Title 9, MOTOR VEHICLES

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.

Sec. 3. The registration number for a military vehicle registered under this chapter is the military vehicle identification number stenciled on the military vehicle in white or yellow letters and numbers in accordance with applicable military regulations. [Pre-2016 Revision Citat…

Sec. 4. The registration of a military vehicle under this chapter is permanent. The fee for the permanent registration of a military vehicle is twelve dollars ($12). The fee shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund. (2) Fifty c…

Sec. 5. A permanent registration under section 4 of this chapter must be renewed on an annual basis. There is no fee to renew the permanent registration. However, the military vehicle remains subject to all applicable excise taxes. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-14-2.] As adde…

Sec. 1. The bureau shall issue a license plate for a person with a disability that designates a vehicle as a vehicle that is regularly used to transport a person who: (1) has been issued a permanent parking placard under IC 9-14-5 (before its repeal) or section 4 of this chapter;…

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided under subsection (b), the bureau shall design a license plate and placard for display in or on a vehicle used to transport a person with a disability. A license plate or placard must bear the following: (1) The official international wheelchair symb…

Sec. 3. (a) A person that knowingly and falsely professes to have the qualifications to obtain a license plate for a person with a disability under this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor. (b) A person that owns a vehicle bearing a license plate for a person with a disability …

Sec. 4. (a) The bureau shall issue a permanent parking placard to an individual: (1) who is certified by a health care provider listed in subsection (b) as having: (A) a permanent physical disability that requires the use of a wheelchair, a walker, braces, or crutches; (B) perman…

Sec. 5. (a) The bureau shall issue a temporary placard to an individual who is certified by: (1) a health care provider listed in section 4(b) of this chapter as having: (A) a temporary physical disability that requires the temporary use of a wheelchair, a walker, braces, or crut…

Sec. 6. (a) The bureau shall issue a placard to any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, unincorporated association, or any legal successor of a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or unincorporated association, that is authorized by the state or …

Sec. 7. (a) If a placard issued under this chapter is lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed, the bureau shall issue a duplicate placard upon application by the person to whom the placard was issued. (b) There is no fee to issue an original or a duplicate placard under section 4 of …

Sec. 1. The bureau of motor vehicles commission is established. The commission is a body corporate and politic, and though separate from the state, the exercise by the commission of the commission's powers constitutes an essential governmental function. The commission may sue and…

Sec. 2. The commission board acts on behalf of the commission and consists of the following five (5) members: (1) Four (4) individuals, not more than two (2) of whom may be members of the same political party, who are appointed by the governor. An individual appointed under this …

Sec. 3. The commission consists of the following: (1) All officers and employees of the license branches. (2) Other officers and employees designated by the commission board as commission employees. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-1-2(b).] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.…

Sec. 4. Three (3) commission board members constitute a quorum. The consent of three (3) commission board members is required before any action may be taken. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-1-3.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.

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…