Title 9, MOTOR VEHICLES

Sec. 25. In the absence of fraud or bad faith, a person who releases or provides evidence or information under this chapter to any of the following is immune from civil or criminal liability for providing that evidence or information: (1) The superintendent of the state police or…

Sec. 3. (a) A certificate of salvage title is required for a vehicle that is manufactured within the last seven (7) model years and meets any of the following criteria: (1) An insurance company has determined that it is economically impractical to repair the wrecked, destroyed, o…

Sec. 31. A person that knowingly or intentionally possesses, buys, sells, exchanges, gives away, or offers to buy, sell, exchange or give away a manufacturer's identification plate or serial plate that has been removed from a vehicle that is a total loss or salvage commits a Leve…

Sec. 32. A person that knowingly possesses, buys, sells, exchanges, gives away, or offers to buy, sell, exchange, or give away a certificate of title or ownership papers from a nontitle state of a vehicle that is a total loss or salvage commits a Level 6 felony. [Pre-1991 Recodif…

Sec. 36. A person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may recover the actual damages sustained, together with costs and reasonable attorney's fees. In the court's discretion the court may increase the award of damages to: (1) an amount not to exceed three (3) times the actua…

Sec. 37. A person who violates this chapter (other than section 4 of 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. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3.6-17.] As added by P.L.2-…

Sec. 4.1. (a) This section applies to a vehicle: (1) for which an insurance company has made and paid an agreed settlement; and (2) that meets at least one (1) of the criteria set forth in section 3 of this chapter. (b) A person that owns or holds a lien upon a vehicle described …

Sec. 4.2. (a) A self-insured entity that owns a vehicle that meets at least one (1) of the criteria set forth in section 3 of this chapter shall apply to the bureau within forty-five (45) days after the date of loss for a certificate of salvage title in the name of the self-insur…

Sec. 4.3. (a) The bureau shall collect an administrative penalty of ten dollars ($10) if: (1) a purchaser or transferee of a salvage vehicle fails to apply for a certificate of salvage title or a transfer of title, by assignment, not later than forty-five (45) days after the salv…

Sec. 4.4. (a) For purposes of sections 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 of this chapter, "other proof of ownership" with respect to a vehicle includes the following items that contain the physical or electronic signature of the owner, with or without notarization: (1) A document granting an ins…

Sec. 5. A certificate of salvage title issued under this chapter must contain the following information: (1) The same vehicle information as a certificate of title issued by the bureau. (2) The notation "SALVAGE TITLE" prominently recorded on the title. (3) If the motor vehicle i…

Sec. 6. A certificate of salvage title issued under this chapter may be assigned by the person who owns the salvage vehicle to another buyer. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3.6-2(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.390.

Sec. 1. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, the bureau shall issue a driver's license to an individual who meets the following conditions: (1) Satisfies the age requirements set forth in section 2.5 of this chapter. (2) Makes proper application to the bureau under I…

Sec. 2.5. (a) Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, an individual must satisfy the requirements set forth in one (1) of the following subdivisions to receive a driver's license: (1) The individual meets the following conditions: (A) Is at least sixteen (16) years of ag…

Sec. 3. (a) The bureau may waive: (1) up to six (6) months of the age requirement; (2) any of the experience or practice and driving requirements; or (3) the requirements described in both subdivisions (1) and (2); for an individual making an application for the individual's driv…

Sec. 4.5. (a) The holder of a driver's license is entitled to operate a motor vehicle on a highway. A driver's license does not entitle the holder to operate the following: (1) A commercial motor vehicle. (2) A motorcycle, other than an autocycle. (3) A vehicle that is operated f…

Sec. 5. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-53(c) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.

Sec. 6. (a) The bureau may impose an additional fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) if the bureau processes an application for a physical credential under this chapter in a period of time that is shorter than the normal processing period. The bureau shall deposit the fee in the comm…

Sec. 1. The bureau shall have access to all reports of motor vehicle accidents filed with the state police department to administer this article. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-34.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.59-2013, SEC.4.

Sec. 2. (a) Whenever under Indiana law the bureau may suspend or revoke a driver's license or driving privileges if the operator of a motor vehicle is an Indiana resident, the bureau may suspend or revoke the driver's license or driving privileges of or forbid the operation of a …

Sec. 3. (a) The bureau shall: (1) cancel a bond; (2) return a certificate of insurance; or (3) direct the treasurer of state to return money or securities to the person entitled to the money or securities; upon the substitution and acceptance of other adequate proof of financial …

Sec. 4. Whenever the proof of financial responsibility filed by a person under this article no longer fulfills the purpose for which the proof was required, the bureau shall require from the person other proof of financial responsibility under this article. If the person does not…

Sec. 5. The bureau may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish procedures, conditions, and requirements concerning the filing of proof of financial responsibility necessary to promote and ensure the effective enforcement of this article. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-2-1…

Sec. 6. This article may not be construed to prevent the plaintiff in an action at law from relying for security upon the other processes provided by law. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-36.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13.

Sec. 7. 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 art…

Sec. 1. (a) The state police department shall prepare and, upon request, supply to police departments, coroners, sheriffs, and other appropriate agencies or individuals forms for accident reports required under this article. (b) The forms must be appropriate with respect to the p…

Sec. 2. An accident report required to be made in writing must be made on the appropriate form approved by the state police department and must contain all of the required information unless the information is not available. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-48(b).] As add…

Sec. 3. The state police department shall transmit to the bureau each accident report or copy of an accident report filed with the state police department under this chapter. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-46(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.14.

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to an accident report filed by a law enforcement officer or filed by a coroner or similar officer under IC 9-26-4-2. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), each required accident report and supplemental report is without prejudice to the…

Sec. 5. (a) The state police department shall tabulate and may analyze all accident reports and shall publish annually or at more frequent intervals statistical information based on the reports as to the number and circumstances of traffic accidents, including: (1) the total numb…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to counties and cities. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.15.

Sec. 2. The: (1) county executive of a county; or (2) board of public works, board of public works and safety, or the department of transportation of a city; may contract with a nonprofit organization, with the approval of the county legislative body or the city legislative body,…

Sec. 1. Indiana joins with other states of the union in accordance with Public Law 684 of the 85th Congress in creating an Interstate Compact for Traffic Safety. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-6-6-1.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.

Sec. 2. The governor and the director for traffic safety for the state are authorized and directed to: (1) notify the proper officials of the other states that Indiana recognizes the need for uniform traffic safety regulations and standards for the maintenance of traffic safety m…

Sec. 1. This chapter governs the procedure in courts with original jurisdiction to hear and determine cases involving traffic offenses. This chapter is intended to provide for the just determination of these cases and to that effect shall be construed to secure simplicity and uni…

Sec. 10. The defendant shall be present at the imposition of sentence in all misdemeanor traffic cases. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-7-8.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.

Sec. 11. (a) Before accepting a plea of guilty to a misdemeanor traffic offense, the court shall inform the defendant of the defendant's rights, including the right to: (1) engage counsel; (2) a reasonable continuance to engage counsel to subpoena witnesses; (3) have process issu…

Sec. 12. (a) If during any twelve (12) month period an individual has committed moving traffic violations for which the individual has: (1) been convicted of at least two (2) traffic misdemeanors; (2) had at least two (2) traffic judgments entered against the individual; or (3) b…

Sec. 13. A judge may make rules for the orderly conduct of the proceedings of the judge's court if the rules are consistent with this chapter and the rules of the supreme court. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-7-11.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.

Sec. 14. If a court convicts a person for a moving traffic offense and the person is known or believed by the court not to be the owner of the motor vehicle, the court shall, within seven (7) days after entering the conviction, deposit with the United States Postal Service, first…

Sec. 15. In a proceeding, prosecution, or hearing where the prosecuting attorney must prove that the defendant had a prior conviction for an offense under this title, the relevant portions of a certified computer printout or electronic copy made from the records of the bureau are…

Sec. 16. (a) If a person has been found to have committed a traffic offense, the court may do the following: (1) Require the person to attend and satisfactorily complete a driver improvement or safety course that has been approved by the court or the bureau. (2) Place the person …

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "court" means a tribunal with jurisdiction to hear and determine traffic violation cases and the judge or other presiding officer sitting as a court. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-7-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.

Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "electronic traffic ticket" means: (1) a traffic information and summons; or (2) a complaint and summons; for traffic cases that is in an electronic format prescribed by the office of judicial administration. (b) An electronic traffic ticket…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "judge" means an officer authorized by law to sit as a court. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-7-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.

Sec. 5.3. In prescribing the contents of an electronic traffic ticket, the office of judicial administration shall require the inclusion in an electronic traffic ticket of the contents required in an information and summons under section 6 of this chapter. The office of judicial …