Title 9, TITLE 9. MOTOR VEHICLES

Sec. 51. "Existing franchise", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2-12. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-10-7-3.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.18.

Sec. 52. "Explosives" means a chemical compound or mechanical mixture that: (1) is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion; or (2) contains any oxidizing and combustive units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or packing that an igni…

Sec. 52.5. "Extra wide manufactured home rig", for purposes of IC 9-20-15-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-20-15-6(a). As added by P.L.95-1991, SEC.1.

Sec. 53. "Fair market value", for purposes of IC 9-22-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-22-3-2. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3.6-1(i) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.

Sec. 54. "Farm product": (1) includes agricultural products; and (2) is used interchangeably with "farm commodity". The term does not include lumber, logs, wood chips, bark, or sawdust. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-19.8 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by…

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-1-2(k) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.210-2005, SEC.76.

Sec. 56. "Farm tractor" means a self-propelled implement of agriculture designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing implements of agriculture used on a farm and, when using the highways, in traveling from one (1) field or farm to another or to or from places of re…

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-1-2(i).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.210-2005, SEC.76.

farm vehicles" Sec. 58. "Farm truck", "farm trailer", or "farm semitrailer and tractor" means a truck, trailer, or semitrailer and tractor used for the transportation of farm products, livestock, or machinery or supplies to or from a farm or ranch. The term includes a covered far…

Sec. 59. "Farm vehicle loaded with a farm product" includes a truck hauling unprocessed leaf tobacco. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-19.9(c).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.

Sec. 6. "Authorized emergency vehicle" means the following: (1) The following vehicles: (A) Fire department vehicles. (B) Police department vehicles. (C) Ambulances. (D) Emergency vehicles operated by or for hospitals or health and hospital corporations under IC 16-22-8. (2) Vehi…

Sec. 6.1. Subject to IC 9-19-7-2.7, "autocycle" means a three (3) wheeled motor vehicle in which the operator and passenger ride in a completely or partially enclosed seating area that is equipped with: (1) a rollcage or roll hoops; (2) safety belts for each occupant; and (3) ant…

Sec. 6.3. "Automated traffic law enforcement system", for purposes of IC 9-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-21-3.5-2. As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.44.

Sec. 6.5. "Automated vehicle identifier" means an electronic tracking device approved by the commissioner of the department of state revenue for use in connection with special weight permits for extra heavy duty highways under IC 9-20-5. As added by P.L.129-2001, SEC.29.

Sec. 60. "Farm wagon" means any of the following: (1) A wagon, other than an implement of agriculture, that is used primarily for transporting farm products and farm supplies in connection with a farming operation. (2) A three (3), four (4), or six (6) wheeled farming or construc…

Sec. 61. "Fatal accident", for purposes of IC 9-30-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-30-7-1. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-39.1(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.

Sec. 62. "Federal act", for purposes of IC 9-27-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-27-1-1. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.

Sec. 62.5. (a) "Fire lane", for purposes of IC 9-21-16-5.5, means an area that is: (1) located within twelve (12) feet of: (A) a building that: (i) is occupied for commercial, professional, religious, or any other purpose; and (ii) is not a building that is intended for use as a …

Sec. 63. "Fiscal body" means the following: (1) County council, for a county not having a consolidated city. (2) City-county council, for a consolidated city or county having a consolidated city. (3) Common council, for a city other than a consolidated city. (4) Town council, for…

Sec. 64. "Flagman" means an authorized person directing traffic in accordance with the provisions of this title at a worksite. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-19.5.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.

Sec. 65. "Flammable liquid" means a liquid that has a flash point of seventy (70) degrees Fahrenheit, or less, as determined by a tabliabue or equivalent closed cup test device. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-8 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-7-3-1(b).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.107.

As added by P.L.12-2015, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.108.

As added by P.L.12-2015, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.109.

Sec. 66.6. "Forbearance", for purposes of IC 9-25-6-15.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-25-6-15.5(a)(1). As added by P.L.86-2021, SEC.1.

Sec. 66.7. "For-hire bus" means a bus that is: (1) used to carry passengers for hire; or (2) operated for compensation. The term does not include a bus that is a not-for-hire bus. As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.110.

Sec. 67. "Franchise", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2-13. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-10-1-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.19.

Sec. 68. "Franchisee", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2-14. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-10-1-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.20.

Sec. 69. "Franchisor", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2-15. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-10-1-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.21.

Sec. 69.1. "Fund", for purposes of IC 9-32-18, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-18-1. As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.8.

Sec. 69.3. "Funeral escort vehicle" means a vehicle driven by a person who provides escort services for funeral processions. The term does not include an authorized emergency vehicle or a vehicle owned and operated by a funeral home (as defined in IC 25-15-2-15). As added by P.L.…

Sec. 69.5. "Funeral procession" means two (2) or more vehicles, including a lead vehicle or a funeral escort vehicle, accompanying human remains. As added by P.L.236-2003, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.24-2006, SEC.2.

Sec. 69.7. "Golf cart" means a four (4) wheeled motor vehicle originally and specifically designed and intended to transport one (1) or more individuals and golf clubs for the purpose of playing the game of golf on a golf course. As added by P.L.150-2009, SEC.2.

As added by P.L.87-2010, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.111.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-10-1-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.174-2016, SEC.3.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.85-2013, SEC.11.

As added by P.L.13-2015, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.112.

As added by P.L.13-2015, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.113.

Sec. 71. "Gross vehicle weight" or "gross weight" means the weight of a vehicle without load, plus the weight of any load on the vehicle. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-9.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.13-2015, SEC.5.

Sec. 71.4. "Gross vehicle weight rating" means the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a motor vehicle. As added by P.L.13-2015, SEC.6.

Sec. 72. "Habitual violator", for purposes of IC 9-30-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-30-10-4. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-12-1-4 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.

As added by P.L.65-2010, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.114.

As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.115.

Sec. 73. "Highway" or "street" means the entire width between the boundary lines of every publicly maintained way when any part of the way is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel in Indiana. The term includes an alley in a city or town. [Pre-1991 Recodif…

Sec. 73.3. "Highway, road and street fund" refers to the highway, road and street fund established by IC 8-14-2-2.1. As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.13.

Sec. 74. "Hulk crusher" means a person that engages in the handling and flattening, compacting, or otherwise demolishing vehicles, or their remains, for economical delivery to an automotive salvage recycler. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3.6-1(d)(2).] As added by P.L.2-1…

Sec. 74.5. "Identification card" means an identification document issued by a state government either in the form of a physical credential or in the form of a mobile credential for purposes of identification. As added by P.L.184-2007, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.178-2019, SEC.34; P.L.1…

Sec. 75. "Identification number" means a set of numbers, letters, or both numbers and letters that is assigned to a vehicle, watercraft, manufactured home, mobile home, or motor vehicle part by: (1) a manufacturer; or (2) a governmental entity to: (A) replace an original identifi…

Sec. 76. "Ignition interlock device" means a blood alcohol concentration equivalence measuring device that prevents a motor vehicle from being started without first determining the operator's equivalent breath alcohol concentration through the taking of a deep lung breath sample.…

Sec. 77. "Implement of agriculture" means the following: (1) Agricultural implements, pull type and self-propelled, that are used for the: (A) transport; (B) delivery; (C) application; or (D) harvest; of crop inputs, including seed, fertilizers, and crop protection products. (2) …