Ind. Code § 9-14-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-14-10-2
Powers of commission board
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission board may do the following:

(1) Procure insurance against any loss in connection with the commission's operations in the amount the commission board considers necessary or desirable.

(2) Contract with a qualified person:

(A) to serve as a full service provider under IC 9-14.1-3-1;

(B) to serve as a partial services provider under IC 9-14.1-3-2; or

(C) for other services to process specific transactions as outlined by the commission.

(3) Notwithstanding IC 5-16, IC 5-17-1, and IC 5-22, develop a system of procurement that applies only to procurement of equipment, materials, services, and goods required for the operation of license branches under IC 9-14.1.

(4) Either:

(A) develop a retirement program for managers and employees of license branches; or

(B) cause managers and employees of license branches to be members of the public employees' retirement fund (IC 5-10.3-7).

(5) Enter into lease agreements as necessary for office space, storage space, and parking facilities for license branches under IC 9-14.1.

(6) Take any other action necessary to achieve the commission's purpose.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-15-2-2; subdivision (2) formerly 9-16-1-4(a); subdivision (3) formerly 9-16-2-5(a); subdivision (4) formerly 9-16-4-2; subdivision (5) formerly 9-16-2-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.190.
Ind. Code § 9-28-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 28 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-28-2-6
Nonmoving violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "nonmoving violation" includes the following:

(1) Expiration of vehicle registration or vehicle inspection certificates.

(2) Parking meter violations or violation of parking limitation signs.

(3) Improper vehicle lighting.

(4) Other citations for minor equipment deficiencies.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-1.1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 9-21-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-21-7-9
Head lamps
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A motor vehicle may be operated under the conditions specified in section 2 of this chapter when equipped with two (2) lighted lamps upon the front of the motor vehicle capable of revealing persons and objects seventy-five (75) feet ahead instead of the lamps required under section 3 of this chapter. A vehicle equipped under this section may not be operated at a speed in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-27.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-14.1-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-14.1-2-4
Performance of transactions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A transaction under this title that may be performed in a license branch may be performed in any license branch in any county.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-2-13; 9-18-2-15.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.195.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-69.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-69.3
"Funeral escort vehicle"
Status: in_force

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.236-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.80-2012, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-32-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-32-5-8
Assigned certificates of title or certificates of origin; delivery
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A dealer shall deliver or transmit an assigned certificate of title or certificate of origin to a person entitled to the certificate of title or certificate of origin.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.42; P.L.27-2018, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11.5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 11.5 / Section 9-21-11.5-11
Ordinances and resolutions; design, manufacture, maintenance, certification, licensing, registration, taxation, assessment, insurance; types of property
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A political subdivision may not enact or enforce an ordinance or resolution relating to any of the following:

(1) The design, manufacture, maintenance, certification, licensing, registration, taxation, assessment, or insurance of a personal delivery device.

(2) The types of property that may be transported by a personal delivery device.

As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-97.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-97.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.93-2010, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.174-2016, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11.5-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 11.5 / Section 9-21-11.5-0.5
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. This chapter does not apply to portions of state routes, U.S. routes, and interstate highways comprising the state highway system located in a municipality.

As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-18.1-6-4
Registration fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (e), the fee to register a recovery vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds is five hundred four dollars ($504).

(b) Except as provided in subsection (e), the fee to register a recovery vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating equal to or less than sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds is seventy-two dollars ($72).

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a fee imposed and collected under subsection (a) or (b) shall be distributed as follows:

(1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund.

(2) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.

(3) Two dollars and ninety cents ($2.90) to the highway, road and street fund.

(4) Four dollars ($4) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(5) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund.

(6) Three dollars and ten cents ($3.10) to the commission fund (except as provided in subsection (f)).

(7) Any remaining amount to the motor vehicle highway account.

(d) A fee described in subsection (a) that is collected under the International Registration Plan shall be distributed as set forth in IC 9-18.1-5-10.5.

(e) The fee to register a recovery vehicle for a period other than twelve (12) months is the amount determined under the following formula:

STEP ONE: Determine the number of months remaining until the vehicle's next registration date under IC 9-18.1-11. A partial month shall be rounded to one (1) month.

STEP TWO: Multiply the STEP ONE result by one-twelfth (1/12).

STEP THREE: Multiply the STEP TWO product by the applicable registration fee under subsection (a) or (b) for the vehicle.

A fee imposed and collected under this subsection that is not collected under the International Registration Plan shall be distributed under subsection (c). A fee imposed and collected under this subsection that is collected under the International Registration Plan shall be distributed under subsection (d).

(f) Beginning after June 30, 2024, when a fee imposed under subsection (a) or (b) is collected by the department of state revenue, instead of depositing three dollars and ten cents ($3.10) into the commission fund as required by subsection (c)(6), the department shall instead deposit ninety percent (90%) of that amount into the motor carrier regulation fund established by IC 8-2.1-23-1, and the remainder shall be deposited in the commission fund.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-29-5-30; subsection (b) formerly 9-29-5-30.1.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.117; P.L.185-2018, SEC.35; P.L.108-2019, SEC.171; P.L.205-2025, SEC.55; P.L.152-2026, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-11
"Dealer manager"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "Dealer manager" means an individual who is responsible for and is in charge of the day to day operations, including the management, direction, and control of the dealership.

As added by P.L.104-2024, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.88-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-24-14-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-24-14-5
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.506. Amended by P.L.111-2021, SEC.68. Expired 7-1-2023 by P.L.198-2016, SEC.506.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-18.1-13-3
Registration; license plates; transfers
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Upon payment of the annual registration fee under IC 9-18.1-5 and any applicable commercial vehicle excise tax under IC 6-6-5.5, the department of state revenue may issue a license plate for each commercial vehicle registered to the owner of at least five (5) commercial vehicles. The license plate issued under this section for a commercial vehicle is permanently valid.

(b) The application of registration for the commercial vehicles must be on an aggregate basis by electronic means. If the application is approved, the department of state revenue shall issue a certificate of registration that shall be carried at all times in the vehicle for which it is issued.

(c) The registration for a commercial vehicle is void when the registered owner:

(1) sells (and does not replace);

(2) disposes of; or

(3) does not renew the registration of;

the commercial vehicle or the commercial vehicle is destroyed.

(d) This section does not relieve the owner of a vehicle from payment of any applicable commercial vehicle excise tax under IC 6-6-5.5 on a yearly basis.

(e) A registered license plate issued under subsection (a) may be transferred to another vehicle in a fleet of the same weight and plate type, with a new certificate of registration issued under subsection (b), upon application to the department of state revenue. A commercial vehicle excise tax credit may be applied to any plate transfer of the same vehicle type and same weight category.

(f) The following apply to rules adopted by the bureau before January 1, 2014, under IC 9-18-2-4.5(f) (before its expiration):

(1) The rules are transferred to the department of state revenue and are considered rules of the department of state revenue.

(2) The rules are treated as if they had been adopted by the department of state revenue.

(g) Upon qualification under this section, a vehicle subject to the commercial vehicle excise tax under IC 6-6-5.5, including trailers and semitrailers, must be registered with the department of state revenue and issued a permanent license plate.

(h) A registered owner may continue to register commercial vehicles under this section even after a reduction in the registered owner's fleet to fewer than five (5) commercial vehicles.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.257-2017, SEC.28; P.L.141-2024, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-44 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-44
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3.6-1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.167; P.L.125-2012, SEC.10; P.L.92-2013, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.151-2015, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-190 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-190
"Truck-tractor-semitrailer-semitrailer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 190. "Truck-tractor-semitrailer-semitrailer" refers to a combination of vehicles containing two (2) trailing units connected with a B-train assembly.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-2.2(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-38 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-38
"Conviction"
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. "Conviction" includes the following:

(1) A conviction or judgment upon a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

(2) A determination of guilt by a jury or a court, even if:

(A) no sentence is imposed; or

(B) a sentence is suspended.

(3) A forfeiture of bail, bond, or collateral deposited to secure the defendant's appearance for trial, unless the forfeiture is vacated.

(4) A payment of money as a penalty or as costs in accordance with an agreement between a moving traffic violator and a traffic violations bureau.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.93-1991, SEC.1; P.L.9-2010, SEC.7; P.L.198-2016, SEC.100.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-18.5-9-3
Motorcycle ineligible to display plate
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A license plate designed under section 2 of this chapter may not be displayed on a motorcycle.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-23-3.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-24-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-24-8-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-53.1.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.35. Repealed by P.L.113-2014, SEC.29; P.L.217-2014, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 9-21-12-21 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-21-12-21
Petitioning county council or township board; reimbursement for certain equipment; documentation
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) As used in this section, "qualified school district" refers to:

(1) a school corporation (as defined in IC 20-18-2-16(a));

(2) a charter school (as defined in IC 20-24-1-4); or

(3) a nonpublic school with at least one (1) employee.

(b) A qualified school district may purchase, install, and operate equipment described in 575 IAC 1-9-14. If a qualified school district purchases or uses equipment described in 575 IAC 1-9-14 to enforce section 1 of this chapter, the qualified school district, with the approval of the governing body (or the equivalent for a charter school or nonpublic school with at least one (1) employee), may petition the county council or a township board (in a county having a consolidated city) to receive funding for reimbursement only in an amount sufficient to pay in full for equipment described in 575 IAC 1-9-14. Once the cost of the equipment described in 575 IAC 1-9-14 has been paid in full, the qualified school district may no longer receive funds from the county or, if applicable, the township, for this purpose. A qualified school district shall provide documentation to the county council or, if applicable, the township board, necessary for the county council or township board to determine the amount of the total cost for equipment described in 575 IAC 1-9-14.

As added by P.L.144-2019, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-30-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-30-4-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.107-1991, SEC.1; P.L.64-1994, SEC.2; P.L.100-2010, SEC.4; P.L.125-2012, SEC.330; P.L.126-2012, SEC.29; P.L.13-2013, SEC.39; P.L.85-2013, SEC.87; P.L.217-2014, SEC.122; P.L.149-2015, SEC.98. Repealed by P.L.188-2015, SEC.104; P.L.198-2016, SEC.597.
Ind. Code § 9-19-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-19-8-3
Operation of muffler or noise dissipative device
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A motor vehicle must be equipped with a muffler or other noise dissipative device that meets the following conditions:

(1) Is in good working order.

(2) Is in constant operation to prevent excessive noise.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-36.6(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-79.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-79.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.2-1997, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.122.
Ind. Code § 9-21-8-57 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-21-8-57
Operation of golf cart on highway
Status: in_force

Sec. 57. A golf cart or off-road vehicle may not be operated on a highway except in accordance with:

(1) an ordinance adopted under IC 9-21-1-3(a)(14) and IC 9-21-1-3.3(a) authorizing the operation of a golf cart or an off-road vehicle on the highway; or

(2) IC 14-16-1-20 authorizing an off-road vehicle to operate on a highway.

As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.293. Amended by P.L.259-2013, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-17
"Document preparation fee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. "Document preparation fee" means any fee charged by a dealer concerning the sale of a motor vehicle, regardless of designation, and that includes costs incurred by the dealer for the preparation of documents concerning the sale of a motor vehicle. The term does not include a fee imposed by a financial institution for the purpose of extending credit for the purchase of a vehicle.

As added by P.L.104-2024, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 9-32-17-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 17 / Section 9-32-17-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.179.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-18.5-8-5
Temporary parking placard
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The bureau shall issue a temporary placard to an individual who is certified by:

(1) a health care provider listed in section 4(b) of this chapter as having:

(A) a temporary physical disability that requires the temporary use of a wheelchair, a walker, braces, or crutches;

(B) temporarily lost the use of one (1) or both legs; or

(C) a temporary and severe restriction in mobility due to a pulmonary or cardiovascular disability, an arthritic condition, or an orthopedic or neurological impairment; or

(2) an optometrist or ophthalmologist who has a valid unrestricted license to practice optometry or ophthalmology in Indiana to be temporarily:

(A) blind (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-38(2)); or

(B) visually impaired (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-349).

(b) A certification under this section must:

(1) be in a manner and form prescribed by the bureau; and

(2) state the expected duration, including an end date, of the condition on which the certification is based.

(c) A temporary placard issued under this section expires on the earlier of the following:

(1) One (1) year after the date on which the placard is issued.

(2) The end date set forth in the certification under subsection (b).

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: subsection (a) formerly 9-14-5-1(1); subsection (b) formerly 9-14-5-2; subsection (c) formerly 9-14-5-4(b).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.136; P.L.145-2026, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 9-26-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-26-2-3
Accident report not confidential record
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A report filed by a law enforcement officer under section 2 of this chapter is not a confidential record and shall be made available for inspection and copying under IC 5-14-3.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-3-1-3 part; 9-4-1-46(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-24-18-2
Misuse of licenses and permits; use of false information; inauthentic licenses and permits
Status: in_force

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) Lend to an individual or knowingly permit the use by an individual not entitled to use a driver's license or permit a driver's license or permit issued under this article.

(3) Display or represent as the individual's driver's license or permit issued under this article a driver's license or permit not issued to the individual.

(4) Fail or refuse to surrender, upon demand of the proper official, a driver's license or permit issued under this article that has been suspended, canceled, or revoked as provided by law.

(5) Knowingly sell, offer to sell, buy, possess, or offer as genuine, a driver's license or permit required by this article to be issued by the bureau that has not been issued by the bureau under this article or by the appropriate authority of any other state or country.

A person that knowingly or intentionally violates this subsection commits a Class C misdemeanor.

(b) An individual who:

(1) knowingly or intentionally uses a false or fictitious name or gives a false or fictitious address in an application:

(A) for a driver's license or permit issued under this article; or

(B) for a renewal, amendment, or replacement of a driver's license or permit issued under this article; or

(2) knowingly or intentionally makes a false statement or conceals a material fact or otherwise commits a fraud in an application for a driver's license or permit issued under this article;

commits application fraud, a Level 6 felony.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-4-47; 9-1-4-53(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.106-2006, SEC.2; P.L.109-2011, SEC.28; P.L.158-2013, SEC.156; P.L.198-2016, SEC.528.
Ind. Code § 9-14-13-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-14-13-9
Conditions for disclosure of personal information
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The bureau may, before disclosing personal information, require the requesting person to satisfy certain conditions for the purpose of ascertaining:

(1) the correct identity of the requesting person;

(2) that the use of the disclosed information will be only as authorized; or

(3) that the consent of the person who is the subject of the information has been obtained.

The conditions may include the making and filing of a written application on a form prescribed by the bureau and containing all information and certification requirements required by the bureau.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-14-3.5-12.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.193.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-198 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-198
"Wagon"
Status: in_force

Sec. 198. Except as provided in section 60(a)(2) or 60(a)(3) of this chapter, "wagon" means a vehicle that is:

(1) without motive power;

(2) designed to be pulled by a motor vehicle;

(3) constructed so that no part of the weight of the wagon rests upon the towing vehicle;

(4) equipped with a flexible tongue; and

(5) capable of being steered by the front two (2) wheels.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-12-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.150-2009, SEC.4; P.L.198-2016, SEC.178.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-21-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 21 / Section 9-18.5-21-2
Eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person that is eligible to register a vehicle under this title is eligible to receive an Indiana health trust license plate under this chapter upon doing the following:

(1) Completing an application for an Indiana health trust license plate.

(2) Paying the fees under section 3 of this chapter.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-42-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-3
"Antique motor vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Antique motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is at least twenty-five (25) years old.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-7-6-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.146-2009, SEC.1; P.L.125-2012, SEC.4; P.L.198-2016, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 9-13-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-13-1-4
References to federal statutes or regulations relating to the National Voter Registration Act
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a reference in this title to a federal statute or regulation relating to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20501) is a reference to the statute or regulation as in effect September 1, 2014.

As added by P.L.4-1996, SEC.96. Amended by P.L.122-2000, SEC.14; P.L.230-2005, SEC.68; P.L.128-2015, SEC.217.
Ind. Code § 9-28-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 28 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-28-2-8
Suspension of driving privileges
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The bureau may suspend the driving privileges of a driver licensed under IC 9-24 for failure to meet the conditions of a traffic citation of a jurisdiction in which the traffic offense occurred. This section does not apply if the jurisdiction has not entered into an agreement with Indiana as provided under section 7 of this chapter.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-1.1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.305.
Ind. Code § 9-30-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-30-6-3
Arrest; probable cause; evidence of intoxication; refusal to submit to test; admissibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) If a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that a person committed an offense under IC 9-30-5, the person may be arrested. However, if the chemical test results in prima facie evidence that the person is intoxicated, the person shall be arrested for an offense under this chapter, IC 9-30-5, or IC 9-30-9.

(b) At any proceeding under this chapter, IC 9-30-5, or IC 9-30-9, a person's refusal to submit to a chemical test is admissible into evidence.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-4-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-27-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-27-6-9
Licenses; expiration; fees; refund; deposit of fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A license issued under section 6 or 8 of this chapter expires on the last day of the fiscal year in even-numbered years and may be renewed upon application to the bureau.

(b) The fee for a license issued under section 6 or 8 of this chapter must be prescribed by rule under section 11(1) of this chapter.

(c) A license fee may not be refunded if the license application is rejected or the license is suspended or revoked.

(d) A license fee collected under this section shall be deposited in the motor vehicle highway account fund established under IC 8-14-1.

As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 9-28-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-28-4-5
Laws in conflict with this chapter; repeal; prior contracts; enforceability
Status: repealed

Sec. 5. All laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, and an act entitled "An Act to amend section 2 of an act entitled 'An Act providing for grant of authority to certain state officials to establish reciprocity between states and commonwealths and the District of Columbia of the United States,' approved March 11, 1933, and declaring an emergency," approved February 27, 1937, and an act entitled "An Act providing for grant of authority to certain state officials to establish reciprocity between states and commonwealths and the District of Columbia of the United States," approved March 11, 1933, are each specifically repealed. Such repeals shall not affect the enforceability nor validity of any reciprocal contract or agreement heretofore entered into and now in effect between this state and any other state, commonwealth, or District of Columbia pursuant to the authority granted under those Acts and Statutes herein specifically repealed.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-7-7-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 9-30-10-17 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-30-10-17
Operating motor vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life; habitual traffic violator who causes bodily injury or death; penalties
Status: repealed

Sec. 17. (a) A person who operates a motor vehicle after the person's driving privileges are forfeited for life under section 16 of this chapter, IC 9-4-13-14 (repealed April 1, 1984), or IC 9-12-3-1 (repealed July 1, 1991) commits:

(1) a Level 6 felony, if the forfeiture occurred before July 1, 2015; or

(2) a Level 5 felony, if the forfeiture occurred after June 30, 2015.

(b) A person who is a habitual traffic violator under this chapter and commits an offense involving the person's operation of a motor vehicle, which offense causes serious bodily injury, catastrophic injury, or death commits a Level 5 felony.

(c) In addition to any criminal penalties imposed for a conviction of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), if the new offense caused catastrophic injury or death, the bureau shall suspend the person's driving privileges for the life of the person.

(d) A person who violates subsection (b) commits a separate offense for each person whose bodily injury or death is caused by the violation of subsection (b).

(e) A court may order terms of imprisonment imposed on a person convicted of more than one (1) offense described in subsection (b) to run consecutively. Consecutive terms of imprisonment imposed under this subsection are not subject to the sentencing restrictions set forth in IC 35-50-1-2(c) through IC 35-50-1-2(d).

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-12-3-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.63; P.L.85-2013, SEC.106; P.L.158-2013, SEC.163; P.L.217-2014, SEC.143; P.L.184-2019, SEC.7; P.L.36-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-19-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-18.5-19-4
D.A.R.E. Indiana trust fund
Status: in_force

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 investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(c) The bureau shall administer the fund. Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(d) The bureau shall distribute at least one (1) time each month the money from the fund to D.A.R.E. Indiana, Inc.

(e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-40-4.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.118-2022, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 9-21-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-21-12-4
Design and operation of school buses; rules; adoption
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state school bus committee established by IC 20-27-3-1 shall adopt and enforce rules that are consistent with this chapter to govern the design and operation of all school buses used for the transportation of school children that are:

(1) owned and operated by a school corporation; or

(2) privately owned and operated under contract with a school corporation;

in Indiana. Rules adopted under this section shall by reference be made a part of a contract between a private school bus company and a school corporation.

(b) Each school corporation, the school corporation's officers and employees, and every person employed under contract by a school district is subject to the rules adopted under this section.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-124(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.105.
Ind. Code § 9-27-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-27-2-3
Director of traffic safety; appointment; term; qualifications; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The governor shall appoint a director of traffic safety who serves at the pleasure of the governor.

(b) The director is the administrative head of the office of traffic safety, subject to the authority of the director of the Indiana criminal justice institute. The director of traffic safety shall develop, plan, and execute the functions and duties prescribed by this chapter.

(c) The director of traffic safety must be a person qualified by training and experience in traffic safety and traffic accident prevention measures.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-6-2-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.39-1993, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-13
"Director"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. "Director" refers to the director of the dealer services division within the office of the secretary of state who is appointed under IC 4-5-1-12(b).

As added by P.L.104-2024, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 9-30-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-30-9-3
Application to criminal proceedings; judicial notice; deferred proceedings; order to complete program
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to a criminal proceeding in which the use or abuse of alcohol is a contributing factor or a material element of the offense.

(b) The court may take judicial notice of the fact that proper medical treatment is likely to decrease the defendant's tendency to engage in antisocial behavior.

(c) Before conviction, the court, with the consent of the defendant and the prosecuting attorney, may conditionally defer the proceedings described in subsection (a) for up to four (4) years. However, a prosecution may not be deferred under this section if:

(1) the offense involves death or serious bodily injury;

(2) other criminal proceedings, not arising out of the same incident, alleging commission of a felony are pending against the defendant;

(3) the defendant is on probation or parole and the appropriate parole or probation authority does not consent to the defendant's participation; or

(4) the defendant fails to meet additional eligibility requirements imposed by the court.

(d) The court may order the defendant to satisfactorily complete the program established under section 2 of this chapter if the court makes a determination under subsection (b). The court may impose other appropriate conditions upon the defendant.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-32-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-32-8-5
Term of license; fees; replacement license
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A watercraft dealer license issued under this chapter shall be issued and expires based on the business name of the watercraft dealer as set forth in IC 9-32-11-12.5.

(b) If a watercraft dealer license is lost or destroyed, the watercraft dealer must apply for a replacement watercraft dealer license in the form and manner prescribed by the secretary.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.23; P.L.174-2016, SEC.73; P.L.179-2017, SEC.59.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-18.1-2-7
Vehicle registered in another state; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. An Indiana resident that:

(1) has a legal residence in a state that is not contiguous to Indiana; and

(2) owns or operates a vehicle that is registered in accordance with the laws of the other state of legal residence;

may operate the vehicle on a highway for not more than sixty (60) days without registering the vehicle under this article.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-2-1(f).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-32-11-13 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-32-11-13
Transfer of assignment of motor vehicle or watercraft title
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A person licensed under this article may transfer or assign a title for a motor vehicle or watercraft.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.179-2017, SEC.90.
Ind. Code § 9-32-11-11 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-32-11-11
Offsite sales permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Except as otherwise provided, the secretary shall issue an offsite sales permit to a dealer licensed under this article who submits an application for the permit not later than ten (10) business days or two (2) calendar weeks before the offsite sale date. Permit applications under this section shall be made public upon the request of any person.

(b) The secretary may not issue an offsite sales permit to the following:

(1) Except as provided in subsection (c), an applicant dealer proposing to conduct a sale outside a radius of twenty (20) miles from the applicant dealer's established place of business.

(2) An applicant dealer that has held more than three (3) nonconsecutive offsite sales in the year ending on the date of the offsite sale for which the permit application is being submitted.

(3) An applicant dealer that is proposing to conduct an offsite sale for more than ten (10) calendar days.

(4) An applicant dealer that has failed:

(A) to pay the applicable fee; or

(B) file an affidavit or statement;

under this section.

(5) A transfer dealer.

(6) An automotive salvage recycler.

(c) The following may conduct an offsite sale with an offsite sales permit outside a radius of twenty (20) miles from the entity's established place of business:

(1) A new manufactured home dealer.

(2) A recreational vehicle dealer.

(3) A rental company that is a dealer conducting a sale at a site within twenty (20) miles of any of its company owned affiliates.

(4) An off-road vehicle dealer.

(5) An applicant dealer that is selling only motor vehicles classified as classic, collector, or antique under rules adopted under section 18(a)(2)(B) of this chapter.

(d) An application for an offsite sales permit must include an affidavit stating that the proposed location is zoned for the operation of the dealer's offsite sale from:

(1) the person charged with enforcing a zoning ordinance, if the person exists; or

(2) the zoning enforcement officer under IC 36-7-4;

who has jurisdiction over the real property where the dealer wants to conduct an offsite sale.

(e) If there is no person or officer under subsection (d)(1) or (d)(2), the application must be accompanied by a statement of authorization from the executive (as defined in IC 36-1-2-5) of the unit in which the real property is located.

(f) The affidavit or statement may not be signed by a person described in subsection (d)(1) or (d)(2) or the executive of a unit more than ninety (90) days before the affidavit or statement is submitted to the secretary as part of an application for a permit under this section.

(g) Section 2(c) of this chapter does not apply to the application or issuance of an offsite sales permit under this section.

(h) The fee for an offsite sales permit is twenty-five dollars ($25). The fee is nonrefundable and shall be deposited as set forth in IC 9-32-7-3.

(i) A dealer may not hold an offsite sale unless it has been at least thirty (30) days since the final day of the dealer's last offsite sale.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.70; P.L.174-2016, SEC.88; P.L.284-2019, SEC.33; P.L.120-2020, SEC.65; P.L.20-2022, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 9-25-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-25-7-6
Temporary reinstatement of nonresident's driver's license, driving privileges, or registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to an Indiana resident or an individual who operates a motor vehicle in Indiana.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), an individual:

(1) whose driver's license, driving privileges, or registration was suspended and who is required to prove financial responsibility extending into the future in order to have the individual's driving privileges reinstated; and

(2) who no longer operates a motor vehicle in Indiana and has become a nonresident;

is not required to prove financial responsibility into the future in order to have the individual's driver's license, driving privileges, or registration temporarily reinstated to allow licensing or registration in the other state or foreign jurisdiction.

(c) An individual described in subsection (b) who, during the three (3) year period following the suspension described in subsection (b)(1), applies to the bureau for a driver's license or registers a motor vehicle in Indiana must maintain proof of future financial responsibility for the unexpired portion of the three (3) year period as required under this article.

As added by P.L.88-1996, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.279; P.L.59-2013, SEC.29; P.L.198-2016, SEC.546.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 9-24-16.5-10
False use of photo exempt identification card; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A person who:

(1) knowingly permits the use of a photo exempt identification card issued under this chapter by a person other than the person to whom the card was issued;

(2) knowingly displays or represents as the person's own photo exempt identification card issued under this chapter a photo exempt identification card that was not issued to the person displaying the card or representing that the card is the person's card;

(3) knowingly or intentionally does not surrender, upon demand of the proper official, a photo exempt identification card issued under this chapter that has become invalid or expired; or

(4) knowingly sells, offers to sell, buys, possesses, or offers a false photo exempt identification card that could reasonably be mistaken for a valid photo exempt identification card required by this chapter to be issued by the bureau but that has not been issued by the bureau;

commits a Class B misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.197-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-32-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-32-6-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.18; P.L.151-2015, SEC.47; P.L.174-2016, SEC.60. Repealed by P.L.120-2020, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 11.5 / Section 9-21-11.5-7
Exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A personal delivery device is exempt from motor vehicle licensing and registration requirements under Indiana law.

As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-26.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-26.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.221-2014, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.257-2017, SEC.21; P.L.206-2019, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.111-2021, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 9-24-2-3.1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-24-2-3.1
Conditional driving privileges; termination and renewal; suspension
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.1. (a) If a petitioner named in an order issued under section 3(a)(8) of this chapter has a valid commercial driver's license, the bureau shall not immediately suspend the individual's commercial driving privileges but shall indicate on the individual's driving record that the individual has conditional driving privileges to operate a motor vehicle to and from the individual's place of employment and in the course of the individual's employment.

(b) Conditional driving privileges described in subsection (a) are valid for thirty (30) days from the date of the notice sent by the bureau. If the individual obtains an order for conditional driving privileges within the thirty (30) days, the individual may continue to operate a motor vehicle with the conditional driving privileges beyond the thirty (30) day period.

(c) If the individual does not obtain an amended order within the thirty (30) day period, the bureau shall suspend the individual's driving privileges.

As added by P.L.133-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.14-2000, SEC.26; P.L.125-2012, SEC.170; P.L.85-2013, SEC.25; P.L.198-2016, SEC.425.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-10
"Automotive salvage recycler"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) "Automotive salvage recycler", except as provided in subsection (b), means a person that:

(1) acquires damaged, inoperative, discarded, abandoned, or salvage vehicles, or their remains, as stock-in-trade;

(2) dismantles, shreds, compacts, crushes, or otherwise processes such vehicles or remains for the reclamation and sale of reusable components and parts;

(3) disposes of recyclable materials to a scrap metal processor or other appropriate facility; or

(4) performs any combination of these actions.

For purposes of this title, a recycling facility, a used parts dealer, and an automotive salvage rebuilder are all considered as an automotive salvage recycler.

(b) "Automotive salvage recycler", for purposes of IC 9-32, does not include a person that holds a valid automobile auction license under IC 9-32 unless the person is a recycling facility, a used parts dealer, or an automotive salvage rebuilder.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3.6-1(d)(1).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.2; P.L.198-2016, SEC.83; P.L.120-2020, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-27-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-27-7-4
Appointment of program coordinator and training specialist of the motorcycle operator safety education program
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The commissioner shall appoint:

(1) a program coordinator of the motorcycle operator safety education program developed under section 3 of this chapter who shall administer the motorcycle operator safety education program and conduct an annual evaluation; and

(2) a training specialist of the motorcycle operator safety education program developed under section 3 of this chapter who shall:

(A) establish approved motorcycle driver education and training courses throughout Indiana; and

(B) supervise rider coach trainers and other personnel as necessary.

The training specialist must be a rider coach trainer and hold a valid license, including any necessary endorsements, to operate a motorcycle.

As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.553.
Ind. Code § 9-27-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-27-2-8
Cooperation; state governmental entities
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The head of each Indiana department, division, bureau, commission, and agency shall cooperate with the office and provide full information on all plans, operations, activities, and programs of the respective agency or department that are directly related to traffic control or traffic accident prevention. The governor may direct that assistance be given to the office, in the performance of the duties of the office, by any officer, employee, or agent of the state. At the request of the office and with the approval of the governor, the head of a state agency or department shall assign temporarily to the office the technicians or other employees needed to carry out this chapter.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-6-2-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 9-24-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-24-7-7
Online driving guide and log
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The bureau shall publish the following:

(1) An online driving guide that may be used by the holder of a learner's permit and the parent of the holder of a learner's permit, if applicable.

(2) An online log that must be completed to show evidence of the completion of the hours of supervised practice driving required under IC 9-24-3-2.5(a)(1)(E), IC 9-24-3-2.5(a)(2)(D), or IC 9-24-3-2.5(a)(6)(F).

As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.33; P.L.227-2025, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 9-21-23.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 23.5 / Section 9-21-23.5-10
Civil immunity and defenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to waive immunity or defenses under IC 34-13-3 or other state or federal law for the law enforcement officer, the state, the applicable political subdivisions, and the law enforcement agency that employs the law enforcement officer and their officers, agents, and employees.

As added by P.L.54-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-14-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-14-14-2
Motor vehicle odometer fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The motor vehicle odometer fund is established. The fund consists of the following:

(1) Amounts deposited in the fund under this title.

(2) Money deposited in the fund under IC 9-29-1-5 (before its repeal).

(3) Money deposited in the fund from any other source.

(b) All money in the motor vehicle odometer fund shall be allocated each July as follows:

(1) Forty percent (40%) is to be deposited in the motor vehicle highway account (IC 8-14-1).

(2) Thirty percent (30%) is to be appropriated to the bureau for use in enforcing odometer laws.

(3) Twenty percent (20%) is to be appropriated to the state police for use in enforcing odometer laws.

(4) Ten percent (10%) is to be appropriated to the attorney general for use in enforcing odometer laws.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-29-1-5.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.194.
Ind. Code § 9-19-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-19-8-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to every motor vehicle, except a vehicle that is at least twenty-five (25) years old.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-36.6(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.333.
Ind. Code § 9-21-5-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-21-5-0.1
Application of certain amendments to chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 11 of this chapter by P.L.40-2007 apply to civil judgments entered for infractions committed after June 30, 2007.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.216.
Ind. Code § 9-32-13-13 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-32-13-13
Manufacturer or distributor preventing dealer from fair competition
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer or distributor to prevent or attempt to prevent a dealer from receiving fair and reasonable compensation for the value of the franchised business as a going concern. The dealer may not transfer or assign the dealer's franchise without the consent of the manufacturer or distributor, and the manufacturer or distributor may not unreasonably withhold consent.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 9-21-8-44.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-21-8-44.5
Compression release engine brakes
Status: in_force

Sec. 44.5. (a) As used in this section, "compression release engine brake" means a hydraulically operated device that converts a power producing diesel engine into a power absorbing retarding mechanism.

(b) A person who drives a motor vehicle equipped with compression release engine brakes on the Indiana toll road in a county having a population of more than one hundred seventy thousand (170,000) and less than one hundred seventy-four thousand (174,000) may not use the motor vehicle's compression release engine brakes instead of the service brake system, except in the case of failure of the service brake system.

(c) This subsection does not apply to a motor vehicle that has compression release engine brakes with a factory installed muffler or an equivalent after market muffler. A person may not drive a motor vehicle equipped with compression release engine brakes unless the motor vehicle is equipped with a muffler in good working condition so that excessive noise is prevented.

As added by P.L.23-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2002, SEC.42; P.L.119-2012, SEC.104; P.L.168-2015, SEC.1; P.L.104-2022, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 9-21-22-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 22 / Section 9-21-22-1
Participation in a vehicle platoon; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person may operate a motor vehicle as part of a vehicle platoon on the streets and highways of Indiana if:

(1) the person is authorized under Indiana law to operate a motor vehicle on the streets or highways of Indiana;

(2) the motor vehicle is authorized under Indiana law to be operated on the streets or highways of Indiana;

(3) the motor vehicle is properly equipped with necessary systems for participation in a vehicle platoon; and

(4) the leader of the vehicle platoon is authorized under this chapter to lead the vehicle platoon.

As added by P.L.185-2018, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 9-24-10-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-24-10-7.5
Physician, optometrist, or advanced practice nurse immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. A physician licensed to practice medicine under IC 25-22.5, an optometrist licensed to practice optometry under IC 25-24, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23 who has personally examined the patient not more than thirty (30) days before making a report concerning the patient's fitness to operate a motor vehicle is not civilly or criminally liable for a report made in good faith to the:

(1) bureau;

(2) commission; or

(3) driver licensing medical advisory board;

concerning the fitness of a patient of the physician, optometrist, or advanced practice registered nurse to operate a motor vehicle in a manner that does not jeopardize the safety of individuals or property.

As added by P.L.210-2005, SEC.41. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-30-15.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 15.5 / Section 9-30-15.5-2
Prior vehicular substance offense convictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The state may seek to have a person sentenced as a habitual vehicular substance offender for any vehicular substance offense by alleging, on a page separate from the rest of the charging instrument, that the person has accumulated two (2) or three (3) prior unrelated vehicular substance offense convictions. If the state alleges only two (2) prior unrelated vehicular substance offense convictions, the allegation must include that at least one (1) of the prior unrelated vehicular substance offense convictions occurred within the ten (10) years before the date of the current offense.

(b) For purposes of subsection (a), a person has accumulated two (2) or three (3) prior unrelated vehicular substance offense convictions only if:

(1) the second prior unrelated vehicular substance offense conviction was committed after commission of and sentencing for the first prior unrelated vehicular substance offense conviction;

(2) the offense for which the state seeks to have the person sentenced as a habitual vehicular substance offender was committed after commission of and sentencing for the second prior unrelated vehicular substance offense conviction; and

(3) for a conviction requiring proof of three (3) prior unrelated vehicular substance offense felonies, the third prior unrelated vehicular substance offense conviction was committed after commission of and sentencing for the second prior unrelated vehicular substance offense conviction.

However, a conviction does not count for purposes of subsection (a) if it has been set aside or it is a conviction for which the person has been pardoned.

(c) A person is a habitual vehicular substance offender if the jury (if the hearing is by jury) or the court (if the hearing is to the court alone) finds that the state has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the person has accumulated three (3) or more prior unrelated vehicular substance offense convictions at any time, or two (2) prior unrelated vehicular substance offense convictions, with at least one (1) of the prior unrelated vehicular substance offense convictions occurring within ten (10) years of the date of the occurrence of the current offense.

(d) The court shall sentence a person found to be a habitual vehicular substance offender to an additional fixed term of at least one (1) year but not more than eight (8) years of imprisonment, to be added to the term of imprisonment imposed under IC 35-50-2 or IC 35-50-3.

(e) Charges filed under this section must be filed in a circuit court or superior court.

As added by P.L.217-2014, SEC.153. Amended by P.L.188-2015, SEC.121.
Ind. Code § 9-32-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-32-6-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.19. Repealed by P.L.151-2015, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 9-24-17-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 17 / Section 9-24-17-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-32.5(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.104-1991, SEC.2; P.L.125-2012, SEC.233. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.521.
Ind. Code § 9-20-15-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 15 / Section 9-20-15-5
Interstate highways; federal funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. This chapter does not apply to interstate highways to the extent that the application of this chapter to those highways would cause the state to be deprived of any federal funds for highway purposes.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1.6-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-24-6.1-3.4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 6.1 / Section 9-24-6.1-3.4
Business enterprises; education and training; violations; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.4. (a) As used in this section, "business enterprise" means a person or entity that educates, trains, or otherwise prepares an individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle.

(b) A business enterprise may not educate, train, or otherwise prepare an individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle if:

(1) the individual is ineligible to obtain a commercial driver's license under Indiana law or federal law; and

(2) the business enterprise knew or, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have known of the individual's ineligibility.

(c) A business enterprise that violates subsection (b) is subject to a civil penalty of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for each violation.

(d) A business enterprise may not operate in substantial noncompliance with applicable commercial driver training standards established under federal law or Indiana law.

(e) A business enterprise that violates subsection (d) is subject to a civil penalty of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for each violation.

(f) The attorney general shall enforce this section and may bring an action to:

(1) collect a civil penalty imposed under this section; and

(2) recover the reasonable costs of investigation and enforcement, including attorney's fees.

(g) A civil penalty collected by the attorney general under this section must be deposited in the attorney general contingency fee fund established by IC 4-6-16-6.

As added by P.L.156-2026, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 9-19-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-19-9-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-10-6-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-18.1-5-1
Classification of vehicles by bureau
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The bureau shall classify each vehicle that is eligible to be registered under this title based on:

(1) the application submitted under IC 9-18.1-3;

(2) this title; and

(3) rules adopted by the bureau under IC 4-22-2.

(b) If the bureau is unable to classify a motor vehicle that is eligible to be registered under this title, the bureau shall classify the vehicle as a truck.

(c) If the bureau is unable to classify a vehicle without motive power that is eligible to be registered under this title, the bureau shall classify the vehicle as a trailer.

(d) The bureau shall classify a tractor that is not used with a semitrailer as a truck.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: subsection (b) formerly 9-29-1-7.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-17-6-17 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-17-6-17
Requirements concerning purchase contracts
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A purchase contract for a mobile or manufactured home that is required to be titled under IC 9-17-1-0.5 is subject to the following terms and conditions:

(1) The seller must provide a copy of the title to the mobile or manufactured home.

(2) The contract must specify whether the seller or buyer is responsible for the payment of property taxes assessed against the mobile or manufactured home under IC 6-1.1-7.

(3) The buyer of the mobile or manufactured home must record the contract in the county recorder's office.

As added by P.L.203-2013, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-64 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-64
"Flagman"
Status: in_force

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.
Ind. Code § 9-33-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-33-4-5
Granting petition without a hearing; denial; objections
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) If the prosecuting attorney does not object, or has waived objection to the petition under section 4 of this chapter, the court may grant the petition for traffic amnesty without a hearing.

(b) The court may summarily deny a petition if the petition does not meet the requirements of this chapter or if the statements contained in the petition demonstrate that the petitioner is not entitled to relief.

(c) If the prosecuting attorney objects to the petition, the prosecuting attorney shall file the reasons for objecting to the petition with the court and serve a copy of the objections on the petitioner at the time the prosecuting attorney objects to the petition. The court shall set the matter for hearing not earlier than sixty (60) days after service of the petition on the prosecuting attorney.

As added by P.L.202-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-12-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-18.5-12-10
Transfer of plates
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A person that owns a vehicle on which is displayed a special group recognition license plate may transfer the special group recognition license plate from the vehicle to another vehicle that is registered to the person under this title.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-25-9.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-17-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-17-4-11
Bureau prohibited from issuing a certificate of title for vehicle without identification number
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The bureau may not issue a certificate of title for a vehicle that does not have an identification number.

As added by P.L.262-2013, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.236.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-18.5-7-1
National Guard license plate
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The bureau shall design and issue a vehicle license plate under IC 9-18.5-12 that will designate a vehicle as being registered under IC 9-18 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.1 by a current or former member of the National Guard.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-20-1.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.79-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-18.1-5-9
Truck, tractor used with semitrailer, or for-hire bus; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in section 11 of this chapter, the fee to register a truck, a tractor used with a semitrailer, or a for-hire bus is determined as follows:

Declared Gross

Weight (Pounds)

Fee ($)

Greater than

Equal to

or less than

0

11,000

$

30.35

11,000

16,000

144

16,000

26,000

180

26,000

36,000

372

36,000

48,000

624

48,000

66,000

900

66,000

78,000

1,200

78,000

1,692

(b) A fee described in subsection (a) that is collected under the International Registration Plan shall be distributed as set forth in section 10.5 of this chapter.

(c) A fee described in subsection (a) that is not required to be distributed under subsection (b) shall be distributed as follows:

(1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund.

(2) For a truck with a declared gross weight of eleven thousand (11,000) pounds or less, thirty cents ($0.30) to the spinal cord and brain injury fund.

(3) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.

(4) Two dollars and ninety cents ($2.90) to the highway, road and street fund.

(5) Four dollars ($4) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(6) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund.

(7) Three dollars and ten cents ($3.10) to the commission fund.

(8) Any remaining amount to the motor vehicle highway account.

(d) A trailer that is towed by a truck must be registered separately, and the appropriate fee must be paid under this chapter.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-29-5-3.1; 9-29-5-3.2; 9-29-5-3.3; 9-29-5-5; 9-29-5-7.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.85; P.L.108-2019, SEC.168; P.L.152-2026, SEC.99.
Ind. Code § 9-17-2-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-17-2-0.5
"Registered importer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "registered importer" means a person that is:

(1) registered as an importer with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;

(2) a licensed dealer currently in good standing with the state; and

(3) a validated member of the United States Department of Homeland Security's Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) administered by the United States Customs and Border Protection.

As added by P.L.107-2008, SEC.9; P.L.131-2008, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 9-19-6-11.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-19-6-11.3
Implements of husbandry and farm tractors; required equipment when manufactured after June 30, 2006, and operated on a highway
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.3. (a) This section applies to the following items manufactured after June 30, 2006, when operated on a highway:

(1) An implement of husbandry.

(2) A farm tractor.

(b) An implement of husbandry or a farm tractor listed in subsection (a) must be equipped with:

(1) head lamps;

(2) tail lamps;

(3) work lamps;

(4) warning lamps;

(5) extremity lamps;

(6) turn indicators;

(7) rear reflectors;

(8) front and rear conspicuity material; and

(9) front, rear, and side retroreflective material;

that comply with the standards contained in the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) Standard S279.11 DEC01 or any subsequent standards developed by ASAE at the time the vehicle was manufactured.

As added by P.L.148-2005, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-24-8-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-24-8-0.5
Operator of autocycle not required to hold motorcycle learner's permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. The operator of an autocycle is not required to hold a motorcycle learner's permit.

As added by P.L.82-2015, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.457.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-144 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-144
"Public property"
Status: in_force

Sec. 144. "Public property" means a public right-of-way, street, highway, alley, park, or other state, county, or municipal property.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1.1-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-169 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-169
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-1-2(j).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.210-2005, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 9-25-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-25-2-4
"Public highway"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Public highway" means a street, an alley, a road, a highway, or a thoroughfare in Indiana, including a privately owned business parking lot and drive, that is used by the public or open to use by the public.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-15.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 9-20-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-20-7-3
Orders, resolutions, and ordinances; content; effect; posting of signs
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The order, resolution, or ordinance shall fix the gross weight allowed in percentage or maximum load prescribed in IC 9-20-4-1 and IC 9-20-5. An order, a resolution, or an ordinance does not take effect until signs indicating the gross weight allowed on a bridge, causeway, or viaduct are posted in a conspicuous place at each end of the structure to which the order, resolution, or ordinance applies. The signs must be legible from a distance of fifty (50) feet and must be maintained during the time the reduction is in force.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-15(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-21-12-11 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-21-12-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-127.1(b) part; Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: subsection (b) formerly 20-9.1-5-22 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.25; P.L.231-2005, SEC.3; P.L.107-2006, SEC.3; P.L.39-2009, SEC.1; P.L.113-2014, SEC.26. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.58; P.L.109-2015, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 9-21-20-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 20 / Section 9-21-20-2
Vehicles not affiliated with a hospital, law enforcement agency, or fire department; prohibition on withholding approval
Status: in_force

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: 9-4-1-2(d) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-30-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-30-5-2
Class A misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who operates a vehicle while intoxicated commits a Class C misdemeanor.

(b) An offense described in subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor if the person operates a vehicle in a manner that endangers a person.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-2-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.175-2001, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 9-19-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-19-4-2
Trucks with declared gross weight of not more than 11,000 pounds
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. When operated upon a highway, a motor vehicle registered as a truck with a declared gross weight of not more than eleven thousand (11,000) pounds must be equipped with bumpers of substantial construction on the extreme front and the extreme rear of the vehicle. The height of the front and rear bumpers may not exceed thirty (30) inches when measured from level pavement to the bottom of the bumper.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-37.5(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-14.1-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-14.1-2-3
Collection and remittance of service charges, fees, and excise taxes
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Each license branch shall:

(1) collect:

(A) the service charges and fees as set forth in this title and in policies and other documents of the bureau; and

(B) applicable excise taxes under IC 6-6; and

(2) remit the amounts collected to the bureau for deposit as set forth in this title and IC 6-6.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-16-1-5(a).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.195.
Ind. Code § 9-21-15-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 15 / Section 9-21-15-6
Vehicles used in transportation of flammable materials or vehicles using such materials as fuel; warning devices; requirements; prohibited devices
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) This section applies to the following:

(1) A motor vehicle used in the transportation of explosives.

(2) A cargo truck used for the transportation of a flammable liquid or compressed flammable gas.

(3) A motor vehicle that uses compressed gas as a fuel.

(b) Whenever a motor vehicle is disabled upon a highway at a time or place described in section 2 of this chapter, the person who drives the vehicle shall immediately display the following warning devices:

(1) One (1) red electric lantern or portable red emergency reflector placed on the roadway at the traffic side of the vehicle.

(2) One (1) red electric lantern or portable red reflector placed approximately one hundred (100) feet to the front and one (1) placed approximately one hundred (100) feet to the rear of the disabled vehicle in the center of the traffic lane occupied by the vehicle.

(c) A flare, fusee, or signal produced by flame may not be used as a warning device for a disabled vehicle under this section.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-43(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-30-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-30-12-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-4-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.364.
Ind. Code § 9-20-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-20-3-5
Width of load; limitations
Status: in_force

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.2-1991, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-159 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-159
"Safety zone"
Status: in_force

Sec. 159. "Safety zone" means the area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and that is protected or is so marked or indicated by adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-18.1-1-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this article.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-21-17-15 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 9-21-17-15
Yield of right-of-way to all vehicles on roadway
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a pedestrian upon a roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-90(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-22-1.7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 9-22-1.7-4
Notice of proposed sale or salvage by landowner
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A landowner shall send notice of a manufactured home described in section 3 of this chapter as follows:

(1) To the manufactured home owner at the last known address of the manufactured home owner as shown by the records of the bureau. However, if the landowner is unable to determine the address of the manufactured home owner, the landowner may serve the manufactured home owner by posting notice on the manufactured home.

(2) To:

(A) a lienholder with a perfected security interest in the manufactured home; or

(B) any other person known to claim an interest in the manufactured home;

as shown by the records of the bureau.

Notice under this section must include a description of the manufactured home and a conspicuous statement that the manufactured home is on the landowner's property without the landowner's permission. If the manufactured home owner changes the manufactured home owner's address from that maintained in the records of the bureau, the manufactured home owner shall immediately notify the landowner of the new address.

(b) A landowner may provide notice under subsection (a) by the following methods:

(1) Certified mail, return receipt requested.

(2) Personal delivery.

(3) Electronic service under IC 9-22-1-19.

(4) Posting of the notice on the manufactured home, if the landowner is unable to determine the manufactured home owner's address.

(c) If, before the thirty (30) day period described in section 3 of this chapter expires, the manufactured home owner requests by certified mail, return receipt requested, additional time to remove the manufactured home, the period described in section 3 of this chapter shall be extended by an additional thirty (30) days. The manufactured home owner may request only one (1) thirty (30) day extension of time.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.377.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-18.1-4-4
Display of license plates; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) License plates shall be displayed on a vehicle as follows:

(1) For a tractor, a dump truck, or a truck with a rear-mounted forklift or a mechanism to carry a rear-mounted forklift or implement, upon the front of the vehicle.

(2) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), for every other vehicle, upon the rear of the vehicle.

(b) A license plate shall be:

(1) securely fastened, in a horizontal and upright position that displays the registration expiration year in the upper right corner, to the vehicle for which the plate is issued:

(A) to prevent the license plate from swinging;

(B) at a height of at least twelve (12) inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of the license plate; and

(C) in a place and position that are clearly visible;

(2) maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible; and

(3) not obstructed or obscured by tires, bumpers, accessories, or other opaque objects.

(c) Subject to subsection (b), an interim license plate issued or used by a dealer licensed under IC 9-32 or used by a manufacturer must be displayed:

(1) in the manner required under subsection (a) for the type of vehicle on which the interim license plate is displayed; or

(2) in a location on the left side of a window that is:

(A) facing the rear of the motor vehicle; and

(B) clearly visible and unobstructed.

A plate displayed under subdivision (2) must be affixed to the window of the motor vehicle.

(d) A temporary license plate issued by the bureau must be displayed in the same manner as an interim license plate under subsection (c).

(e) Upon the renewal of a registration under this article, a license plate other than a temporary license plate must display a renewal sticker:

(1) that is securely affixed in the upper right corner of the license plate; and

(2) that covers the previous registration expiration year.

(f) A person that violates this section commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-2-26; subsection (c) formerly 9-32-6-11(f).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.164-2018, SEC.2; P.L.111-2021, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-120.7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-120.7
"Overweight divisible load"
Status: in_force

Sec. 120.7. "Overweight divisible load" means a tractor-semitrailer and load that:

(1) can be traditionally separated or reduced to meet the specified regulatory limits for weight;

(2) meet other requirements for height, length, and width; and

(3) have a gross vehicle weight of more than eighty thousand (80,000) pounds but a gross vehicle weight of not more than one hundred twenty thousand (120,000) pounds.

As added by P.L.135-2013, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.141; P.L.154-2017, SEC.2; P.L.54-2018, SEC.1; P.L.179-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-30-10-17.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-30-10-17.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.28-2010, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.358. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.144.
Ind. Code § 9-30-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-30-10-1
"Judgment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "judgment" means:

(1) a judgment of conviction against the defendant in a felony or misdemeanor case; or

(2) a civil judgment against the defendant in an infraction or ordinance proceeding.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-12-1-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-30-13-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-30-13-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-54.5(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.370.
Ind. Code § 9-21-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-21-12-1
Arm signal device extended; duty; penalty; license suspension; presumption
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A person who drives a vehicle that:

(1) meets or overtakes from any direction a school bus stopped on a roadway or a private road and is not stopped before reaching the school bus when the arm signal device specified in IC 9-21-12-13 is in the device's extended position; or

(2) proceeds before the arm signal device is no longer extended;

commits a Class A infraction.

(b) In addition to any other penalty imposed under this section, the court may suspend the person's driving privileges:

(1) for ninety (90) days; or

(2) if the person has committed at least one (1) previous offense under this section or IC 9-21-8-52(b), for one (1) year.

(c) This section is applicable only if the school bus is in substantial compliance with the markings required by the state school bus committee.

(d) There is a rebuttable presumption that the owner of the vehicle involved in the violation of this section committed the violation. This presumption does not apply to the owner of a vehicle involved in the violation of this section if the owner routinely engages in the business of renting the vehicle for periods of thirty (30) days or less.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-123(a); (b). Pre-2007 Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-5-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.127-1993, SEC.2; P.L.1-2005, SEC.104; P.L.217-2014, SEC.52; P.L.144-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-117 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-117
"Official traffic control devices"
Status: in_force

Sec. 117. "Official traffic control devices" means a sign, signal, marking, and device, including a railroad advance warning sign, not inconsistent with this title placed or erected by authority of a public body or an official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-19 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-28-5.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 28 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 9-28-5.1-2
Reciprocal agreements; waiver of driver's license examination requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A reciprocal agreement entered into under section 1 of this chapter must authorize the bureau to enter into a written agreement with a foreign country to waive one (1) or more of the examination requirements under IC 9-24 for obtaining a driver's license from this state.

As added by P.L.87-2010, SEC.36; P.L.93-2010, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.111-2021, SEC.84.
Ind. Code § 9-17-3-3.1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-17-3-3.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.60-1994, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.268-2003, SEC.9; P.L.131-2008, SEC.43; P.L.42-2011, SEC.23; P.L.197-2011, SEC.35. Repealed by P.L.92-2013, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-18.5-6-4
Display of Purple Heart license plate
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A Purple Heart license plate must be displayed on a vehicle registered by an individual described in section 2 of this chapter.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-19-3.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-19-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-19-11-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-13-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.49-2024, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-21-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-21-6-1
Speed contests; prohibition
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person may not engage in a motor vehicle speed contest on a highway or street.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-6-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-19-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-19-6-6
Selling or operating vehicles without turn signals or stoplights
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) This subsection does not apply to a motorcycle, motor vehicle manufactured before January 1, 1956, or motor driven cycle. A person may not:

(1) sell; or

(2) drive on the highways;

in Indiana a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is equipped with at least two (2) stoplights meeting the requirements of section 17 of this chapter.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person may not:

(1) sell; or

(2) drive on highways;

in Indiana a motorcycle, motor vehicle manufactured before January 1, 1956, or motor driven cycle unless the vehicle is equipped with at least one (1) stoplight meeting the requirements of section 17 of this chapter.

(c) A motorcycle manufactured before January 1, 1956, is not required to be equipped with a stoplight under subsection (b) if the motorcycle is not operated at the times when lighted head lamps and other illuminating devices are required under IC 9-21-7-2.

(d) This subsection does not apply to a motorcycle or motor driven cycle. A person may not:

(1) sell;

(2) offer for sale; or

(3) operate on the highways;

a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer registered in Indiana and manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1956, unless the vehicle is equipped with mechanical or electrical turn signals meeting the requirements of section 17 of this chapter.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.63-1994, SEC.4; P.L.221-2014, SEC.31; P.L.164-2018, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-26 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-26
Ownership; written notice
Status: in_force

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 make a change in the ownership of the recreational vehicle dealer at least ten (10) business days before closing. The written notice under this subsection must include all supporting documentation necessary to assist the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor in determining whether to object to the change in ownership.

(b) A recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor may object to a proposed change in the ownership of a recreational vehicle dealer if the prospective new owner meets at least one (1) of the following conditions:

(1) The prospective new owner has previously had a recreational vehicle dealer agreement terminated for good cause by a recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor.

(2) The prospective new owner has been convicted of a felony or a crime of fraud, deceit, or moral turpitude.

(3) The prospective new owner lacks a license required by law.

(4) The prospective new owner does not have an active line of credit sufficient to purchase recreational vehicles under the recreational vehicle dealer agreement.

(5) In the ten (10) years preceding the prospective change in ownership, the prospective new owner has:

(A) made a declaration of:

(i) insolvency;

(ii) an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or

(iii) bankruptcy; or

(B) had the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or conservator to take possession of the prospective new owner's business or property.

(c) A recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor shall answer the written notice under subsection (a) not later than seven (7) business days after receiving the written notice and provide the recreational vehicle dealer with any objections to the proposed change of ownership. The answer under this subsection must include the reasons for the objection. The recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor has the burden of proof regarding the reasons contained in its objection. If the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor does not timely answer the written notice under subsection (a), the change of ownership is deemed approved.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-19-6-15 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-19-6-15
Auxiliary passing lamps
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than one (1) auxiliary passing lamp mounted on the front at a height not less than twenty-four (24) inches and not more than forty-two (42) inches above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands. Section 20 of this chapter applies to any combination of head lamps and auxiliary passing lamp.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-19(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-30-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-30-13-6
Suspension of driving privileges; petition for reinstatement
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The bureau shall, upon receiving an order of a court issued under IC 31-16-12-7 (or IC 31-14-12-4 before its repeal), suspend the driving privileges of the person who is the subject of the order.

(b) The bureau may not reinstate driving privileges suspended under this section until the bureau receives an order allowing reinstatement from the court that issued the order for suspension.

(c) Upon receiving an order for suspension under subsection (a), the bureau shall promptly mail a notice to the last known address of the person who is the subject of the order, or send the notice electronically if the person has indicated a preference for receiving notices from the bureau electronically, stating the following:

(1) That the person's driving privileges are suspended, beginning eighteen (18) business days after the date the notice is mailed, and that the suspension will terminate ten (10) business days after the bureau receives an order allowing reinstatement from the court that issued the suspension order.

(2) That the person has the right to petition for reinstatement of driving privileges to the court that issued the order for suspension.

(d) A person who operates a motor vehicle in violation of this section commits a Class A infraction, unless:

(1) the person's driving privileges are suspended under this section; and

(2) the person has been granted specialized driving privileges under IC 9-30-16 as a result of the suspension under this section.

As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.371. Amended by P.L.207-2013, SEC.9; P.L.85-2013, SEC.111; P.L.207-2013, SEC.10; P.L.2-2014, SEC.46; P.L.217-2014, SEC.150; P.L.141-2024, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-194.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-194.5
"Used motor vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 194.5. "Used motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2.1-43.

As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.104-2024, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 9-24-17-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 17 / Section 9-24-17-8
Signature of donor; symbol on license or identification card
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Each anatomical gift made under this chapter must be made by the donor by acknowledging the making of the anatomical gift by signing the application form for a physical credential under section 1 of this chapter. If the donor cannot sign, the application form may be signed for the donor:

(1) at the donor's direction and in the donor's presence; and

(2) in the presence of two (2) witnesses who must sign the document in the donor's and each other's presence.

(b) The bureau shall place an identifying symbol on the face of the physical credential to indicate that the person to whom the physical credential is issued has acknowledged the making of an anatomical gift on the application form for the physical credential as set forth in subsection (a).

(c) Revocation, suspension, cancellation, or expiration of the physical credential does not invalidate the anatomical gift.

(d) An anatomical gift is valid if the individual acknowledges the making of the anatomical gift by signing the application form for a physical credential under subsection (a). No other acknowledgment is required to make an anatomical gift.

As added by P.L.104-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-1992, SEC.55; P.L.135-1995, SEC.1; P.L.126-1995, SEC.2; P.L.29-2000, SEC.5; P.L.94-2002, SEC.3; P.L.125-2012, SEC.234; P.L.197-2015, SEC.12; P.L.198-2016, SEC.524; P.L.211-2023, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-132 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-132
"Prisoner of war"
Status: in_force

Sec. 132. "Prisoner of war" means an individual who, while serving in any capacity with the armed forces of the United States or their reserve components:

(1) was taken prisoner and held captive:

(A) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States;

(B) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force;

(C) while serving with friendly forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party; or

(D) under circumstances comparable to those circumstances under which individuals have generally been held captive by enemy armed forces during periods of armed conflict; and

(2) either:

(A) is serving in; or

(B) under conditions other than dishonorable, was discharged or separated from service in;

the armed forces of the United States or their reserve components.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-7-3.9-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.150.
Ind. Code § 9-21-12-20.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-21-12-20.5
Presentation of school bus route to governing body
Status: in_force

Sec. 20.5. (a) As used in this section, "elementary school":

(1) has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-4; and

(2) includes public elementary schools and state accredited nonpublic elementary schools that voluntarily become accredited under IC 20-31-4.1.

(b) As used in this section, "governing body" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-5.

(c) If a school bus driver must load or unload an elementary school student at a location that requires the student to cross a roadway that is a U.S. route or state route as described in section 20(a)(1) of this chapter, the superintendent or the superintendent's designee shall present the school bus route described in this subsection to the governing body for approval.

As added by P.L.144-2019, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16.5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 9-24-16.5-13
Retailer or employee; immunity from civil liability after accepting photo exempt identification card
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Except for gross misconduct, if a retailer, or an employee of a retailer, in good faith accepts a photo exempt identification card issued under this chapter as proof of identification for purposes of a retail transaction, the retailer or employee is immune from any civil liability that may occur as a result of the acceptance.

As added by P.L.197-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-32-6-14 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-32-6-14
Record relating to use of interim license plates by a dealer; availability to investigating employee of secretary of state
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) A record directly related to the use of interim license plates by a dealer must be:

(1) made available to an investigating employee of the secretary:

(A) upon demand; and

(B) during reasonable business hours; and

(2) provided:

(A) at the established place of business of the dealer;

(B) electronically; or

(C) by mail.

(b) A dealer shall produce the records in the manner requested by the investigating employee of the secretary.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.120-2020, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 9-30-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-30-3-10
Sentencing; appearance required
Status: in_force

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.
Ind. Code § 9-32-11-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-32-11-8.5
Lost or destroyed dealer's license; replacement
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. If a dealer's license is lost or destroyed, the dealer must apply for a replacement dealer license in a manner prescribed by the secretary.

As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 9-27-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-27-2-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-6-2-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-150.6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-150.6
"Recreational vehicle manufacturer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 150.6. "Recreational vehicle manufacturer", for purposes of IC 9-32-11-25 and IC 9-32-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-19-16.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-44 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-44
"Used motor vehicle dealer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 44. (a) "Used motor vehicle dealer" means any person that within a twelve (12) month period sells, offers to sell, or advertises for sale, including directly by the Internet or another computer network, at least twelve (12) used motor vehicles (excluding manufactured homes).

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) A receiver, trustee, or other person appointed by or acting under the judgment or order of a court.

(2) A public officer while performing official duties.

(3) A person that holds a mechanic's lien on a motor vehicle under IC 9-22-6, if the person sells the motor vehicle:

(A) in accordance with requirements in IC 9-22-6; or

(B) to an automotive salvage recycler licensed under IC 9-32-9 after the motor vehicle fails to sell at public auction conducted in compliance with IC 9-22-6.

(4) A person that holds a lien for towing services under IC 9-22-1, if the person complies with all applicable requirements in IC 9-22-1 and IC 9-22-6.

As added by P.L.104-2024, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-39.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-39.5
"Trailer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 39.5. "Trailer", for purposes of IC 9-32-11-2.1 and IC 9-32-11-5, means a vehicle:

(1) without motive power;

(2) designed for carrying property; and

(3) designed for being drawn by a motor vehicle.

As added by P.L.185-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-32-16-14 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-32-16-14
Public or private investigations by secretary; enforcement of compliance with investigation; witness fees and mileage
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The secretary may:

(1) conduct public or private investigations within or outside Indiana that the secretary considers necessary or appropriate to determine whether a person has violated, is violating, or is about to violate this article or a rule adopted or order issued under this article, or aid in the enforcement of this article or in the adoption of rules and forms under this article;

(2) require or permit a person to testify, file a statement, or produce a record, under oath or otherwise as the secretary determines, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning a matter to be investigated or about which an action or proceeding is to be instituted; and

(3) publish a record concerning an action, proceeding, or investigation under, or a violation of, this article or a rule adopted or order issued under this article if the secretary determines it is necessary or appropriate and in the public interest and for the protection of dealers or consumers.

(b) For purposes of an investigation under this article, the secretary or a designated employee of the secretary may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, seek compulsion of attendance, take attendance, take evidence, require the filing of statements, and require the production of any records that the secretary considers relevant or material to the investigation. Upon order of the secretary, depositions may be taken in the manner prescribed by law for depositions in civil actions and made returnable to the secretary or an officer appointed by the secretary.

(c) If a person does not appear or refuses to testify, file a statement, or produce records, or otherwise does not obey a subpoena as required by this article, the secretary may apply to the circuit or superior court in the county where the investigation or inquiry in question is being conducted to enforce compliance. The court may:

(1) hold the person in contempt;

(2) order the person to appear before the secretary;

(3) order the person to testify about the matter under investigation or in question;

(4) order the production of records;

(5) grant injunctive relief, including restricting or prohibiting the offer or sale of vehicles;

(6) impose a civil penalty of not more than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for each violation; and

(7) grant any other necessary or appropriate relief.

(d) This section does not preclude a person from applying to the circuit or superior court in the county where the investigation or inquiry in question is being conducted for relief from a request to appear, testify, file a statement, produce records, or obey a subpoena.

(e) If a witness, in any inquiry or investigation conducted under this article, refuses to answer any question or produce any item, the secretary may file a written petition with the circuit or superior court in the county where the investigation or inquiry in question is being conducted requesting a hearing on the refusal. The court shall hold a hearing to determine if the witness may refuse to answer the question or produce the item. If the court determines that the witness, based upon the witness's privilege against self-incrimination, may properly refuse to answer or produce an item, the secretary may make a written request that the court grant use immunity to the witness. Upon written request of the secretary, the court shall grant use immunity to a witness. The court shall instruct the witness, by written order or in open court, that:

(1) any evidence the witness gives, or evidence derived from that evidence, may not be used in any criminal proceedings against that witness, unless the evidence is volunteered by the witness or is not responsive to a question; and

(2) the witness must answer the questions asked and produce the items requested.

A grant of use immunity does not prohibit the use of evidence that the witness gives in an investigation or inquiry from being used in a prosecution for perjury under IC 35-44.1-2-1. If a witness refuses to give the evidence after the witness has been granted use immunity, the court may find the witness in contempt.

(f) In any prosecution, action, suit, or proceeding based upon or arising out of or under this article, a certificate signed by the secretary showing compliance or noncompliance with this article by a dealer constitutes prima facie evidence of compliance or noncompliance with this article and is admissible in evidence in any action at law or in equity to enforce this article.

(g) Each witness who appears before the secretary by order is entitled to receive for the witness's attendance the fees and mileage provided for witnesses in civil cases, which must be audited and paid by the state in the same manner as other expenses of the division are audited and paid when proper vouchers sworn to by the witnesses and approved by the secretary are presented. However, a witness subpoenaed at the instance of parties other than the secretary is not entitled to any fee or compensation from the state.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-14-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-14-9-5
Salary per diem; reimbursement
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Each member of the commission board appointed under section 2(1) of this chapter is entitled to:

(1) the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b); and

(2) reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(b) The commissioner, in the capacity as chair of the commission board, is entitled to reimbursement as a state employee for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the chair's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-1-4.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.
Ind. Code § 9-21-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-21-5-7
Reduction of speed; impeding normal and reasonable movement; right-of-way to other vehicles; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A person may not drive a motor vehicle at a slow speed that impedes or blocks the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with the law. A person who is driving:

(1) on a roadway that has not more than one (1) lane of traffic in each direction; and

(2) at a slow speed so that three (3) or more other vehicles are blocked and cannot pass on the left around the vehicle;

shall give right-of-way to the other vehicles by pulling off to the right of the right lane at the earliest reasonable opportunity and allowing the blocked vehicles to pass.

(b) A person who fails to give right-of-way as required by subsection (a) commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-59(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.188-2015, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 9-21-3.5-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 9-21-3.5-7.5
"Toll violation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. As used in this chapter, "toll violation" refers to the failure to pay a toll or user fee required under section 9 or 9.1 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.152-2015, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 9-25-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-25-6-1
Certificate of compliance received from person identified in accident report
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) If:

(1) the bureau receives a certificate of compliance during the applicable compliance response period for a person identified under IC 9-25-5-2; and

(2) the certificate of compliance indicates that financial responsibility was in effect with respect to the motor vehicle or the operation of the motor vehicle at the time of the accident described in the accident report;

the bureau may not suspend the person's driving privileges.

(b) If:

(1) the bureau receives a certificate of compliance during the applicable compliance response period from a person presented with a request for evidence of financial responsibility under IC 9-25-9-1; and

(2) the certificate of compliance indicates that financial responsibility was in effect with respect to the motor vehicle or the operation of the motor vehicle that the person was operating when the person committed the violation described in the judgment or abstract received by the bureau under IC 9-25-9-1;

the bureau may not suspend the person's driving privileges.

(c) If:

(1) the bureau receives a certificate of compliance during the applicable compliance response period for a person identified under IC 9-25-10 (before its repeal); and

(2) the certificate of compliance indicates that financial responsibility was in effect with respect to the motor vehicle or the operation of the motor vehicle for the date requested;

the bureau may not suspend the driving privileges of the person.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1.5-9(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.59-1994, SEC.5; P.L.125-2012, SEC.257; P.L.59-2013, SEC.18; P.L.120-2017, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-32-16-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-32-16-10
Referrals to local prosecuting attorney
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The secretary or a designee of the secretary may refer the facts drawn from an investigation to the prosecuting attorney of the county in which a crime is alleged to have been committed.

(b) The secretary may assist the prosecuting attorney in prosecuting an action brought subsequent to a referral made under subsection (a), which may include a division attorney serving as a special deputy prosecutor appointed by the prosecuting attorney.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 9-24-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-24-8-5
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-53(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 9-21-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-21-7-3
Lights; requirements and restrictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to a motorcycle or motor driven cycle.

(b) A motor vehicle must display at least two (2) lighted lamps, one (1) on each side at the front of the motor vehicle.

(c) Whenever a motor vehicle equipped with head lamps required under subsection (b) is also equipped with:

(1) auxiliary lamps;

(2) a spot lamp; or

(3) any other lamp on the front of the motor vehicle projecting a beam of intensity greater than three hundred (300) candlepower;

not more than a total of four (4) lamps described in this subsection on the front of a vehicle may be lighted at one (1) time when upon a highway.

(d) Passenger buses, trucks, truck tractors, and certain trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers must display clearance and marker lamps, reflectors, and stop lights as required under this title when operated upon a highway. Except as provided in subsection (e), all lamp equipment required on vehicles described in this subsection shall be lighted at the times specified in section 2 of this chapter.

(e) Clearance and sidemarker lamps are not required to be lighted on a vehicle described in subsection (d) when the vehicle is operated within a municipality where there is sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of five hundred (500) feet.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-8-6-9; 9-8-6-28.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-16-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-18.5-16-4
FFA trust fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The Indiana FFA trust fund is established.

(b) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the Indiana FFA trust fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the Indiana FFA trust fund in the same manner as other public trust funds are invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the Indiana FFA trust fund.

(c) The bureau shall administer the Indiana FFA trust fund. Expenses of administering the Indiana FFA trust fund shall be paid from money in the Indiana FFA trust fund.

(d) The bureau shall distribute at least one (1) time each month the money from the fund to the FFA Foundation that is located within Indiana.

(e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-33-4.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.118-2022, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-32-18-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-32-18-1
"Fund"
Status: in_force

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.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-90 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-90
"Labor rate"
Status: in_force

Sec. 90. "Labor rate", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2.1-28.

[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.22; P.L.104-2024, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-21-16-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-21-16-7
Parallel parking; roadways with adjacent curbs; regulations; motorcycles
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and except where angle parking is permitted by local ordinance for streets under local control and by order of the Indiana department of transportation on streets and highways in the state highway system, including routes through cities and towns, a vehicle stopped or parked upon a roadway where there is an adjacent curb must be stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels of the vehicle parallel with and within twelve (12) inches of the right-hand curb.

(b) This subsection does not apply to an autocycle. A motorcycle stopped or parked upon a roadway where there is an adjacent curb may be stopped or parked with the rear wheel of the motorcycle to the curb and with the front tire facing the flow of traffic.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-115(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.60-1998, SEC.1; P.L.82-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-18.5-9-6
Fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The fee for a license plate issued under this chapter is eight dollars ($8).

(b) A fee collected under subsection (a) shall be distributed as follows:

(1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund.

(2) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.

(3) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund.

(4) Five dollars ($5) to the commission fund.

(5) Any remaining amount to the motor vehicle highway account.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-29-5-36.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.139; P.L.108-2019, SEC.186; P.L.152-2026, SEC.117.
Ind. Code § 9-24-19-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-24-19-7
Burden of proof of issuance of license or permit
Status: in_force

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 offense. However, it is not a defense under subdivision (2) if the defendant was operating the motor driven cycle in violation of IC 9-21-11-12.

As added by P.L.32-2000, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.68; P.L.221-2014, SEC.72; P.L.111-2021, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 9-32-9-15 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-32-9-15
Record keeping forms; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) The secretary shall prescribe record keeping forms to be used by an automotive salvage recycler to preserve information about vehicles or major component parts acquired or sold by the business.

(b) For each vehicle acquired by an automotive salvage recycler, the record keeping forms required under subsection (a) must contain the following information:

(1) A description of the vehicle, including numbers or other marks identifying the vehicle.

(2) The date the vehicle was acquired.

(3) The name and address of the person from whom the vehicle was acquired.

(4) The vehicle's trade name.

(5) The vehicle's manufacturer.

(6) The vehicle's type.

(7) The model year.

(8) The vehicle identification number.

(9) A statement of whether any number has been defaced, destroyed, or changed.

(c) For each vehicle sold or disposed of by the automotive salvage recycler, the record keeping forms required under subsection (a) must contain the following information:

(1) A description of the vehicle, including numbers or other marks identifying the vehicle.

(2) The date the vehicle was disposed of.

(3) The way in which the vehicle was disposed of.

(4) The vehicle's trade name.

(5) The vehicle's manufacturer.

(6) The vehicle's type.

(7) The model year.

(8) The vehicle identification number.

(9) Verification of the purchaser of the vehicle by confirming the purchaser's identity by a driver's license, a state issued identification card, or other reliable means.

(10) For wrecked, dismantled, or rebuilt vehicles, the date the vehicle was wrecked, dismantled, or rebuilt.

(d) Except as provided in section 14.5 of this chapter, for each major component part acquired by the automotive salvage recycler, the record keeping forms required under subsection (a) must contain the following information:

(1) A description of the major component part, including numbers or other marks identifying the major component part.

(2) The date the major component part was acquired.

(3) The name and address of the person from whom the major component part was acquired.

(4) The vehicle identification number, if present on the major component part.

(5) A statement of whether any number on the major component part has been defaced, destroyed, or changed.

(e) Except as provided in section 14.5 of this chapter, for each major component part sold or disposed of by the automotive salvage recycler, the record keeping forms required under subsection (a) must contain the following information:

(1) A description of the major component part, including numbers or other marks identifying the major component part.

(2) The date the major component part was sold or disposed of.

(3) The way in which the major component part was disposed of.

(4) The vehicle identification number, if present on the major component part. If the vehicle identification number is not present on the major component part, the vehicle identification number from the source vehicle, if known.

(5) Verification of the purchaser of the major component part by confirming the purchaser's identity by a driver's license, a state issued identification card, or other reliable means.

(f) Separate records for each vehicle or major component part must be maintained.

(g) Except as provided in section 14.5 of this chapter, the record keeping requirements of this section do not apply to hulk crushers or to scrap metal processors when purchasing scrap from a person that is licensed under this article and that is required to keep records under this section.

(h) An automotive salvage recycler licensed under this article that knowingly or intentionally fails to:

(1) maintain records regarding salvage vehicles or major component parts acquired or sold by the business; or

(2) maintain records regarding salvage vehicles or major component parts on forms that comply with this section;

commits a Class A infraction.

(i) Records required to be maintained under this section may be maintained in any form of data storage acceptable to the secretary if the records are readily accessible and available to copy by an investigating or auditing employee of the secretary upon demand at the established place of business.

As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.284-2019, SEC.21; P.L.20-2022, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 9-19-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-19-13-1
State school bus committee rules; contracts for pupil transportation; school district officers and employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state school bus committee established by IC 20-27-3-1 shall adopt and enforce rules under IC 4-22-2 not inconsistent with this chapter to govern the design and operation of all school buses used for the transportation of school children when owned and operated by a school corporation or privately owned and operated under contract with an Indiana school corporation. The rules must by reference be made a part of such a contract with a school corporation. Each school corporation, officer and employee of the school corporation, and person employed under contract by a school district is subject to those rules.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-124(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 9-30-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-30-5-3
Penalties; prior offenses; passenger less than 18 years of age
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who violates section 1 or 2 of this chapter commits a Level 6 felony if:

(1) the person has a previous conviction of operating while intoxicated that occurred within the seven (7) years immediately preceding the occurrence of the violation of section 1 or 2 of this chapter; or

(2) the person:

(A) is at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

(B) violates section 1(b), 1(c), or 2(b) of this chapter; and

(C) operated a vehicle in which at least one (1) passenger was less than eighteen (18) years of age.

(b) A person who violates section 1 or 2 of this chapter or subsection (a)(2) commits a Level 5 felony if:

(1) the person has a previous conviction of operating while intoxicated causing death or catastrophic injury (IC 9-30-5-5); or

(2) the person has a previous conviction of operating while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury (IC 9-30-5-4).

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-2-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.175-2001, SEC.7, P.L.243-2001, SEC.1 and P.L.291-2001, SEC.222; P.L.82-2004, SEC.1; P.L.126-2008, SEC.9; P.L.158-2013, SEC.159; P.L.184-2019, SEC.4; P.L.142-2020, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-188 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-188
"Truck"
Status: in_force

Sec. 188. (a) "Truck" means a motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.

(b) "Truck", for purposes of IC 9-21-8-3, includes the following:

(1) A motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing another vehicle and constructed to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load drawn.

(2) A motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing plows, mowing machines, and other implements of agriculture.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 9-1-1-2(d); 9-4-1-4 part; subsection (b) formerly 9-4-1-64 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.210-2005, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 9-17-3-3.2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-17-3-3.2
Transfer statement language for certificate of title applications
Status: reserved

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.

(b) The failure of the transferring party to fill in all buyer information is a Class B infraction.

As added by P.L.131-2008, SEC.44. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.80; P.L.158-2013, SEC.137; P.L.217-2014, SEC.14; P.L.226-2014(ts), SEC.14; P.L.198-2016, SEC.223; P.L.27-2018, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-18.5-2-4
Application; refusal by bureau to issue personalized license plate
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A person that applies for:

(1) a personalized license plate; or

(2) the renewal of a personalized license plate in the subsequent period;

must file an application in the manner the bureau requires. If a person is making an application for a personalized license plate message under section 2(b) of this chapter the person shall indicate the combination of letters or numerals, or both, requested by the person.

(b) The bureau may refuse to issue a combination of letters or numerals, or both, that:

(1) carries a connotation offensive to good taste and decency;

(2) would be misleading; or

(3) the bureau otherwise considers improper for issuance.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-15-4.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.227-2025, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-32-16-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-32-16-7
Secretary of state to provide assistance to other state or foreign jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. At the request of the division or equivalent regulator of another state or foreign jurisdiction, the secretary may provide assistance if the requesting regulator states that the requesting regulator is conducting an investigation to determine whether a person has violated, is violating, or is about to violate a law or rule of the other state or foreign jurisdiction relating to dealer matters that the requesting regulator administers or enforces. The secretary may provide assistance by using the authority to investigate and the powers conferred by this article as the secretary determines are necessary or appropriate. The assistance may be provided without regard to whether the conduct described in the request would also constitute a violation of this article or other law of Indiana if occurring in Indiana. In deciding whether to provide the assistance, the secretary may consider:

(1) whether the requesting regulator is permitted and has agreed to provide assistance reciprocally within the state or foreign jurisdiction of the requesting regulator to the secretary on dealer matters when requested;

(2) whether compliance with the request would violate or prejudice the public policy of Indiana; and

(3) the availability of resources and employees of the division to carry out the request for assistance.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 9-14.1-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-14.1-3-3
Convenience fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A transaction processed by a full service provider or partial services provider is subject to the same fees and taxes as if the transaction were processed at a license branch.

(b) In addition to a fee or tax described in subsection (a), a full service provider or partial services provider may impose, collect, and retain a convenience fee for each transaction that is:

(1) related to:

(A) a title issued under IC 9-17; or

(B) a registration issued under IC 9-18 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.1; and

(2) processed by the provider.

(c) The amount of a convenience fee described in subsection (b):

(1) is subject to the written approval of the commission; and

(2) may not exceed the following:

(A) For a transaction described in subsection (b)(1)(A), one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the fee imposed on the same transaction processed at a license branch.

(B) For a transaction described in subsection (b)(1)(B), one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the fee imposed under IC 9-29-5-1 (before its repeal) or IC 9-18.1-5-2 for a transaction processed at a license branch.

(d) This subsection applies if a full service provider or partial services provider imposes a convenience fee under subsection (b). Before the full service provider or partial services provider may impose and collect the convenience fee, all of the following conditions must occur:

(1) Notice of the convenience fee must be provided, in writing or by electronic means, to the customer by:

(A) the full service provider;

(B) the partial services provider; or

(C) a dealer that interacts directly with the customer at the initial transaction level.

(2) The notice must disclose only the following:

(A) The amount of the convenience fee.

(B) That the convenience fee is not imposed on a transaction processed at a license branch.

(C) The address and hours of operation of the license branch located nearest to the full service location or partial services location.

(D) The distance between the license branch described in clause (C) and the full service location or partial services location.

(3) The customer must agree, in writing or by electronic means, to pay the convenience fee.

(e) A notice provided under subsection (d)(1) must be provided:

(1) in a single, discrete document or publication that contains no additional terms or conditions; or

(2) in combination only with an agreement described in subsection (d)(3).

(f) With respect to each transaction processed by a full service provider or partial services provider, the full service provider or partial services provider shall:

(1) collect all fees and taxes related to the transaction; and

(2) remit the amounts collected to the bureau for deposit as set forth in this title.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-16-1-5.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.195.
Ind. Code § 9-28-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-28-1-1
Executive head
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, with reference to Indiana, "executive head" means the governor.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-1-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 9-24-19-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-24-19-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.32-2000, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.157. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.99.
Ind. Code § 9-20-18-11 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-20-18-11
Damage to highways and bridges; liability; civil action
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A person who owns or operates a vehicle, an object, or a contrivance unlawfully operated or moved on a highway or bridge is jointly and severally responsible for all damages to the highway or bridge as a result of a violation of this article.

(b) The:

(1) attorney general on behalf of the state, for state highways; and

(2) proper legal officer on behalf of the county, township, or municipality affected;

shall bring a civil action against the person involved to recover the damages sustained.

(c) All funds recovered shall be credited to the proper highway fund to be used for the reimbursement of the cost of repairing the damaged highways and bridges.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-18.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-30 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-30
"Commercial enterprise"
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. "Commercial enterprise" does not include the transportation of:

(1) a farm commodity from the place of production to the first point of delivery where the commodity is weighed and title to the commodity is transferred;

(2) seasonal or perishable fruit or vegetables to the first point of processing; or

(3) tomatoes or silage to the first point of processing.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-41(i) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.94.
Ind. Code § 9-27-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-27-5-4
Collection of specimens
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The director of the state department of toxicology, in conjunction with the office of traffic safety, may require the appropriate agencies to collect the necessary specimens to the maximum extent practicable from the body of each driver and pedestrian who is at least fifteen (15) years of age and who dies within four (4) hours after involvement in an accident.

(b) To the maximum extent practicable and consistent with legal rights, a quantitative test must also be conducted on each surviving driver in an accident that involves a fatality or that results in serious bodily injury in a manner consistent with IC 9-30-7.

(c) Specimens or reports collected under this section must consist of those items prescribed by the director of the department of toxicology and must include sufficient data to approximate the blood alcohol concentration of the driver or pedestrian at the time of the accident.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-6-7-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 9-30-16-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-30-16-1
Applicability; suspension of driving privileges
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the following are ineligible for specialized driving privileges under this chapter:

(1) A person who has never been an Indiana resident.

(2) A person seeking specialized driving privileges with respect to a suspension based on the person's refusal to submit to a chemical test offered under IC 9-30-6 or IC 9-30-7. However, a court may grant this person driving privileges under IC 9-30-6-8(d).

(3) A person whose driving privileges have been suspended or revoked under IC 9-24-10-7(b)(2)(A).

(4) A person whose driving privileges have been suspended under IC 9-21-8-52(e) or IC 9-21-12-1(b).

(b) This chapter applies to the following:

(1) A person who held a driver's license (issued under IC 9-24-3), or a commercial driver's, a public passenger chauffeur's, or a chauffeur's license at the time of:

(A) the criminal conviction for which the operation of a motor vehicle is an element of the offense;

(B) any criminal conviction for an offense under IC 9-30-5, IC 35-46-9 (before its repeal), or IC 14-15-8 (before its repeal); or

(C) committing the infraction of exceeding a worksite speed limit for the second time in one (1) year under IC 9-21-5-11(f).

(2) A person who:

(A) has never held a valid Indiana driver's license or does not currently hold a valid Indiana learner's permit; and

(B) was an Indiana resident when the driving privileges for which the person is seeking specialized driving privileges were suspended.

(c) Except as specifically provided in this chapter, a court may suspend the driving privileges of a person convicted of any of the following offenses for a period up to the maximum allowable period of incarceration under the penalty for the offense:

(1) Any criminal conviction in which the operation of a motor vehicle is an element of the offense.

(2) Any criminal conviction for an offense under IC 9-30-5, IC 35-46-9 (before its repeal), or IC 14-15-8 (before its repeal).

(3) Any offense under IC 35-42-1, IC 35-42-2, or IC 35-44.1-3-1 that involves the use of a vehicle.

(d) Except as provided in section 3.5 of this chapter, a suspension of driving privileges under this chapter may begin before the conviction. Multiple suspensions of driving privileges ordered by a court that are part of the same episode of criminal conduct shall be served concurrently. A court may grant credit time for any suspension that began before the conviction, except as prohibited by section 6(a) of this chapter.

(e) If a person has had an ignition interlock device installed as a condition of specialized driving privileges or under IC 9-30-6-8(d), the period of the installation shall be credited as part of the suspension of driving privileges.

(f) This subsection applies to a person described in subsection (b)(2). A court shall, as a condition of granting specialized driving privileges to the person, require the person to apply for and obtain an Indiana driver's license.

(g) If a person indicates to the court at an initial hearing (as described in IC 35-33-7) that the person intends to file a petition for a specialized driving privileges hearing with that court under section 3 or 4 of this chapter, the following apply:

(1) The court shall:

(A) stay the suspension of the person's driving privileges at the initial hearing and shall not submit the probable cause affidavit related to the person's offense to the bureau; and

(B) set the matter for a specialized driving privileges hearing not later than thirty (30) days after the initial hearing.

(2) If the person does not file a petition for a specialized driving privileges hearing not later than ten (10) days after the date of the initial hearing, the court shall lift the stay of the suspension of the person's driving privileges and shall submit the probable cause affidavit related to the person's offense to the bureau for automatic suspension.

(3) If the person files a petition for a specialized driving privileges hearing not later than ten (10) days after the initial hearing, the stay of the suspension of the person's driving privileges continues until the matter is heard and a determination is made by the court at the specialized driving privileges hearing.

(4) If the specialized driving privileges hearing is continued due to:

(A) a congestion of the court calendar;

(B) the prosecuting attorney's motion for a continuance; or

(C) the person's motion for a continuance with no objection by the prosecuting attorney;

the stay of the suspension of the person's driving privileges continues until addressed at the next hearing.

(5) If the person moves for a continuance of the specialized driving privileges hearing and the court grants the continuance over the prosecuting attorney's objection, the court shall lift the stay of the suspension of the person's driving privileges and shall submit the probable cause affidavit related to the person's offense to the bureau for automatic suspension.

Nothing in this subsection prevents an otherwise eligible individual from applying for a specialized driving privilege after the initial hearing.

As added by P.L.217-2014, SEC.154. Amended by P.L.188-2015, SEC.122; P.L.41-2016, SEC.3; P.L.198-2016, SEC.607; P.L.256-2017, SEC.181; P.L.46-2018, SEC.2; P.L.144-2019, SEC.12; P.L.110-2020, SEC.6; P.L.111-2021, SEC.90; P.L.158-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 9-21-23.5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 23.5 / Section 9-21-23.5-12
Expiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. This chapter expires July 1, 2028.

As added by P.L.54-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-22-5-13
Sales by persons other than owners; proceeds; payment to circuit court clerk; claim by vehicle owner; escheat to state general fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A person not described in section 12 of this chapter that sells a vehicle under this chapter may retain from the proceeds of sale the cost of publication of notice and the cost of preserving the vehicle during the period of the vehicle's abandonment. The person shall pay the remaining balance of the proceeds of the sale to the circuit court clerk of the county in which the vehicle is located.

(b) At any time within ten (10) years after the money is paid to the clerk, the person that owns the vehicle sold under this chapter may make a claim with the clerk for the sale proceeds deposited with the clerk. If ownership of the proceeds is established to the satisfaction of the clerk, the clerk shall pay the proceeds to the person that owns the vehicle.

(c) If a claim for the proceeds of the sale of a vehicle under subsection (b) is not made within ten (10) years, claims for the proceeds are barred. The clerk shall notify the attorney general and upon demand pay the proceeds to the attorney general. The attorney general shall turn the proceeds over to the treasurer of state. The proceeds vest in and escheat to the state general fund.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.87; P.L.125-2012, SEC.153; P.L.198-2016, SEC.412.
Ind. Code § 9-24-6.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 6.1 / Section 9-24-6.1-4
Fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The fee for a commercial driver's license issued before January 1, 2017, is thirty-six dollars ($36). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

(1) One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.

(2) Fifteen dollars ($15) to the motor vehicle highway account.

(3) Five dollars ($5) to the emergency communications fund.

(4) Fourteen dollars and fifty cents ($14.50) to the commission fund.

(b) The fee for a commercial driver's license issued after December 31, 2016, is thirty-five dollars ($35). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

(1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund.

(2) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.

(3) Two dollars ($2) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(4) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund.

(5) Four dollars and seventy-five cents ($4.75) to the commission fund.

(6) Any remaining amount to the motor vehicle highway account.

(c) The fee for a commercial learner's permit is seventeen dollars ($17). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

(1) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.

(2) Two dollars ($2) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(3) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund.

(4) To the commission fund as follows:

(A) For a commercial learner's permit issued before January 1, 2017, twelve dollars and seventy-five cents ($12.75).

(B) For a commercial learner's permit issued after December 31, 2016, five dollars ($5).

(5) To the motor vehicle highway account as follows:

(A) For a commercial learner's permit issued before January 1, 2017, fifty cents ($0.50).

(B) For a commercial learner's permit issued after December 31, 2016, eight dollars and twenty-five cents ($8.25).

(d) The payment of a fee imposed under this section does not relieve the holder of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit of responsibility for the following fees, as applicable:

(1) The fee to issue an amended or a replacement license or permit under IC 9-24-14-1.

(2) A fee to add or remove an endorsement to a license or permit under subsection (e) or IC 9-24-8.5-3.

(3) The administrative penalty for the delinquent renewal of a license under IC 9-24-12-13.

(e) The fee to add or remove an endorsement, other than a motorcycle endorsement, to a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit is nineteen dollars ($19). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

(1) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.

(2) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the motor vehicle highway account.

(3) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund.

(4) Sixteen dollars ($16) to the commission fund.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-29-9-16; subsection (b) formerly 9-29-9-17.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.452. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.167; P.L.108-2019, SEC.187; P.L.152-2026, SEC.123.
Ind. Code § 9-14-12-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-14-12-9
Destruction or disposal of records
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The bureau may destroy or otherwise dispose of any records of the bureau:

(1) in accordance with the bureau's record retention schedule; or

(2) with permission from the Indiana archives and record administration under IC 5-15-5.1-14.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-14-3-3.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.192.
Ind. Code § 9-17-6-18 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-17-6-18
Immunity from civil liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The bureau, the commissioner of the bureau, and employees of the bureau are not liable in a civil action for any false information that is:

(1) provided to the bureau by an applicant for a certificate of title;

(2) reasonably relied upon by the bureau in making a determination to issue a certificate of title to the applicant; and

(3) included in the certificate of title to a manufactured home under this chapter.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 9-24-6.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 6.1 / Section 9-24-6.1-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter, including any rules adopted by the bureau to implement this chapter, applies to the following:

(1) The holder of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit.

(2) The operator of a commercial motor vehicle.

(3) A person that employs an operator of a commercial motor vehicle.

(4) A person that:

(A) educates or trains an individual; or

(B) prepares an individual for:

(i) an examination given by the bureau; or

(ii) testing described in section 5 of this chapter;

to operate a commercial motor vehicle as a vocation.

(5) A student of a person described in subdivision (4).

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-24-6-5.5; subdivision (4) formerly 9-13-2-188.5.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.452.
Ind. Code § 9-25-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-25-6-6
Payment of judgment in installments; allowing driving privileges and registration to judgment debtor on consent of judgment creditor
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The bureau may not suspend the driving privileges of a person and shall reinstate the driving privileges of a person following nonpayment of a judgment whenever a judgment debtor does the following:

(1) Gives proof that the judgment debtor will maintain financial responsibility in the future for at least three (3) years following reinstatement.

(2) Obtains an order from the trial court in which the judgment was rendered permitting the payment of the judgment in installments, unless the payment of an installment is in default.

(b) A judgment debtor, upon five (5) days notice to the judgment creditor, may apply to the trial court in which the judgment was obtained for the privilege of paying the judgment in installments. The court, in the court's discretion and without prejudice to other legal remedies the judgment creditor may have, may order the payment of the judgment in installments, fixing the amounts and times of payment of the installments.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), if the judgment debtor fails to pay an installment as permitted by the order of the court, upon notice of the default the bureau shall suspend the driving privileges of the judgment debtor. The bureau may not take action for failure to make installment payments for judgments entered at least seven (7) years after the date of the accident. Suspended driving privileges may not be reinstated until evidence of proof of future financial responsibility is presented.

(d) Notwithstanding a default by the judgment debtor in the payment of a judgment or the payment of an installment under subsection (b), whenever the judgment creditor consents in writing, in the form the bureau prescribes, that the judgment debtor be allowed driving privileges and registration, the driving privileges and registration may be allowed by the bureau at the bureau's discretion. The driving privileges and registration may be renewed until the consent is revoked in writing if the judgment debtor furnishes proof under this article that the judgment debtor will maintain financial responsibility in the future for at least three (3) years following reinstatement.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.262.
Ind. Code § 9-14-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-14-9-2
Membership of commission board
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission board acts on behalf of the commission and consists of the following five (5) members:

(1) Four (4) individuals, not more than two (2) of whom may be members of the same political party, who are appointed by the governor. An individual appointed under this subdivision:

(A) serves for a term of four (4) years;

(B) may not hold any other public office or serve as a state or local employee while serving as a commission board member; and

(C) shall devote as much time as is needed to carry out the commission board's obligations, but is not required to devote full time to the commission board.

(2) The commissioner, who:

(A) shall serve as chair of the commission board; and

(B) is responsible for calling commission board meetings.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-1-2(a).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.
Ind. Code § 9-25-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-25-6-3
Certificate of compliance not received from person identified in accident report; receipt of certificate not indicating financial responsibility in effect; suspension of license; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) If the bureau:

(1) does not receive a certificate of compliance during the applicable compliance response period for a person identified under IC 9-25-5-2; or

(2) receives a certificate that does not indicate that financial responsibility was in effect with respect to the motor vehicle operated by the person or operation of the motor vehicle by the person on the date of the accident referred to in IC 9-25-5-2;

the bureau shall take action under subsection (d).

(b) If the bureau:

(1) does not receive a certificate of compliance during the applicable compliance response period for a person presented with a request for evidence of financial responsibility under IC 9-25-9-1; or

(2) receives a certificate that does not indicate that financial responsibility was in effect with respect to the motor vehicle or operation of the motor vehicle that the person was operating when the person committed the violation described in the judgment or abstract received by the bureau under IC 9-25-9-1;

the bureau shall take action under subsection (d).

(c) If the bureau:

(1) does not receive a certificate of compliance during the applicable compliance response period for a person presented with a request under IC 9-25-10 (before its repeal); or

(2) receives a certificate that does not indicate that financial responsibility was in effect on the date requested;

the bureau shall take action under subsection (d).

(d) Under the conditions set forth in subsection (a), (b), or (c), the bureau shall immediately suspend the person's driving privileges, motor vehicle registration, or both, until proof of future financial responsibility is filed by the person with the bureau under subsection (g).

(e) Except as provided in subsection (f), if subsection (a), (b), or (c) applies to a person, the bureau shall suspend the driving privileges of the person irrespective of the following:

(1) The sale or other disposition of the motor vehicle by the owner.

(2) The cancellation or expiration of the registration of the motor vehicle.

(3) An assertion by the person that the person did not own the motor vehicle and therefore had no control over whether financial responsibility was in effect with respect to the motor vehicle.

(f) The bureau shall not suspend the driving privileges of a person to which subsection (a), (b), or (c) applies if the person, through a certificate of compliance or another communication with the bureau, establishes to the satisfaction of the bureau that the motor vehicle that the person was operating when the accident referred to in subsection (a) took place or when the violation referred to in subsection (b) or (c) was committed was:

(1) rented from a rental company;

(2) shared through a peer to peer vehicle sharing program (as defined in IC 24-4-9.2-4); or

(3) owned by the person's employer and operated by the person in the normal course of the person's employment.

(g) As to any suspension described in this section:

(1) the bureau shall stay the suspension for one hundred and eighty (180) days upon a showing of proof of future financial responsibility by the person who has had the person's driving privileges, motor vehicle registration, or both, suspended; and

(2) if the bureau does not receive proof that financial responsibility has lapsed after the period of one hundred and eighty (180) days, the bureau shall terminate the suspension.

(h) If the bureau receives notice that financial responsibility has lapsed during the period of one hundred and eighty (180) days under subsection (g), the bureau shall lift the stay of suspension and again suspend the person's driving privileges, motor vehicle registration, or both.

(i) For a suspension that occurs under subsection (a)(1), upon receipt of a request for review under IC 9-33-2-1, the bureau may initiate a new compliance period.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1.5-9(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.59-1994, SEC.7; P.L.268-2003, SEC.31; P.L.125-2012, SEC.259; P.L.59-2013, SEC.20; P.L.188-2015, SEC.97; P.L.120-2017, SEC.4; P.L.253-2019, SEC.1; P.L.86-2021, SEC.6; P.L.72-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-19
"Electronic signature"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. "Electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record.

As added by P.L.104-2024, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 9-21-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-21-4-6
Advertising signs, signals, and devices; placement on or over roadway; prohibition; removal
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A person may not place, maintain, or display an advertising sign, signal, or device on or over the roadway of a highway.

(b) A person may not place, maintain, or display an advertising sign, signal, or device on a highway in a city between the curb and sidewalk. If the curb and sidewalk join, a person may not place, maintain, or display on the sidewalk an advertising sign, signal, or device closer than ten (10) feet from the curb line. Overhanging signs may not overhang the curb.

(c) A person may not place, maintain, or display an advertising sign or device of any character within one hundred (100) feet of a highway outside the corporate limits of an incorporated city or town that obstructs the view of:

(1) the highway; or

(2) an intersecting highway, street, alley, or private driveway;

of a person traveling the highway for a distance of five hundred (500) feet or less from the sign or device as the person approaches the highway or intersecting highway.

(d) A person may not place, maintain, or display an advertising sign or a device of a permanent or semipermanent character on a highway right-of-way.

(e) Each sign, signal, or marking prohibited under this section is declared to be a public nuisance. The authority having jurisdiction over the highway may remove or cause to be removed the prohibited sign, signal, or marking without notice.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-38(b); (c); (d); (e); (f).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-170.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-170.3
"Special machinery"
Status: in_force

Sec. 170.3. "Special machinery" means a vehicle:

(1) that is designed and used to perform a specific function that is unrelated to transporting people or property on a highway;

(2) on which is permanently mounted machinery or equipment used to perform operations unrelated to transportation on a highway; and

(3) that is incapable of, or would require substantial modification to be capable of, carrying a load.

As added by P.L.210-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.23; P.L.262-2013, SEC.16; P.L.198-2016, SEC.167.
Ind. Code § 9-17-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-17-6-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-1.2(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.106-2007, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-22-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-22-1-5
Discovery of possession by person other than vehicle owner
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. When an officer discovers a vehicle in the possession of a person other than the owner of the vehicle and the person cannot establish the right to possession of the vehicle, the vehicle shall be taken to and stored in a suitable place determined by the officer.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-1.1-4(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.114; P.L.262-2013, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 9-27-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-27-7-8
Immunity from civil liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The following are immune from civil liability for an act or omission occurring during a motorcycle operator safety education course that results in an injury or property damage:

(1) The state of Indiana.

(2) A regional training center contracted by the bureau or any other site approved by the commissioner to provide motorcycle driver education and training courses.

(3) The owner of a site upon which a motorcycle operator safety education course is conducted.

(4) An officer, agent, or employee of a person described in subdivisions (1) through (3).

(b) The immunity described in subsection (a) does not apply if the person committed gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

As added by P.L.211-2023, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-1.8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-1.8
"Aggregate"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.8. "Aggregate" includes:

(1) sand;

(2) gravel;

(3) dirt;

(4) concrete;

(5) shell;

(6) slag;

(7) millings;

(8) crushed stone;

(9) other construction materials; and

(10) any combination of materials described in this section;

regardless of whether the material is in a natural or processed state.

As added by P.L.130-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-19-15-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 15 / Section 9-19-15-2
Compliance with chapter; federal regulation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person operating a vehicle transporting an explosive as a cargo or part of a cargo upon a highway shall comply with this chapter. This chapter does not apply to a vehicle transporting an interstate shipment or shipments that is otherwise in compliance with the regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission or other federal agency governing the transportation of explosives and other dangerous articles, including requirements for placarding.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-43(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-25-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-25-5-9
Certificate of motor vehicle liability policy; cancellation of policy; notice to bureau
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Whenever an insurance carrier has certified a motor vehicle liability policy under this chapter for the purpose of furnishing evidence of future financial responsibility, the insurance carrier shall give ten (10) days written notice to the bureau before cancellation of the policy. The policy continues in full force and effect until the date of cancellation specified in the notice or until the policy's expiration.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-22.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.255; P.L.59-2013, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 9-28-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-28-3-2
Governor; director for traffic safety; powers and duties
Status: in_force

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 measures; and

(2) urge all of the states to join in the Interstate Compact for Traffic Safety that has been authorized by the United States Congress.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-6-6-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-18.1-4-8
Sale of false certificate of registration; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A person that knowingly sells, offers to sell, buys, possesses, or offers as genuine a certificate of registration for a vehicle that is required to be issued by the bureau and has not been issued by the:

(1) bureau under this article; or

(2) appropriate governmental authority of another state;

commits a Class C misdemeanor.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-2-44.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-25-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-25-4-3
Continuous maintenance; verification; suspension; third party contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Financial responsibility in one (1) of the forms required under this chapter must be continuously maintained as long as a motor vehicle is operated on a public highway in Indiana.

(b) Except as provided in IC 9-25-9-1, the bureau may, at any time, verify that a person has financial responsibility in effect as required under this article.

(c) The bureau shall suspend the driving privileges, motor vehicle registration, or both, of a person who fails to maintain financial responsibility as required under this article.

(d) In order to comply with this section, the bureau may contract with a third party to request proof of financial responsibility from a person as required under this article. The third party must comply with the requirements of this article and any rules adopted by the bureau.

(e) As to any suspension described in this section:

(1) the bureau shall stay the suspension for one hundred and eighty (180) days upon a showing of proof of future financial responsibility by the person who has had the person's driving privileges, motor vehicle registration, or both, suspended; and

(2) if the bureau does not receive proof that financial responsibility has lapsed after the period of one hundred and eighty (180) days, the bureau shall terminate the suspension.

(f) If the bureau receives notice that financial responsibility has lapsed during the period of one hundred and eighty (180) days under subsection (e), the bureau shall lift the stay of suspension and again suspend the person's driving privileges, motor vehicle registration, or both.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-3.5(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.245; P.L.59-2013, SEC.8; P.L.86-2021, SEC.4; P.L.111-2021, SEC.80; P.L.137-2021, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 9-25-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-25-2-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-11-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-18.1-11-6
Transfer of registration and license plate fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A person that sells or otherwise disposes of a vehicle, including a wrecked or destroyed vehicle, owned by the person before the date on which the vehicle's registration expires may apply to the bureau to transfer the registration and license plates to a vehicle acquired or owned by the person.

(b) This subsection applies if the vehicle to which the registration and license plate are transferred is of the same type and in the same weight class as the vehicle for which the registration and license plate were originally issued. The bureau shall transfer the registration and license plate and issue an amended certificate of registration to the person applying for the transfer after the person pays the following:

(1) A fee of nine dollars and fifty cents ($9.50). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

(A) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund.

(B) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.

(C) One dollar ($1) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(D) One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) to the motor vehicle highway account.

(E) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund.

(F) Five dollars ($5) to the commission fund.

(2) Any additional excise taxes owed under IC 6-6 on the vehicle to which the registration is transferred.

(c) This subsection applies if a vehicle to which the registration is transferred is of a different type or in a different weight class than the vehicle for which the registration and license plate were originally issued. The bureau shall transfer the registration and license plate and issue to the person applying for the transfer an amended certificate of registration and, if necessary, a new license plate or other proof of registration under this article or IC 9-18.5 after the person pays the following:

(1) A fee of nine dollars and fifty cents ($9.50). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

(A) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund.

(B) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.

(C) One dollar ($1) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(D) One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) to the motor vehicle highway account.

(E) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund.

(F) Five dollars ($5) to the commission fund.

(2) Any additional excise taxes owed under IC 6-6 on the vehicle to which the registration is transferred.

(3) If the fee to register the vehicle to which the registration is transferred exceeds by more than ten dollars ($10) the fee to register the vehicle for which the registration was originally issued, the amount determined under the following formula:

STEP ONE: Determine the number of months between:

(i) the date on which the vehicle to which the registration is transferred was acquired; and

(ii) the next registration date under this chapter for a vehicle registered by the person.

A partial month shall be rounded to one (1) month.

STEP TWO: Multiply the STEP ONE result by one-twelfth (1/12).

STEP THREE: Determine the difference between:

(i) the registration fee for the vehicle to which the registration is transferred; minus

(ii) the registration fee for the vehicle for which the registration was originally issued.

STEP FOUR: Determine the product of:

(i) the STEP TWO result; multiplied by

(ii) the STEP THREE result.

A fee collected under this subdivision shall be deposited in the motor vehicle highway account.

(d) A person may register a vehicle to which a registration is transferred under this section:

(1) individually; or

(2) with one (1) or more other persons.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-6-4(b); subsection (b) formerly 9-29-5-23(a); subsection (c) formerly 9-29-5-23(b).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.125; P.L.108-2019, SEC.176; P.L.178-2019, SEC.42; P.L.156-2020, SEC.44; P.L.152-2026, SEC.106.
Ind. Code § 9-19-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-19-10-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-14-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.262-2013, SEC.100.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-18.1-13-1
"Commercial vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commercial vehicle" means a motor vehicle used in commerce to transport property if the motor vehicle:

(1) has a declared gross vehicle weight of at least sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds; and

(2) is subject to the commercial motor vehicle excise tax under IC 6-6-5.5.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-13-2-31(b); 9-13-2-31.5(b).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-77.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-77.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.118-1998, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.120.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-102 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-102
"Metal tire"
Status: in_force

Sec. 102. "Metal tire" means a tire the surface of which in contact with the highway is wholly or partly of metal or other hard nonresilient material.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-14.1-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-14.1-1-2
"Full service provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Full service provider" refers to a qualified person with whom the commission enters into a contract under IC 9-14.1-3-1.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.195.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-3-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-18.1-3-1.1
Change of color of vehicle; requirement to amend registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.1. (a) If a person changes the color of a passenger vehicle registered under this article through the:

(1) application of paint;

(2) installation of a partial or full vinyl vehicle wrap; or

(3) removal of a partial or full vinyl vehicle wrap;

then the person who registered the vehicle must apply to the bureau under IC 9-18.1-11-9(c) not later than thirty (30) days after the change occurs.

(b) This subsection does not apply to a person described in section 1.3 of this chapter. If a person fails to apply to the bureau as required under subsection (a), a law enforcement officer shall issue a warning advising the person that the person has thirty (30) days from the date of the warning to apply to the bureau as required under subsection (a).

(c) The bureau shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.

As added by P.L.198-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-27-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-27-5-1
State department of toxicology; study
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state, in recognition of the need for and lack of adequate information regarding the role of alcohol, carbon monoxide, and certain drugs in fatalities occurring as a result of traffic accidents involving motor vehicles, requires specific information pertaining to Indiana. The information, to be of value in the evaluation of the traffic accident rate in Indiana, must be gathered, prepared, and interpreted on the basis of local conditions. It is recognized that the extrapolation of information gathered in other states will not provide accurate information in view of the variables introduced by demographic differences and a multitude of environmental factors that differ from state to state.

(b) In recognition of the need for the information described in subsection (a), the director of the state department of toxicology, in conjunction with the office of traffic safety, shall conduct a study of the incidence and effect of alcohol, carbon monoxide, and certain drugs in all motor vehicle traffic accidents involving a fatality.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-6-7-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.158-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-17-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-17-3-9
Transfer on death conveyance; requirements
Status: in_force

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) Subject to subsection (e), an interest in a vehicle transferred under this section vests upon the death of the owner or owners.

(c) A certificate of title that is:

(1) worded in substance as "A.B. transfers on death to C.D." or "A.B. and C.D. transfer on death to E.F."; and

(2) signed by the owner or owners;

is a good and sufficient conveyance on the death of the owner or owners to the transferee or transferees.

(d) A certificate of title obtained under this section is not required to be:

(1) supported by consideration; or

(2) delivered or transmitted to the named transfer on death beneficiary or beneficiaries;

to be effective.

(e) Upon the death of the owner or owners conveying an interest in a vehicle in a certificate of title obtained under this section, the interest in the vehicle is transferred to each beneficiary who is described by either of the following:

(1) The beneficiary:

(A) is named in the certificate; and

(B) survives the transferor.

(2) The beneficiary:

(A) survives the transferor; and

(B) is entitled to an interest in the vehicle under IC 32-17-14-22 following the death of a beneficiary who:

(i) is named in the certificate; and

(ii) did not survive the transferor.

(f) A certificate of title designating a transfer on death beneficiary is not testamentary.

(g) In general, IC 32-17-14 applies to a certificate of title designating a transfer on death beneficiary. However, a particular provision of IC 32-17-14 does not apply if it is inconsistent with the requirements of this section or IC 9-17-2-2(b).

As added by P.L.83-2008, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.143-2009, SEC.3; P.L.6-2010, SEC.4; P.L.36-2011, SEC.1; P.L.81-2015, SEC.2; P.L.79-2017, SEC.60; P.L.27-2018, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-150 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-150
"Recreational vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 150. (a) "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicle with or without motive power equipped exclusively for living quarters for persons traveling upon the highways. The term:

(1) does not include:

(A) a truck camper; or

(B) a mobile structure (as defined in IC 22-12-1-17); and

(2) does include a vehicle that:

(A) is designed and marketed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use;

(B) is not permanently affixed to real property for use as a permanent dwelling;

(C) is built on a single chassis and mounted on wheels;

(D) does not exceed four hundred (400) square feet of gross area; and

(E) is certified by the manufacturer as complying with the American National Standards Institute A119.5 standard.

A vehicle described in this subdivision may commonly be referred to as a "park model RV".

(b) "Recreational vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-32-19, includes a motor home, fifth wheel travel trailer, park model trailer, travel trailer, camping trailer, and truck camper.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 9-1-1-2(t); subsection (b) formerly 9-1-4-9.1(h).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.216-2014, SEC.20; P.L.198-2016, SEC.159; P.L.42-2025, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 9-21-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-21-5-10
Bridges and elevated structures; maximum speed; safety investigation; posting of signs; violations; conclusive evidence; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A person may not drive a vehicle over a bridge or other elevated structure constituting a part of a highway at a speed that is greater than the maximum speed that can be maintained with safety to the bridge or structure, when the structure is signposted as provided in this section.

(b) The Indiana department of transportation may conduct an investigation of a bridge or other elevated structure constituting a part of a highway. If the Indiana department of transportation finds that the structure cannot with safety to the structure withstand vehicles traveling at the speed otherwise permissible under this chapter, the Indiana department of transportation shall determine and declare the maximum speed of vehicles that the structure can withstand. The Indiana department of transportation shall cause or permit suitable signs stating the maximum speed to be erected and maintained at a distance of one hundred (100) feet or as near as practicable before each end of the structure.

(c) Upon the trial of a person charged with a violation of this section, proof of the determination of the maximum speed by the Indiana department of transportation and the existence of signs erected under subsection (b) constitutes conclusive evidence of the maximum speed that can be maintained with safety to the bridge or structure.

(d) A person who exceeds the speed limit sign posted on a bridge or other elevated structure under this section commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-60.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.188-2015, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 9-24-9-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-24-9-2.5
Documentary evidence of lawful status
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. In addition to the information required from the applicant for a driver's license or permit under sections 1 and 2 of this chapter, the bureau shall require an applicant to present to the bureau valid documentary evidence that the applicant has lawful status.

As added by P.L.184-2007, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.76-2009, SEC.3; P.L.162-2009, SEC.1; P.L.198-2016, SEC.465; P.L.211-2023, SEC.38; P.L.141-2024, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-18.5-4-5
Exemption from registration fees; service charge
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A vehicle for a which a license plate is issued under section 1 of this chapter is exempt from the applicable registration fee for the vehicle under IC 9-18 (before its expiration), IC 9-29-5 (before its repeal), or IC 9-18.1-5.

(b) A vehicle described in subsection (a) is subject to a service charge as follows:

(1) For a license plate issued before January 1, 2017, five dollars and seventy-five cents ($5.75). The service charge shall be distributed as follows:

(A) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund.

(B) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.

(C) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund.

(D) Three dollars and seventy-five cents ($3.75) to the commission fund.

(2) For a license plate issued after December 31, 2016, five dollars ($5). The service charge shall be distributed as follows:

(A) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund.

(B) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.

(C) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund.

(D) Three dollars ($3) to the commission fund.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-17-5; subsection (b) formerly 9-29-5-38(c).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.134; P.L.108-2019, SEC.185; P.L.152-2026, SEC.116.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-18.1-6-2
Registration as recovery vehicle required to operate recovery vehicle; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person may not operate a recovery vehicle unless the vehicle is registered as a recovery vehicle under this chapter. A person that violates this section commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-13-8.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-28-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-28-1-5
Suspension, revocation, or limitation of license to drive; report of action taken
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Any court or other agency of this state, or a subdivision thereof, that has jurisdiction to take any action suspending, revoking, or otherwise limiting a license to drive shall report that action and the adjudication upon which the action is based to the bureau within five (5) days on forms approved by the bureau.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-1-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 9-32-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-32-8-8
Dealer plates and registration cards for demonstration or test of watercrafts
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A watercraft dealer licensed by the secretary under this article may, upon successful application to the secretary, obtain dealer license plates and registration cards for use in the testing or demonstrating of watercraft.

(b) Two (2) dealer license plates must be displayed within a watercraft that is being tested or demonstrated while the watercraft is being tested or demonstrated.

(c) A transfer dealer or automobile auction company licensed by the secretary under this article may request dealer license plates under subsection (a).

(d) The fee to obtain a dealer license plate and registration card under subsection (a) is ten dollars ($10).

(e) The secretary shall retain the fee collected under this section.

As added by P.L.284-2019, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.211-2019, SEC.10; P.L.120-2020, SEC.57; P.L.164-2020, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 9-30-9-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-30-9-0.5
Applicability after June 30, 2005
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. After June 30, 2005, this chapter does not apply to a person who:

(1) holds a commercial driver's license; and

(2) has been charged with an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle in accordance with the federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA) (Public Law 106-159.113 Stat. 1748).

As added by P.L.219-2003, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-32-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-32-9-3
License application; replacement license; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) To apply for a license under this article, an automotive salvage recycler must submit an application to the secretary. An application for a license under this article must:

(1) meet the requirements under IC 9-32-11-2; and

(2) be accompanied by payment of the fee under subsection (c).

(b) If an automotive salvage recycler license is lost or destroyed, the automotive salvage recycler shall apply for a replacement automotive salvage recycler license in the form and manner prescribed by the secretary.

(c) The fee for an automotive salvage recycler license under subsection (a) is ten dollars ($10). The fee is nonrefundable and shall be retained by the secretary.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.54; P.L.174-2016, SEC.77; P.L.179-2017, SEC.60; P.L.284-2019, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 9-17-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-17-6-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-6(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.57-2000, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.246.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-18.1-10-4
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the fleet registration program established under section 6 of this chapter.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-4.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-21-9-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-21-9-0.5
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. (a) This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) An electric personal assistive mobility device.

(2) A low speed vehicle.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (b), a golf cart or off-road vehicle.

(4) A motor driven cycle.

(5) An electric foot scooter.

(b) An ordinance adopted in accordance with IC 9-21-1-3(a)(14) or IC 9-21-1-3.3(a) may require a golf cart or off-road vehicle to display a slow moving vehicle emblem in accordance with section 3 of this chapter or a red or amber flashing lamp in accordance with section 4 of this chapter. A fine assessed for a violation of an ordinance under this section shall be deposited in the general fund of the city, county, or town.

As added by P.L.143-2002, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.21-2003, SEC.9; P.L.150-2009, SEC.14; P.L.60-2012, SEC.2; P.L.259-2013, SEC.18; P.L.221-2014, SEC.43; P.L.142-2019, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-15-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 15 / Section 9-18.1-15-3
Distribution
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the local road and bridge matching grant fund established by IC 8-23-30.

As added by P.L.218-2017, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-18.1-9-4
Confidential license plate or other proof of registration for investigative purposes
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The bureau may issue a confidential license plate or other proof of registration for investigative purposes to the following:

(1) A state agency upon the annual consent of the bureau or the Indiana department of administration.

(2) Other investigative agencies upon the annual consent of the superintendent of the state police.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-3-5.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.164-2020, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 9-19-6-14 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-19-6-14
Fog lamps
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two (2) fog lamps mounted on the front at a height not less than twelve (12) inches and not more than thirty (30) inches above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands. The fog lamps must be aimed so that when the vehicle is not loaded, none of the high-intensity part of the light to the left of the center of the vehicle will at a distance of twenty-five (25) feet ahead project higher than a level of four (4) inches below the level of the center of the lamp from which the light comes. Lighted fog lamps meeting these requirements may be used with lower head lamp beams as specified in section 20(2) of this chapter.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-19(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-11-11 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-18.1-11-11
Portion of fees deposited into motor carrier regulation fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) This section applies after June 30, 2024.

(b) This section applies only to fees described in this chapter that are collected by the department of state revenue.

(c) For any portion of fees collected by the department that require deposit into the commission fund, the department shall instead deposit ninety percent (90%) of that portion into the motor carrier regulation fund established by IC 8-2.1-23-1, and the remainder shall be deposited in the commission fund.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (c), all other distributions shall be deposited as required by the provisions of this chapter.

As added by P.L.205-2025, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 9-21-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-21-10-6
Traffic lanes; restrictions on use
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A motorcycle is entitled to the full use of a traffic lane and a vehicle may not be driven or operated in a manner that deprives another vehicle of the full use of a traffic lane. Motorcycles, other than autocycles, may, with the consent of both persons who operate the motorcycles, be operated with not more than two (2) abreast in a single traffic lane.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-2(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.82-2015, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-19-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-19-8-2
Muffler leaks, alteration, or deterioration
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A motor vehicle must be equipped with a muffler free from the following visually discernible conditions:

(1) Exhaust gas leaks.

(2) Alteration of muffler elements.

(3) Deterioration of muffler elements.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-36.6(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-32-6.5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 9-32-6.5-12
Lost, stolen, or destroyed dealer designee license plate or registration card; replacement; notification of law enforcement and secretary of state
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if a dealer designee license plate or registration card issued under this chapter is lost, stolen, or destroyed, the dealer may apply for a replacement dealer designee license plate or registration card in the form and manner prescribed by the secretary.

(b) If a dealer designee license plate is lost or stolen, the dealer to whom the dealer designee license plate was issued shall:

(1) notify the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction where the loss or theft occurred; and

(2) present to the secretary on a form prescribed by the secretary a report completed by the law enforcement agency that was notified under subdivision (1).

As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.284-2019, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 9-33-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-33-2-2
Actions taken by bureau; judicial review
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The bureau may modify, amend, or cancel any order issued or determination made under this chapter at any time before the deadline to seek judicial review of the order or determination under section 3 of this chapter has passed.

(b) A person aggrieved by a modification, amendment, or cancellation under subsection (a) may seek judicial review of the modification, amendment, or cancellation under section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.149-2015, SEC.110.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-18.1-13-7
Delinquent registration; administrative penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person that fails to:

(1) apply for the registration of, or transfer a registration to, a vehicle;

(2) provide full payment for the registration of a vehicle; or

(3) both:

(A) apply for the registration of, or transfer a registration to, a vehicle; and

(B) provide full payment for the registration of a vehicle;

as required under this chapter is subject to the penalties and interest imposed under IC 6-8.1-10.

(b) A person that fails to:

(1) apply for the registration of, or transfer a registration to, a vehicle;

(2) provide full payment for the registration of a vehicle; or

(3) both:

(A) apply for the registration of, or transfer a registration to, a vehicle; and

(B) provide full payment for the registration of a vehicle;

as required under IC 9-18-2-4.6 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.1-13-3 is subject to the administrative penalty imposed under IC 9-18.1-11-5.

(c) An administrative penalty collected under subsection (b) shall be deposited as follows:

(1) Before July 1, 2024, in the commission fund.

(2) After June 30, 2024:

(A) Ten percent (10%) in the commission fund.

(B) Ninety percent (90%) in the motor carrier regulation fund.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.257-2017, SEC.29; P.L.205-2025, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 9-22-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-22-3-2
"Fair market value"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fair market value" means:

(1) the average trade-in value found in the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Official Used Car Guide, vehicle valuations determined by CCC Information Services, Inc. (CCC), or valuations determined by such other authorities as are approved by the bureau; or

(2) the fair market value determined by the bureau upon request.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3.6-1(i) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.381.
Ind. Code § 9-20-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-20-5-3
Designation of heavy duty highways; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The Indiana department of transportation may not designate a highway as a heavy duty highway unless the department finds that the highway is:

(1) so constructed and can be so maintained; or

(2) in such condition;

that the use of the highway as a heavy duty highway will not materially decrease or contribute materially to the decrease of the ordinary useful life of the highway.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-12(d) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.340.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-18.5-14-2
Contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A kids first trust license plate designed under IC 9-18.5-12 must include the following:

(1) A basic design for the plate, with consecutive numbers or letters, or both, to properly identify the vehicle.

(2) A background design, an emblem, or colors that designate the license plate as a children's trust license plate.

(3) Any other information the bureau considers necessary.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-30-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-21-8-39 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-21-8-39
Railroad grade crossings
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. Whenever a person who drives a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing, the person shall stop within fifty (50) feet but not less than fifteen (15) feet from the nearest track of the railroad and may not proceed until the person can do so safely under the following circumstances:

(1) When a clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a train or other on-track equipment.

(2) When a crossing gate is lowered or when a human flagman gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a train or other on-track equipment.

(3) When a railroad train or other on-track equipment approaching within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of a highway crossing emits an audible signal and because of speed or nearness to the crossing is an immediate hazard.

(4) When an approaching train or other on-track equipment is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to the crossing.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-106.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.119-1995, SEC.6; P.L.8-2010, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-103.4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-103.4
"Mobile credential"
Status: in_force

Sec. 103.4. "Mobile credential" means digital data issued to a telecommunications device by the bureau under IC 9-24-17.5 of the information contained on the following:

(1) A driver's license.

(2) A learner's permit.

(3) An identification card.

The term does not include a motorcycle learner's permit issued under IC 9-24-8-3, a photo exempt driver's license issued under IC 9-24-11-5(b), or a photo exempt identification card issued under IC 9-24-16.5.

As added by P.L.178-2019, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.120-2020, SEC.10; P.L.211-2023, SEC.16; P.L.141-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-29 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-29
"Manufactured home dealer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) "Manufactured home dealer" means any person that within a twelve (12) month period sells, offers to sell, or advertises for sale, including directly by the Internet or another computer network, at least three (3) new or used manufactured homes.

(b) The term does not include:

(1) a receiver, trustee, or other person appointed by or acting under the judgment or order of a court; or

(2) a public officer while performing official duties.

As added by P.L.104-2024, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-173 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-173
"State"
Status: in_force

Sec. 173. (a) "State" means, except as otherwise provided by this section and unless by the context some other state or territory or federal district of the United States is meant or intended, the state of Indiana.

(b) "State", for purposes of IC 9-27-1, means the state of Indiana, the governor of Indiana, an agency of the state of Indiana designated by the governor to receive federal aid, and any officer, board, bureau, commission, division, or department, any public body corporate and politic created by the state of Indiana for public purposes, or any state educational institution.

(c) "State", for purposes of IC 9-25, means any state in the United States, the District of Columbia, or any Province of the Dominion of Canada.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 9-1-1-2(r); 9-6-2-1 part; subsection (b) formerly 9-6-4-11 part; subsection (c) formerly 9-2-1-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.88-1996, SEC.2; P.L.2-2007, SEC.141; P.L.9-2010, SEC.9; P.L.198-2016, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 9-30-6-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-30-6-5.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.231. Amended by P.L.40-2012, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.93-2024, SEC.99.
Ind. Code § 9-19-13-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-19-13-5
United States Department of Transportation regulations; classification of violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (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 section 4(1) of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-77 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-77
"Implement of agriculture"
Status: in_force

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) Vehicles that:

(A) are designed or adapted and used exclusively for agricultural, horticultural, or livestock raising operations; and

(B) are not primarily operated on or moved along a highway.

(3) Vehicles that are designed to lift, carry, or transport:

(A) an agricultural implement described in subdivision (1); or

(B) a vehicle described in subdivision (2).

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-1-2(hh); 9-8-1-21(b); 9-8-6-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.81-1991, SEC.3; P.L.210-2005, SEC.7; P.L.262-2013, SEC.7; P.L.198-2016, SEC.119.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-11 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-11
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "person" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-124.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 9-24-16.5-3
Information required on photo exempt identification card
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A photo exempt identification card must have the same dimensions and shape as a driver's license and an identification card issued under IC 9-24-16, but the photo exempt identification card must have markings sufficient to distinguish the card from a driver's license or an identification card.

(b) The front side of a photo exempt identification card must contain the following information about the individual to whom the card is being issued:

(1) Full legal name.

(2) The address of the principal residence.

(3) Date of birth.

(4) Date of issue and date of expiration.

(5) Unique identification number.

(6) Gender.

(7) Weight.

(8) Height.

(9) Color of eyes and hair.

(10) A reproduction of the signature of the individual identified.

(11) If the individual is less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time of issuance, the dates on which the individual will become:

(A) eighteen (18) years of age; and

(B) twenty-one (21) years of age.

(12) If the individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age but less than twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of issuance, the date on which the individual will become twenty-one (21) years of age.

(c) The front side of a photo exempt identification card may not bear an image of the holder of the photo exempt identification card.

(d) The information contained on the photo exempt identification card as required by subsection (b)(11) or (b)(12) for an individual who is less than twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of issuance must be printed prominently on the photo exempt identification card.

As added by P.L.197-2015, SEC.9.