Title 9, MOTOR VEHICLES

Sec. 23. A warrant issued under section 22 of this chapter shall be directed to a police officer who has the power of criminal process. The person to whom the warrant was issued shall serve the warrant and make the return not later than twenty (20) days after the date of issue. A…

Sec. 24. The law enforcement officer who serves a warrant issued under section 22 of this chapter shall seize any article described in the warrant and any other article the police officer finds during the search that is held in violation of this chapter. The law enforcement offic…

Sec. 25. A major component part seized under this chapter and any other article found on the searched premises and taken under a warrant issued under section 22 of this chapter may not be taken from the custody of the person who served the warrant by a writ of replevin or other p…

Sec. 26. The prosecution of a recycling facility, automotive salvage rebuilder, insurance company, or individual suspected of violating this section may be instituted by the filing of an information or indictment in the same manner as other criminal cases are commenced. As added …

Sec. 27. A person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may recover the actual damages sustained, together with costs and reasonable attorney's fees. The court may increase the award of damages to: (1) an amount not to exceed three (3) times the actual damages sustained; or (2…

Sec. 28. A person who violates this chapter commits a deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney general and is subject to the remedies and penalties under IC 24-5-0.5. As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.77.

Sec. 29. (a) An automotive salvage recycler or an agent of an automotive salvage recycler may purchase a motor vehicle without a certificate of title for the motor vehicle if: (1) the motor vehicle is at least fifteen (15) model years old; (2) the purchase is solely for the purpo…

Sec. 3. (a) To apply for a license under this article, an automotive salvage recycler must submit an application to the secretary. An application for a license under this article must: (1) meet the requirements under IC 9-32-11-2; and (2) be accompanied by payment of the fee unde…

Sec. 3.5. (a) This section applies to a motor vehicle that is purchased for scrap, sale of parts, shredding, compacting, or any other type of dismantling or destruction. (b) An automotive salvage recycler must: (1) report the purchase of a motor vehicle to the National Motor Vehi…

Sec. 1. A vehicle that is owned or leased and used for official business by the following is exempt from the payment of registration fees under this article: (1) The state or a state agency (as defined in IC 6-1.1-1-18). (2) A municipal corporation (as defined in IC 36-1-2-10). (…

Sec. 2. The bureau may issue a license plate under this chapter for a vehicle owned by or leased by the United States government. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-3-3.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

Sec. 3. The bureau may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to assign permanent license plates and accompanying permanent registration cards to vehicles owned or leased by an entity listed in section 1 of this chapter. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-3-4.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.…

Sec. 4. The bureau may issue a confidential license plate or other proof of registration for investigative purposes to the following: (1) A state agency upon the annual consent of the bureau or the Indiana department of administration. (2) Other investigative agencies upon the an…

Sec. 1. The bureau shall issue a license plate to a person that: (1) is an Indiana resident; and (2) holds an unrevoked and unexpired official amateur radio station and operator's license issued by the Federal Communications Commission; upon receiving an application accompanied b…

Sec. 2. (a) The bureau shall design and issue amateur radio operator license plates as needed to administer this chapter. (b) A license plate issued under this chapter shall be imprinted with the official amateur radio call letters assigned to the applicant by the Federal Communi…

Sec. 3. A license plate designed under section 2 of this chapter may not be displayed on a motorcycle. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-23-3.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.

Sec. 4. This chapter does not exempt an applicant from the vehicle excise tax under IC 6-6-5 or any fee or requirement for registration under this title. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-23-4.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.138.

Sec. 5. The bureau shall issue a license plate under this chapter on a semipermanent basis. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-23-6.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.

Sec. 6. (a) The fee for a license plate issued under this chapter is eight dollars ($8). (b) A fee collected under subsection (a) shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund. (2) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle tech…

Sec. 1. The commission board shall do the following: (1) Recommend legislation needed to operate the license branches. (2) Recommend rules needed to operate the license branches. (3) Review budget proposals for the commission and the license branches operated under IC 9-14.1, inc…

Sec. 2. The commission board may do the following: (1) Procure insurance against any loss in connection with the commission's operations in the amount the commission board considers necessary or desirable. (2) Contract with a qualified person: (A) to serve as a full service provi…

Sec. 3. The commission board may develop a separate personnel system for employees of the commission who are assigned to be managers and employees of license branches. The system may establish the rights, privileges, powers, and duties of these employees, including a license bran…

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 7 of this chapter by P.L.121-1993 apply to a product liability action that arises after June 30, 1993. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.213.

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to an occupant of a motor vehicle who meets any of the following conditions: (1) For medical reasons should not wear safety belts, provided the occupant has written documentation of the medical reasons from a physician. (2) Is a child required …

standards Sec. 2. Each occupant of a motor vehicle equipped with a safety belt that: (1) meets the standards stated in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208 (49 CFR 571.208); and (2) is standard equipment installed by the manufacturer; shall have a safety belt prop…

Sec. 3.1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a vehicle may be stopped to determine compliance with this chapter. However, a vehicle, the contents of a vehicle, the driver of a vehicle, or a passenger in a vehicle may not be inspected, searched, or detained solely because o…

Sec. 5. A person may not buy, sell, lease, trade, or transfer from or to Indiana residents at retail an automobile that is manufactured or assembled, commencing with the 1964 models, unless the automobile is equipped with safety belts installed for use in the front seat. [Pre-199…

Sec. 7. (a) Failure to comply with section 1, 2, or 3.1(a) of this chapter does not constitute fault under IC 34-51-2 and does not limit the liability of an insurer. (b) This subsection applies to a cause of action accruing before July 1, 2024. Evidence of a failure to comply wit…

Sec. 8. (a) A person who: (1) is at least sixteen (16) years of age; and (2) violates section 2 of this chapter; commits a Class D infraction. (b) The bureau may not assess points under the point system for Class D infractions under this section. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation…

Sec. 9. A person who violates section 5 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-7-3.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.262-2013, SEC.103.

Sec. 1. A farm tractor may draw not more than two (2) wagons or farm implements upon a highway. The wagons or implements must conform with all other laws respecting the use of highways. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-2(c).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.

Sec. 2. (a) A farm wagon (as defined in IC 9-13-2-60(1)) is not subject to IC 9-20-9-8 with regard to trailers in tow. (b) A farm wagon (as defined in IC 9-13-2-60(2)) may not be used to tow a trailer. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-12-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC…

Sec. 1. (a) In addition to the person who operates a motorcycle, one (1) person may be carried on the motorcycle. A passenger may be carried only on a firmly attached and regular seat designed for passenger use. (b) A passenger may not be carried on a motor driven cycle. [Pre-199…

Sec. 10. A person may not rent, lease, or furnish a motorcycle to another person for use on the streets and highways who is not regularly licensed to operate a motor vehicle by the state in which the other person is a resident. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-5.] As adde…

Sec. 11. A person to whom a motorcycle is rented, leased, or furnished may not rent, sublease, or otherwise authorize the use of the motorcycle on the streets and highways to a person who is not licensed to operate a vehicle in Indiana. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-5(…

Sec. 12. A person may not rent, lease, or furnish a motorcycle or motor driven cycle that is not in safe operating condition. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-5(b).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.54.

Sec. 13. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-7.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Sec. 2. A passenger may not be carried on a motorcycle in a position that interferes with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the person who operates the motorcycle. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-2(b).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.…

Sec. 3. A person who operates a motorcycle or motor driven cycle may not carry a package, bundle, or other article that prevents the person from keeping both hands on the handlebars or steering wheel. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-2(c).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. …

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person may not drive, operate, or ride as a passenger on a motorcycle in a position other than astride the seat or saddle provided. (b) A person may not drive, operate, or ride as a passenger in an autocycle in a position other …

Sec. 5. Headlamps shall be illuminated at all times when a motorcycle or motor driven cycle is in operation. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-2(e).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.48.

Sec. 6. A motorcycle is entitled to the full use of a traffic lane and a vehicle may not be driven or operated in a manner that deprives another vehicle of the full use of a traffic lane. Motorcycles, other than autocycles, may, with the consent of both persons who operate the mo…

Sec. 7. (a) Subject to subsection (b), all traffic regulations and all rights and duties inured from the traffic regulations that apply to a person who drives or operates a motor vehicle apply to a person who operates a motorcycle or motor driven cycle except the following: (1) R…

Sec. 8. A motor driven cycle may not be operated on an interstate highway. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-2(h).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.50.

Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027. Sec. 1. An individual who applies under this chapter for a permit or driver's license and who is required by this chapter to take an examination shall: (1) appe…

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), an examination for a learner's permit or driver's license must include the following: (1) A test of the following of the applicant: (A) Eyesight. (B) Ability to read and understand highway signs regulating, warning, and directing …