of child services; or (2) is…

Sec. 5. (a) If the individual who signs an application of a minor applicant dies, the minor permittee or licensee shall notify the bureau of the death and obtain a new signer. (b) The bureau, upon: (1) receipt of satisfactory evidence of the death of the individual who signed an …

Sec. 5.5. (a) Any male who: (1) applies for issuance or renewal of a driver's license; (2) is less than twenty-six (26) years of age; and (3) is or will be required to register under 50 U.S.C. App. 453(a); may authorize the bureau to register him with the Selective Service System…

Sec. 6. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-53(c) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.

Sec. 1. (a) After the bureau receives: (1) a certified abstract under IC 9-30-13-0.5 of the record of conviction of a person for a violation of a law relating to motor vehicles; (2) a judgment or an abstract under IC 9-30-3-11 of a case resulting in a conviction, judgment, or for…

Sec. 2. The request for evidence of financial responsibility presented to a person under section 1 of this chapter must do the following: (1) Direct the person to ensure that the insurance company of the person provide the bureau with evidence that financial responsibility was in…

Sec. 3. To avoid suspension of driving privileges or motor vehicle registration suspension under this article, a person presented with a request for evidence of financial responsibility under section 1 of this chapter must ensure that the insurance company of the person provides …

Sec. 4. A person who is presented with a request for evidence of financial responsibility under this chapter shall direct the insurance company of the person to set forth in the certificate of compliance the following information concerning the form of financial responsibility th…

Sec. 5. (a) A certificate of compliance that is provided to the bureau under this article and that reports the existence of an insurance policy must be signed by an officer or agent of the insurer. (b) The portion of a request for evidence of financial responsibility that is pres…

Sec. 6. The bureau shall respond to: (1) a certificate of compliance provided to the bureau under this chapter; or (2) the failure of a person under this chapter to provide the bureau with a certificate of compliance; in the appropriate manner provided under this article. As adde…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "accident response service fee" means a fee imposed for any of the following: (1) The response by a local law enforcement agency to a motor vehicle accident. (2) The investigation by a local law enforcement agency of a motor vehicle accident. [Pre…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "local law enforcement agency" means a tribal law enforcement agency or a political subdivision's department or agency whose principal function is the apprehension of criminal offenders. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-29-11.5-2.] As added by P.L.1…

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), the main department, office, agency, or other person under whose supervision a law enforcement officer carries out the law enforcement officer's duties may charge a fee that is fixed by ordinance of the fiscal body and is at least…

Sec. 4. A political subdivision or a local law enforcement agency may not impose or collect, or enter into a contract for the collection of, an accident response service fee on or from: (1) the driver of a motor vehicle; or (2) any other person; involved in a motor vehicle accide…