Title 9, MOTOR VEHICLES

Sec. 9. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4, and other expenses actually …

Sec. 0.6. As used in this chapter, "transferring party" means a person that: (1) is listed on the certificate of title as the owner of the vehicle; or (2) is acting as an agent of the owner and holds power of attorney for the owner of the vehicle. As added by P.L.27-2018, SEC.5.…

Sec. 1. (a) A certificate of title is valid for as long as the vehicle for which the certificate of title has been issued is owned or held by the person who originally held the certificate of title. (b) A certificate of title does not have to be renewed except as otherwise provid…

Sec. 2. (a) If a certificate of title: (1) is lost or stolen; (2) is mutilated; (3) is destroyed; or (4) becomes illegible; the person that owns the vehicle or the legal representative or legal successor in interest of the person that owns the vehicle for which the certificate of…

Sec. 3.2. (a) When a certificate of title is available and a vehicle is sold or transferred to a person other than a dealer licensed under IC 9-32, the transferring party shall fill in all blanks on the certificate of title relating to buyer information, including the sale price.…

Sec. 3.4. (a) If a vehicle for which a certificate of title has been issued is sold or if the ownership of the vehicle is transferred in any manner other than by a transfer on death conveyance under section 9 of this chapter, the transferring party must do the following: (1) Endo…

Sec. 3.5. (a) This section applies to a vehicle for which a certificate of title is required to be obtained under IC 24-5-13.5-12. (b) The bureau shall do the following: (1) For a subsequent request for a new certificate of title for a buyback vehicle, whether titled in Indiana o…

Sec. 4. (a) A certificate of title for a vehicle held by an Indiana resident who is serving in the armed forces of the United States may be transferred by the Indiana resident to another person if the Indiana resident authorizes the transfer by a letter signed by the Indiana resi…

Sec. 5. (a) Whenever a vehicle for which a certificate of title is required by this article is sold or transferred: (1) under an order or a process of an Indiana court; (2) under any provision of an Indiana statute; or (3) by operation of law; the person that obtains the vehicle …

Sec. 6. If the bureau: (1) determines that a certificate of title is issued in error; or (2) receives notification from another state or country that a certificate of title for a vehicle that was issued by the bureau has been surrendered by the person that owns the vehicle in con…

Sec. 7. (a) This section does not apply to section 5 of this chapter. (b) Except as provided in sections 3.2(b) and 3.4(d) of this chapter, a person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-2-2(a) part; 9-1-2-5 part; 9-1-3-11…

Sec. 8. The bureau shall enable the owner of a motor vehicle titled in Indiana to determine: (1) whether that motor vehicle has previously been titled in Indiana; and (2) if the motor vehicle has previously been titled in Indiana, whether the title was issued as a salvage title u…

Sec. 9. (a) The owner or owners of a vehicle may create an interest in the vehicle that is transferrable on the death of the owner or owners by obtaining a certificate of title conveying the interest in the vehicle to one (1) or more persons as transfer on death beneficiaries. (b…

Sec. 1. (a) Subject to section 4 of this chapter, a motor vehicle, when operated upon a highway, must be equipped with brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold the vehicle. (b) A motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or motor driven cycle must be equipped w…

Sec. 10. (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) A person who violates…

Sec. 2. Subject to section 4 of this chapter, a motorcycle and a motor driven cycle, when operated upon a highway, must be equipped with at least one (1) brake, which may be operated by hand or foot. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-32(2).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. …

Sec. 3. Subject to section 4 of this chapter, a trailer or semitrailer of a gross weight of at least three thousand (3,000) pounds, when operated upon a highway, must be equipped with brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and to hold the vehicle. The brakes must …

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) through (c), a new motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer sold in Indiana and operated upon the highways must be equipped with service brakes upon all wheels of the vehicle. (b) A semitrailer or trailer of less than three thousand…

Sec. 5. One (1) of the two (2) means of brake operation under section 1 of this chapter must consist of a mechanical connection from the operating lever to the brake shoes or bands. The brake must be capable of holding the vehicle or a combination of vehicles stationary under any…

Sec. 6. The brake shoes operating within or upon the drums on the vehicle wheels of a motor vehicle may be used for both service and hand operation. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-32(6).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.

Sec. 7. A motor vehicle or combination of vehicles, at all times and under all conditions of loading, must, upon application of the service (foot) brake, be capable of decelerating and developing a braking force equivalent to the deceleration according to the minimum requirements…

Sec. 8. Compliance with standards set forth in section 7 of this chapter must be determined by one (1) of the following: (1) Actual road tests conducted on a substantially level (not to exceed a plus or minus one per cent (1%) grade), dry, smooth, hard-surfaced road that is free …

Sec. 9. All brakes must be maintained in good working order and must be adjusted so as to operate as equally as practicable with respect to the wheels on opposite sides of the vehicle. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-34.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.

Sec. 1. Except as otherwise provided by law, the maximum limitations on width, length, and height of vehicles imposed by this chapter apply to the vehicle and load. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-2(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.

Sec. 2. (a) The maximum width limitation, except width exclusive devices in accordance with 23 CFR 658.15 or United States Public Law 98-17, is eight (8) feet, six (6) inches. (b) The width limits in subsection (a) do not apply to the following: (1) Machinery or equipment used in…

Sec. 3. (a) A vehicle may not exceed a total maximum height of thirteen (13) feet, six (6) inches. (b) The height limitations in subsection (a) do not require a clearance of that height and do not relieve the owners of vehicles not exceeding the limitations from liability for dam…

Sec. 4. A single vehicle operated under the vehicle's own motive power may not exceed a length of forty (40) feet, except length exclusive devices in accordance with 23 CFR 658.13. However: (1) a recreational vehicle may not exceed forty-five (45) feet; (2) a vehicle used by rail…

Sec. 5. A vehicle may not carry a load extending beyond the line of fenders on the left side of the vehicle or extending more than six (6) inches beyond the line of the fenders on the right side of the vehicle. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-2(a) part.] As added by P.L.…

Sec. 6. The department of state revenue shall administer this chapter. As added by P.L.61-1996, SEC.21.

Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "bicycle traffic control signal" means a traffic control signal with green, red, and yellow bicycle stenciled lenses that is used to direct bicycle traffic on a roadway. As added by P.L.60-2023, SEC.4.

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "pedestrian hybrid beacon" means a traffic control signal used to warn and control traffic in order to assist pedestrians in crossing a roadway at a crosswalk distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings. As added by P…

Sec. 1. Each traffic control signal on a street or highway within Indiana must conform with the standards, specifications, and warrants set forth in the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-3.1-1.] As a…

Sec. 11. A person who violates section 7, 8, 8.5, or 9 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction. However, a person who violates section 7, 8, 8.5, or 9 of this chapter in a manner that results in bodily injury to a person commits a Class A infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification…

Sec. 2. (a) Each traffic signal installation on a street or highway within Indiana must comply with the installation guidelines set forth in the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. (b) The Indiana department of transportation shall adopt ru…

Sec. 3. Each traffic signal upon a highway that does not conform to this chapter shall be removed by the governmental agency having jurisdiction over the highway. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-3.1-3.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.361.

Sec. 4. The Indiana department of transportation is responsible for the control of all traffic signals on the state highway system. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-3.1-4 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Sec. 5. A traffic signal installation on a state route is the property of the Indiana department of transportation. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-3.1-5.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a public or private agency may not erect a traffic control device on a state maintained highway without the written permission of the Indiana department of transportation. (b) This subsection applies to the installation of traffic…

Sec. 7. (a) Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic control signals exhibiting different colored lights or colored lighted arrows successively, one (1) at a time or in combination, only the colors green, red, or yellow may be used, except for special pedestrian signals under IC…

Sec. 8. (a) This section does not apply at railroad grade crossings. (b) Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow light is used in a traffic signal or with a traffic sign, vehicular traffic shall obey the signal in the following manner: (1) Flashing red (stop signal) means …

Sec. 8.5. (a) Whenever traffic is controlled by a bicycle traffic control signal exhibiting different colored lights, one (1) at a time or in combination, only the colors green, red, or yellow may be used. (b) The lights of a bicycle traffic control signal indicate and apply to a…

Sec. 9. When lane use control signals are placed over individual lanes, the signals apply to vehicular traffic as follows: (1) Green indication (downward green arrows) means vehicular traffic may travel in any lane over which a green signal is shown. (2) Steady yellow indication …

Sec. 1. The bureau shall establish guidelines for determining the applicability of model year effective dates for each year. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3.6-6.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.59-1998, SEC.2; P.L.125-2012, SEC.127; P.L.198-2016, SEC.380.…

Sec. 10. (a) If a certificate of salvage title is lost, mutilated, or destroyed or becomes illegible, the person that owns the vehicle or the legal representative or legal successor in interest of the person that owns the vehicle for which the certificate of salvage title was iss…

Sec. 15. (a) If a salvage vehicle is rebuilt for operation upon the highways and ownership is evidenced by a certificate of salvage title, the person that owns the vehicle shall apply to the bureau for a certificate of title with a rebuilt designation. The bureau shall issue a ce…

Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), whenever a certificate of title is issued for a vehicle that was previously titled in another state or jurisdiction and the certificate of title from the other state or jurisdiction contains a "REBUILT", "RECONDITIONED", "DISTRES…