Title 9, MOTOR VEHICLES

Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "recreational vehicle dealer agreement" means a written instrument between a recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor and a recreational vehicle dealer that determines the rights and responsibilities of the parties un…

Sec. 15. As used in this chapter, "recreational vehicle distributor" means a person, other than a recreational vehicle manufacturer, that is engaged in the business of selling new recreational vehicles to recreational vehicle dealers in the state, or the officers, agents, or empl…

Sec. 16. As used in this chapter, "recreational vehicle manufacturer" means a person that engages in the business of manufacturing, constructing, or assembling new recreational vehicles. As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.

Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, "transient customer" means an individual who is temporarily traveling through a recreational vehicle dealer's area of sales responsibility. As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.

Sec. 18. As used in this chapter, "travel trailer" means a motor vehicle mounted on wheels that provides living quarters for recreational use, travel, or camping and does not require a special highway permit when towed by a motor vehicle. As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.

Sec. 19. (a) As used in this chapter, "warrantor" means a person that gives a warranty in connection with a new recreational vehicle or the parts, accessories, or components of the new recreational vehicle. (b) The term does not include service contracts, mechanical or other insu…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "area of sales responsibility" means the geographical area within which a recreational vehicle dealer has the exclusive right to display or sell the manufacturer's new recreational vehicles of a particular line make to the retail public. As added …

Sec. 20. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor may not sell recreational vehicles in Indiana to a recreational vehicle dealer unless the parties enter into a written recreational vehicle dealer agreement u…

Sec. 21. (a) A recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor may not terminate, cancel, or refuse to renew all or part of a recreational vehicle dealer agreement without good cause. (b) The burden of proof to show good cause is on the recreational vehicle …

Sec. 22. (a) A recreational vehicle dealer may terminate, cancel, or fail to renew all or part of a recreational vehicle dealer agreement at any time by giving at least thirty (30) days written notice to the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor th…

Sec. 23. (a) A recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor may not coerce or attempt to coerce a recreational vehicle dealer to: (1) purchase a product that the recreational vehicle dealer did not order; (2) enter into a recreational vehicle dealer agree…

Sec. 24. (a) If a recreational vehicle dealer terminates, cancels, or refuses to renew the recreational vehicle dealer agreement for good cause, the recreational vehicle manufacturer, at the election of the dealer, shall repurchase the inventory of the recreational vehicle dealer…

Sec. 25. If a recreational vehicle dealer takes on an additional line make that competes directly with the current line make, the recreational vehicle dealer shall provide written notice to the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor with whom the re…

Sec. 26. (a) A recreational vehicle dealer shall provide written notice to the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor with whom the recreational vehicle dealer has a recreational vehicle dealer agreement if the recreational vehicle dealer desires to…

Sec. 27. (a) This section does not apply to a recreational vehicle dealer if the recreational vehicle dealer agreement or other written agreement includes the recreational vehicle dealer's designation of a successor who is not the designated family member of the recreational vehi…

Sec. 28. (a) A new recreational vehicle dealer is liable for damage to a new recreational vehicle after the recreational vehicle is delivered to the carrier or transporter only if the new recreational vehicle dealer selects the method and mode of transportation and the carrier or…

Sec. 29. (a) A warrantor shall do the following: (1) Provide a list of the warrantor's obligations to the recreational vehicle dealer for the preparation, delivery, and warranty service for products. (2) Compensate the recreational vehicle dealer for warranty services performed b…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "camping trailer" means a motor vehicle that contains a collapsible structure mounted on wheels that is towed by a motor vehicle and provides living quarters for recreational use, camping, or traveling. As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.

Sec. 30. (a) Notwithstanding the terms of a recreational vehicle dealer agreement, a warrantor may not fail to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless a recreational vehicle dealer against any losses or damages to the extent the losses or damages are caused by the negligence or will…

Sec. 31. (a) A recreational vehicle dealer, recreational vehicle manufacturer, recreational vehicle distributor, or warrantor injured by another party's violation of this chapter may bring a civil action in a circuit court or superior court having jurisdiction in the county in wh…

Sec. 32. (a) The secretary may suspend or revoke the license of a recreational vehicle manufacturer, recreational vehicle distributor, or recreational vehicle dealer upon a finding of a violation of this chapter. (b) A person that violates this chapter, a rule established under t…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "coerce" means threatening to: (1) terminate, cancel, or refuse to renew a recreational vehicle dealer agreement without good cause; or (2) withhold product lines or delay product delivery in order to obtain an amendment to a recreational vehicle …

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "designated family member" means the: (1) spouse; (2) child; (3) grandchild; (4) parent; (5) sibling; (6) niece; (7) nephew; or (8) spouse of an individual under subdivision (2) through (7); of a recreational vehicle dealer who has been nominated …

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "factory campaign" means the effort on the part of a warrantor to contact recreational vehicle owners or recreational vehicle dealers to address an issue with a part or the equipment of a particular line make or model of a recreational vehicle. As…

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "fifth wheel travel trailer" means a motor vehicle mounted on wheels that provides living quarters for recreational use, travel, or camping and does not require a special highway permit. A fifth wheel travel trailer is designed to be towed by a mo…

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "line make" means the specific series of recreational vehicle that: (1) is identified by a common series trade name or trademark; (2) the recreational vehicle dealer agreement authorizes a recreational vehicle dealer to sell; (3) is targeted to a …

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "model" means a series of a recreational vehicle that is a subset of a line make and is identified by a common series trade name or trademark. As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.

Sec. 1. The bureau shall design and issue a D.A.R.E. Indiana trust license plate as a special group recognition license plate under IC 9-18.5-12. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-40-1.] 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 a D.A.R.E. Indiana trust license plate under this chapter upon doing the following: (1) Completing an application for a D.A.R.E. Indiana trust license plate. (2) Paying the fees under …

Sec. 3. (a) The fees for a D.A.R.E. Indiana 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 D.A.R.E. Indiana 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 investm…

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided by subsection (b), this chapter applies to a motor vehicle that is used to provide transportation of passengers by a profit or nonprofit corporation if the corporation receives revenue for the transportation service from federal, state, or local gov…

Sec. 2. (a) The state police department may inspect a vehicle subject to this chapter. (b) In the inspection, the department may determine the existence and condition of the following: (1) The vehicle's brakes. (2) The vehicle's lights as follows: (A) Headlamps. (B) Taillamps. (C…

Sec. 3. The state police superintendent shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to prescribe safety requirements for the construction and equipment of motor vehicles subject to this chapter. [Pre-1992 Title 12 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-17.5(c).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.86.

Sec. 4. If the inspection under section 2 of this chapter reveals that a vehicle meets the safety requirements prescribed under this chapter, the inspecting officer shall issue to the owner of the vehicle a certificate stating that the vehicle was inspected and met the prescribed…

Sec. 1. (a) The Indiana department of transportation may designate as an authorized emergency vehicle a vehicle: (1) other than an ambulance that is owned by a person other than a hospital; and (2) that is used in emergency service. (b) The Indiana department of transportation ma…

Sec. 2. The Indiana emergency medical services commission may not withhold approval of a motor vehicle as an authorized emergency vehicle because the motor vehicle is not affiliated with a hospital, law enforcement agency, or fire department. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-…

Sec. 3. The department of correction shall establish policies and procedures for the designation of departmental vehicles as authorized emergency vehicles. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-2(d) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Sec. 1. The bureau shall design and issue an Indiana arts trust license plate as a special group recognition license plate under IC 9-18.5-12. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-41-1.] 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 arts trust license plate under this chapter upon doing the following: (1) Completing an application for an Indiana arts trust license plate. (2) Paying the fees under sectio…

Sec. 3. (a) The fees for an Indiana arts 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). (b)…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a municipal waste collection and transportation vehicle that is: (1) purchased after June 30, 1993; and (2) used to collect municipal solid waste from residences. As added by P.L.114-1993, SEC.2.

Sec. 2. A municipal waste collection and transportation vehicle must be equipped with a yellow strobe light that meets Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards. As added by P.L.114-1993, SEC.2.

Sec. 3. The strobe light required under section 2 of this chapter must have a candlepower of at least two million (2,000,000) on a horizontal plane and be capable of producing not less than eighty (80) double flashes during one (1) minute, or must meet the photometric requirement…

Sec. 4. The strobe light required under section 2 of this chapter must be used whenever the municipal waste collection and transportation vehicle is making frequent stops to collect municipal solid waste. As added by P.L.114-1993, SEC.2.

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. As added by P.L.104-2024, SEC.31.