Title 9, MOTOR VEHICLES

Sec. 9. A stop sign that is installed after July 1, 1990, to control the movement of vehicular traffic in an area subject to this chapter must meet the following requirements: (1) The face of the sign must have a red background with white letters and a white border. (2) The sign …

Sec. 0.5. If a court suspends or revokes an individual's driving privileges under this title, the court shall inform the bureau of the action in a format designated by the bureau. As added by P.L.217-2014, SEC.91. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.526.

Sec. 1. (a) An individual, except an individual exempted under IC 9-24-1-7, who knowingly or intentionally operates a motor vehicle upon a highway and has never received a valid driver's license commits a Class C misdemeanor. However, the offense is a: (1) Class A misdemeanor if …

Sec. 10. The following are subject to IC 9-28: (1) A: (A) conviction for a crime; or (B) judgment for an offense or ordinance violation; under this article related to the use or operation of a motor vehicle. (2) The issuance of a citation (as defined in IC 9-28-2-1) under this ar…

Sec. 12.2. Upon receipt of a court order under IC 7.1-5-7-7 (minor consuming or transporting alcohol), the bureau shall suspend the minor's driving privileges for the period ordered by the court. If the court fails to recommend a fixed term of suspension, or recommends a fixed te…

Sec. 2. (a) A person may not do any of the following: (1) Display, cause or allow to be displayed, or possess a driver's license or permit issued under this article knowing that the driver's license or permit is fictitious or has been canceled, revoked, suspended, or altered. (2)…

Sec. 2.2. A person who applies for or receives a driver's license or permit, with the intent to transfer, directly or indirectly, the driver's license or permit to an individual not entitled to use a driver's license or permit, commits fraudulent transfer of a driver's license, a…

Sec. 3. (a) A person that has a motor vehicle in the person's custody may not cause or permit an individual to operate the vehicle upon a highway unless the individual holds a valid driver's license or permit under this article for the type of motor vehicle that the individual is…

Sec. 4. (a) A person may not authorize or knowingly permit a motor vehicle owned by the person or under the person's control to be operated by a person who does not have a legal right to do so or in violation of this title. (b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C…

Sec. 6. In a proceeding to enforce IC 9-24-1 requiring the operator of a motor vehicle to have a certain type of driver's license, the burden is on the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant had been issued the applicable driver's license or perm…

Sec. 7.5. A person that knowingly or intentionally counterfeits or falsely reproduces a driver's license: (1) with intent to use the driver's license; or (2) to permit an individual to use the driver's license; commits a Class B misdemeanor. As added by P.L.188-2015, SEC.96. Amen…

Sec. 9. (a) The bureau may establish a driving record for an Indiana resident who does not hold any type of valid driving license. The driving record shall be established for an unlicensed driver when the bureau receives an abstract of court conviction for the type of conviction …

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" means the consumer restitution fund established by section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.97.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "qualifying claim" means a claim that: (1) subject to section 5(b) of this chapter, is filed with the secretary on a form prescribed by the secretary; and (2) is based on: (A) a final judgment in a court with jurisdiction in Indiana that: (i) is i…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "qualifying individual" means an Indiana resident who: (1) is a consumer victim who: (A) purchased a vehicle for personal use; or (B) otherwise conducted business with a dealership; (2) is awarded restitution by a final judgment in a court with ju…

reversion to general fund Sec. 4. (a) The consumer restitution fund is established for the purpose of compensating qualifying individuals who submit qualifying claims to the secretary. (b) The fund consists of: (1) appropriations made to the fund by the general assembly; (2) gran…

Sec. 5. (a) The secretary may not make a payment to a qualifying individual under section 4 of this chapter unless the dealer ordered to pay restitution to the qualifying individual has not paid the full amount of the restitution as described in section 2(2) of this chapter: (1) …

Sec. 6. The state is not liable for a determination or an award made by the secretary under this chapter, except to the extent that money is available in the fund on the date the award is determined by the secretary under this chapter. As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.97.

Sec. 7. The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.97.

Sec. 1. The bureau shall design and issue an Indiana boy scouts trust license plate as a special group recognition license plate under IC 9-18.5-12. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-37-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.

Sec. 2. A person that is eligible to register a vehicle under this title is eligible to receive an Indiana boy scouts trust license plate under this chapter upon doing the following: (1) Completing an application for an Indiana boy scouts trust license plate. (2) Paying the fees …

Sec. 3. (a) The fees for an Indiana boy scouts trust license plate are as follows: (1) An annual supplemental fee of fifteen dollars ($15) under IC 9-18.5-12-16. (2) An annual fee of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25) as provided in IC 9-18.5-12-14(d)(2) or IC 9-18.5-12-15(b…

Sec. 4. (a) The Indiana boy scouts trust fund is established. (b) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public trust funds are invested. Interest that accrues from these inves…

Sec. 5. (a) The representatives of the councils of the Boy Scouts of America that are located entirely or partially within Indiana shall establish an organization that: (1) is a charitable organization under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) is registered to do bus…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "safety glazing materials" means glazing materials constructed, treated, or combined with other materials to reduce substantially, in comparison with ordinary sheet glass or plate glass, the likelihood of injury to persons by objects from exterior…

Sec. 2. A motor vehicle, except a motorcycle or a motor driven cycle, required to be registered with the bureau must be equipped with a front windshield. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-38(a).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.37.

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to the display of a decal required by the United States Department of Defense on the following: (1) A military vehicle. (2) A motor vehicle owned by a person in the service of the armed forces of the United States. (3) A motor vehicle owned…

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to a manufacturer's tinting or glazing of motor vehicle windows or windshields that is otherwise in compliance with or permitted by FMVSS205 as promulgated in 49 CFR 571.205. Proof from the manufacturer, supplier, or installer that the tint…

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to all passenger-type motor vehicles, including passenger buses and school buses. With respect to trucks, including truck-tractors, the requirements for safety glazing material in this section apply to all glazing material used in doors, windows, …

Sec. 6. (a) The windshield on a motor vehicle must be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow, or other moisture from the windshield. The device must be constructed to be controlled or operated by the driver of the vehicle. (b) A windshield wiper upon a motor vehicle must …

Sec. 7. (a) This section does not apply to a person who owns or operates a vehicle or combination of vehicles that: (1) contains parts and accessories; and (2) is equipped; as required under regulations of the United States Department of Transportation. (b) Except as provided in …

Sec. 8. A person who violates section 4(e) of this chapter commits a Class A infraction. As added by P.L.12-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.164-2018, SEC.10.

Sec. 1. A person may not: (1) construct a private entrance, driveway, or approach connecting with a highway in the state highway system or the state maintained route through a city or town; or (2) cut or remove a curb along a highway; without a written permit from the Indiana dep…

Sec. 2. The Indiana department of transportation shall adopt rules and requirements for private entrances, driveways, and approaches necessary to provide for drainage of the highway, preservation of the highway, and the safety and convenience of traffic on the highway. [Pre-1991 …

Sec. 3. The rules and requirements adopted under section 2 of this chapter may include the minimum distance that gasoline pumps, buildings, and other structures to which private entrances, driveways, or approaches make a connection may be placed next to the property line of the s…

Sec. 4. All work on private entrances, driveways, and approaches shall be done under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the Indiana department of transportation. The entire expense of constructing private entrances, driveways, and approaches shall be paid by the person to…

Sec. 5. The Indiana department of transportation may require, before granting a permit, that a sufficient bond be given or cash deposit be made with the Indiana department of transportation to ensure the carrying out of the terms of the permit. The bond or deposit shall be return…

Sec. 6. The owners or occupants of property abutting a state highway shall maintain and keep in repair all private entrances, driveways, and approaches. Private entrances, driveways, and approaches may not be constructed or maintained in a manner that obstructs or interferes with…

Sec. 7. When a highway in the state highway system or the state maintained route through a city or town is constructed or reconstructed, the construction of all public road approaches and existing private approaches, together with the drainage structures required for the road's p…

Sec. 8. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-119(h).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Sec. 1. Except as provided in sections 2 and 3 of this chapter, an individual who operates a motor vehicle upon a highway while the individual's driving privileges, driver's license, or permit is suspended or revoked commits a Class A infraction. As added by P.L.32-2000, SEC.1. A…

Sec. 2. An individual who: (1) knows that the individual's driving privileges, driver's license, or permit is suspended or revoked; and (2) operates a motor vehicle upon a highway less than ten (10) years after the date on which judgment was entered against the individual for a p…

Sec. 3. (a) An individual who operates a motor vehicle upon a highway when: (1) the individual knows that the individual's driving privileges, driver's license, or permit is suspended or revoked; and (2) the individual's suspension or revocation was a result of the individual's c…

Sec. 7. In a prosecution under this chapter, the burden is on the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant: (1) had been issued a driver's license or permit that was valid; or (2) was operating a motor driven cycle; at the time of the alleged offen…

Sec. 8. Service by the bureau of motor vehicles of a notice or an order suspending or revoking an individual's driving privileges by mailing the notice or order by first class mail to the individual at the last address shown for the individual in the records of the bureau, or by …

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a written agreement between a recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor and a recreational vehicle dealer licensed by the secretary under this article, unless otherwise provided by a written agreement. As added by P.L.42…