Ind. Code § 9-32-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-32-4-1
Transfer of title; sale of motor vehicle or watercraft without certificate of title; failure to deliver certificate of title; timely payment to third party
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "transferring party" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-17-3-0.6.

(b) If a motor vehicle or watercraft for which a certificate of title has been issued is sold or if the ownership of the motor vehicle or watercraft is transferred in any manner other than by a transfer on death conveyance under IC 9-17-3-9, in addition to complying with IC 9-17-3-3.4, the transferring party must do the following:

(1) In the case of a sale or transfer between dealers licensed by this state or another state, deliver or transmit the certificate of title within thirty-one (31) days after the date of the sale or transfer.

(2) Deliver or transmit the certificate of title to the purchaser or transferee within thirty-one (31) days after the date of sale or transfer to the purchaser or transferee of the motor vehicle or watercraft, if all the following conditions exist:

(A) The transferring party is a dealer licensed by the state under this article.

(B) The dealer is not able to deliver or transmit the certificate of title at the time of sale or transfer.

(C) The dealer provides the purchaser or transferee with an affidavit under section 2 of this chapter.

(D) The purchaser or transferee has made all agreed upon initial payments for the motor vehicle or watercraft, including delivery of a trade-in motor vehicle or watercraft without hidden or undisclosed statutory liens.

(3) Keep proof of delivery or transmission of the certificate of title with the dealer records.

(c) A dealer may offer for sale a motor vehicle or watercraft for which the dealer does not possess a certificate of title, if the dealer can comply with subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2) at the time of the sale.

(d) A dealer that fails to deliver or transmit the certificate of title within the time specified under subsection (b) is subject to the following civil penalties:

(1) One hundred dollars ($100) for the first violation in a calendar year.

(2) Two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the second violation in a calendar year.

(3) Five hundred dollars ($500) for all subsequent violations in a calendar year.

Payment shall be made to the secretary and deposited in the dealer enforcement account established under IC 9-32-7-2.

(e) If a purchaser or transferee does not receive a valid certificate of title within the time specified by this section, the purchaser or transferee has the right to return the motor vehicle or watercraft to the dealer ten (10) days after giving the dealer written notice demanding delivery or transmission of a valid certificate of title and the dealer's failure to deliver or transmit a valid certificate of title within that ten (10) day period. Upon return of the motor vehicle or watercraft to the dealer in the same or similar condition as delivered to the purchaser or transferee under this section, the dealer shall pay to the purchaser or transferee the purchase price plus sales taxes, finance expenses, insurance expenses, and any other amount paid to the dealer by the purchaser or transferee. The relief referenced in this subsection is relief for the purchaser or transferee only and does not preclude the ability of the division to collect civil penalties under subsection (d).

(f) For purposes of this subsection, "timely deliver", with respect to a third party, means to deliver or transmit to the purchaser or transferee by postmark dated mail, electronically dated transmission, or by hand delivery not more than ten (10) business days after there is no obligation secured by the motor vehicle or watercraft. If the dealer's inability to timely deliver or transmit a valid certificate of title results from the acts or omissions of a third party that has failed to timely deliver or transmit a valid certificate of title to the dealer, the dealer is entitled to claim against the third party one hundred dollars ($100). If:

(1) the dealer's inability to timely deliver or transmit a valid certificate of title results from the acts or omissions of a third party that has failed to timely deliver or transmit the certificate of title in the third party's possession to the dealer; and

(2) the failure continues for ten (10) business days after the dealer gives the third party written notice of the failure;

the dealer is entitled to claim against the third party all damages sustained by the dealer in rescinding the dealer's sale with the purchaser or transferee, including the dealer's reasonable attorney's fees.

(g) If a motor vehicle or watercraft for which a certificate of title has been issued by another state is sold or delivered, the person selling or delivering the motor vehicle or watercraft shall deliver or transmit to the purchaser or receiver of the motor vehicle or watercraft a proper certificate of title with an assignment of the certificate of title in a form prescribed by the bureau.

(h) A dealer shall make payment to a third party to satisfy any obligation secured by the motor vehicle or watercraft sold by or traded to the dealer not later than ten (10) days after the motor vehicle or watercraft is delivered to or sold by the dealer.

(i) Except as provided in subsection (j), a person that violates this section commits a Class C infraction.

(j) A person that knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (b)(1), (b)(2), or (e) commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(k) For purposes of this section, "deliver or transmit the certificate of title" means to deliver or transmit the certificate of title to the purchaser or transferee by postmark dated mail, certified mail with return receipt, electronic transmission through the bureau's file system, or hand delivery.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.262-2013, SEC.139; P.L.217-2014, SEC.163; P.L.151-2015, SEC.39; P.L.174-2016, SEC.48; P.L.179-2017, SEC.37; P.L.27-2018, SEC.17; P.L.137-2018, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-27-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 27 / Section 9-18.5-27-4
Riley Children's Foundation trust fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The Riley Children's Foundation trust fund is established.

(b) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the Riley Children's Foundation trust fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the Riley Children's Foundation trust fund in the same manner as other public trust funds are invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the Riley Children's Foundation trust fund. Money in the fund is continuously appropriated for the purposes of this section.

(c) The bureau shall administer the Riley Children's Foundation trust fund. Expenses of administering the Riley Children's Foundation trust fund shall be paid from money in the Riley Children's Foundation trust fund.

(d) On June 30 of each year, the bureau shall distribute the money from the Riley Children's Foundation trust fund to the Riley Children's Foundation.

(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: 9-18-48-4.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-25-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-25-11-2
Authority to contract
Status: in_force

Effective 1-1-2028.

Sec. 2. The bureau may contract with a third party to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.227-2025, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-93 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-93
"License"
Status: in_force

Sec. 93. "License", for purposes of IC 9-30-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-30-10-2.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-12-1-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-155 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-155
"Right-of-way"
Status: in_force

Sec. 155. "Right-of-way" means the privilege of the immediate use of a highway.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-21.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-22-1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-22-1-23
Public sale by unit or holder of mechanic's lien; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) This section applies to a unit or holder of a mechanic's lien under this chapter, including a towing service, city, town, or county.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), if the person who owns or holds a lien upon a vehicle does not appear within twenty (20) days after the mailing of a notice or the notification made by electronic service under section 19 of this chapter, the holder of a mechanic's lien may sell the vehicle or parts by either of the following methods:

(1) The holder of a mechanic's lien may sell the vehicle or parts to the highest bidder at a public sale or public auction. Notice of the sale or auction shall be given under IC 5-3-1, except that only one (1) insertion in an appropriate publication one (1) week before the public sale or auction is required.

(2) The unit may sell the vehicle or part as unclaimed property under IC 36-1-11. The twenty (20) day period for the property to remain unclaimed is sufficient for a sale under this subdivision.

(c) This subsection applies to a consolidated city or county containing a consolidated city. If the person who owns or holds a lien upon a vehicle does not appear within fifteen (15) days after the mailing of a notice or the notification made by electronic service under section 19 of this chapter, the holder of a mechanic's lien may sell the vehicle or parts by either of the following methods:

(1) The holder of a mechanic's lien may sell the vehicle or parts to the highest bidder at a public sale. Notice of the sale shall be given under IC 5-3-1, except that only one (1) newspaper insertion one (1) week before the public sale is required.

(2) The unit may sell the vehicle or part as unclaimed property under IC 36-1-11. The fifteen (15) day period for the property to remain unclaimed is sufficient for a sale under this subdivision.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-1.1-7(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.92-1997, SEC.6; P.L.191-2007, SEC.15; P.L.125-2012, SEC.125; P.L.147-2016, SEC.6; P.L.157-2017, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 9-19-20-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 20 / Section 9-19-20-4
Vehicles meeting safety requirements; certificate
Status: in_force

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

[Pre-1992 Title 12 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-17.5(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.86.
Ind. Code § 9-21-19-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-21-19-5
Bond or cash deposit
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The Indiana department of transportation may require, before granting a permit, that a sufficient bond be given or cash deposit be made with the Indiana department of transportation to ensure the carrying out of the terms of the permit. The bond or deposit shall be returned when the requirements of the permit have been met.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-119(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-21-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-21-10-2
Passengers; interference with operation and control; obstruction of view
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A passenger may not be carried on a motorcycle in a position that interferes with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the person who operates the motorcycle.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-2(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.45; P.L.111-2021, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 9-25-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-25-5-5
Certificate of compliance; required information; reason for requesting information
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A person who receives a request for evidence of financial responsibility under section 3 of this chapter shall ensure that the insurance company of the person set forth in the certificate of compliance provides to the bureau the following information concerning the form of financial responsibility that was in effect on the date in question:

(1) If an operator's or a motor vehicle liability policy was in effect, the following:

(A) The name of the insurer.

(B) The identification number applying to the policy.

(C) Dates of coverage of the policy.

(D) Confirmation that financial responsibility covering the motor vehicle or operator, as applicable, was in effect on the date in question.

(E) Other information requested by the bureau.

(2) If a bond was in effect, the following:

(A) The name and address of the bond company or surety.

(B) The face amount of the bond.

(C) Dates the bond was in effect.

(D) Other information requested by the bureau.

(3) If self-insurance was in effect under IC 9-25-4-11, the following:

(A) The date on which the certificate of self-insurance was issued by the bureau.

(B) The name of the person to whom the certificate of self-insurance was issued.

(C) Other information requested by the bureau.

(b) A person who requests information or verification of coverage to complete a certificate of compliance under subsection (a) from:

(1) an insurance company; or

(2) an insurance producer;

is not required to give the company or the producer a reason for requesting the information unless the person has been involved in an accident.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1.5-8(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.59-1994, SEC.4; P.L.178-2003, SEC.2; P.L.125-2012, SEC.252; P.L.59-2013, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 9-14.1-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-14.1-2-1
Number of license branches
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) There must be at least one (1) license branch in each county.

(b) The number of license branches may not be reduced in a county below the number in existence on January 1, 2001, unless the commission:

(1) holds a public hearing in the county; and

(2) receives unlimited public testimony before the commissioner on the merits of closing the branch that the commission proposes to close in the county.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: subsection (a) formerly 9-15-2-1(4); subsection (b) formerly 9-16-1-2.5.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.195.
Ind. Code § 9-25-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-25-7-3
Cancellation, return, or waiver of proof of financial responsibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The bureau shall, upon request, cancel a bond or return a certificate of insurance, direct the treasurer of state to return to the person entitled any money or securities deposited under this article as proof of financial responsibility, or waive the requirement of filing proof of financial responsibility in any of the following circumstances:

(1) At any time after three (3) years from the date the proof was required, if during the three (3) year period preceding the request the person furnishing the proof has not been convicted of an offense referred to in IC 9-30-4-6.1.

(2) If the person on whose behalf the proof was filed dies or the person becomes permanently incapable of operating a motor vehicle.

(3) If the person who has given proof of financial responsibility surrenders the person's driver's license, registration certificates, and registration plates to the bureau. The bureau may not release the proof if an action for damages upon a liability referred to in this article is pending, a judgment upon a liability is outstanding and unsatisfied, or the bureau has received notice that the person has, within the period of three (3) months immediately preceding, been involved as a driver in a motor vehicle accident. An affidavit of the applicant of the nonexistence of the facts referred to in this subdivision is sufficient evidence of the nonexistence of the facts in the absence of evidence to the contrary in the records of the department.

(b) Whenever a person to whom proof has been surrendered under subsection (a)(3) applies for a driver's license (issued under IC 9-24-3) or chauffeur's license or the registration of a motor vehicle within a period of three (3) years from the date the proof of financial responsibility was originally required, the bureau shall reject the application unless the applicant reestablishes the proof for the remainder of the period.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-28.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.1-2001, SEC.7; P.L.59-2013, SEC.27; P.L.198-2016, SEC.545; P.L.111-2021, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-93.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-93.5
"Line make"
Status: in_force

Sec. 93.5. (a) "Line make", except as provided in subsection (b), means the name given by a manufacturer to a line of motor vehicles to distinguish it as produced or sold by the manufacturer and that may be used and protected as a trademark.

(b) "Line make", for purposes of IC 9-32-11-25 and IC 9-32-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-19-8.

As added by P.L.78-2002, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.42-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-31-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 31 / Section 9-18.5-31-1
Design
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The bureau shall design and issue an Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home license plate.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-52-1.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.148.
Ind. Code § 9-24-11-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-24-11-9
Individuals with medical condition causing appearance of intoxication
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies to an individual who has an existing medical condition that causes the individual to appear intoxicated.

(b) A driver's license or permit (issued under IC 9-24-3), or a chauffeur's or a public passenger chauffeur's permit or license, issued to an individual under this section must bear a restriction on the permit or license.

(c) An individual who wishes to have a driver's license or permit (issued under IC 9-24-3), or a chauffeur's or a public passenger chauffeur's permit or license, issued under this section must provide a verified certificate from a physician licensed to practice in Indiana attesting to the individual's medical condition. The physician's certificate must be:

(1) provided to the bureau at the time the individual applies for the permit or license under this section;

(2) carried in any vehicle that the individual operates; and

(3) renewed each time the individual's license is renewed.

As added by P.L.134-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.208; P.L.85-2013, SEC.46; P.L.111-2021, SEC.62.
Ind. Code § 9-26-1-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 26 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-26-1-0.3
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.3. Except as provided in section 0.5 of this chapter, this article does not apply to off-road vehicles or snowmobiles, which are subject to IC 14-16-1-24 and IC 14-16-1-26.

As added by P.L.259-2013, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 9-21-17-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 9-21-17-6
Overtaking and passing a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk; prohibition
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Whenever a vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, a person who drives another vehicle approaching from the rear may not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-87(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-21-11-9
Lamps and reflectors
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A bicycle operated on a highway from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset until one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise must be equipped with the following:

(1) A lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the front.

(2) A lamp on the rear exhibiting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear or a red reflector visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-100(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-30-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-30-3-2
Court
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "court" means a tribunal with jurisdiction to hear and determine traffic violation cases and the judge or other presiding officer sitting as a court.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-7-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-18.5-13-1
Design and issuance; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The bureau shall design and issue an environmental license plate. The environmental license plate shall be designed and issued as a special group recognition license plate under IC 9-18.5-12 and 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 an environmental license plate.

(3) Any other information the bureau considers necessary.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-29-1; 9-18-29-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-24-18-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-24-18-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-7-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.59. Repealed by P.L.159-2014, SEC.103; P.L.217-2014, SEC.94.
Ind. Code § 9-22-3-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-22-3-0.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.219-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.150-2009, SEC.16; P.L.259-2013, SEC.20. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.379.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-14.5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 9-18.1-14.5-12
Change of ownership; amended certificate of registration; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A person that owns a watercraft that is registered under this chapter may apply to the bureau to change the ownership of the watercraft:

(1) by adding at least one (1) other person as a joint owner; or

(2) if the person is a joint owner of the watercraft, by transferring the person's ownership interest in the watercraft to at least one (1) remaining joint owner.

(b) The bureau shall issue an amended certificate of registration to a person that applies under subsection (a) after the person does the following:

(1) Complies with IC 9-17.

(2) Pays the fee of nine dollars and fifty cents ($9.50).

(c) A person may apply to the bureau to amend any obsolete or incorrect information contained in the certificate of registration issued with respect to the watercraft. The bureau shall issue an amended certificate of registration after the person pays a fee of nine dollars and fifty cents ($9.50).

(d) The bureau may not impose or collect a fee for a duplicate, amended, or replacement certificate of registration that is issued as a result of an error on the part of the bureau.

(e) A fee described in subsection (b)(2) or (c) 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 ($1) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(4) One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) to the motor vehicle highway account.

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

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

As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-33 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-33
"Commissioner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. "Commissioner" refers to the commissioner of the bureau of motor vehicles.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-1-2(u); 9-1-10-1 part; 9-1-12-1 part; 9-1.5-1-4; 9-2-1-2 part; 9-4-1-10 part; 9-7-3-1(a) part; 9-7-11-1 part; 9-7-15-2 part; 9-10-1-1 part; 9-12-1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-30-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-30-11-1
Judgment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "judgment" means a monetary penalty assessed for the violation of an ordinance that regulates parking violations.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-26-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 26 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-26-1-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-4-1-40(a) part; 9-4-1-42 part; 9-4-1-45(a); 9-4-1-46(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.210-2005, SEC.50; P.L.126-2008, SEC.3; P.L.1-2009, SEC.88; P.L.125-2012, SEC.292. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.103.
Ind. Code § 9-30-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-30-3-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-7-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Repealed by P.L.85-2013, SEC.81.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-14-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-18.1-14-7
Replacement certificate of registration or decal; notice to law enforcement; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) If a certificate of registration or decal issued for an off-road vehicle or a snowmobile that is registered under this chapter is lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged, the owner of the off-road vehicle or snowmobile may apply to the bureau for a replacement certificate of registration or decal. If the certificate of registration or decal is stolen, the owner shall provide notice of the theft to a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over:

(1) the site of the theft; or

(2) the address listed on the certificate of registration.

(b) The bureau shall issue a replacement certificate of registration or decal to the owner of an off-road vehicle or a snowmobile after the owner:

(1) pays a fee of nine dollars and fifty cents ($9.50); and

(2) provides notice as required under subsection (a), if applicable.

(c) The fee imposed under subsection (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) One dollar ($1) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(4) One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) to the motor vehicle highway account.

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

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

(d) A replacement certificate of registration or decal issued under this section must be attached and displayed in the same manner as the original certificate of registration or decal.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: subsection (b) formerly 9-29-5-44(d); 9-29-5-44(f).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.131; P.L.108-2019, SEC.183; P.L.111-2021, SEC.20; P.L.152-2026, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-61 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-61
"Fatal accident"
Status: in_force

Sec. 61. "Fatal accident", for purposes of IC 9-30-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-30-7-1.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-39.1(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-18 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-18
"Travel trailer"
Status: in_force

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

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-22 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-22
Termination, cancellation, or refusal to renew all or part of a recreational vehicle dealer agreement by a dealer; good cause
Status: in_force

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

(b) If the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal is for good cause, then the recreational vehicle dealer has the burden of proof to show good cause.

(c) The following factors may be considered as proof to show good cause under this section:

(1) A recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor:

(A) is convicted of; or

(B) enters a plea of nolo contendere;

to a felony offense.

(2) The recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor has abandoned or closed business operations for at least ten (10) consecutive business days, unless the abandonment or closure is due to:

(A) an act of God;

(B) a strike;

(C) labor difficulty; or

(D) another cause that is not within the control of the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor.

(3) A significant misrepresentation by the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor was made that materially affects the business relationship with the recreational vehicle dealer.

(4) A material violation of the recreational vehicle dealer agreement occurred by the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor, which is not cured not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after receiving written notice of the violation.

(5) A declaration of:

(A) insolvency;

(B) assignment for the benefit of creditors; or

(C) bankruptcy;

of the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor.

(6) Coercion committed by the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor.

(7) A violation of area of sales responsibility protections, or allowing other recreational vehicle dealers to violate such protections.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-21-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-21-14-2
Marching band procession
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "marching band procession" means an officially recognized performing organization, including a band, dance unit, drill team, color guard, flag corps, or rifle squad performing together or separately on a local road or street.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1.6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-32-6-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-32-6-6.5
Expiration of dealer license plates and dealer designee license plates; renewal fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), dealer license plates and dealer designee license plates issued to licensed dealers under this article are valid from the issue date through the expiration date as follows:

(1) Dealer license plates of a person whose business name begins with the letters A through B expire February 1 of each year.

(2) Dealer license plates of a person whose business name begins with the letter C expire March 1 of each year.

(3) Dealer license plates of a person whose business name begins with the letters D through F expire April 1 of each year.

(4) Dealer license plates of a person whose business name begins with the letters G through H expire May 1 of each year.

(5) Dealer license plates of a person whose business name begins with the letters I through J expire June 1 of each year.

(6) Dealer license plates of a person whose business name begins with the letters K through L expire July 1 of each year.

(7) Dealer license plates of a person whose business name begins with the letters M through N expire August 1 of each year.

(8) Dealer license plates of a person whose business name begins with the letters O through P expire September 1 of each year.

(9) Dealer license plates of a person whose business name begins with the letters Q through R expire October 1 of each year.

(10) Dealer license plates of a person whose business name begins with the letter S expire November 1 of each year.

(11) Dealer license plates of a person whose business name begins with the letters T through V expire December 1 of each year.

(12) Dealer license plates of a person whose business name begins with the letters W through Z expire January 1 of each year.

(b) Dealer license plates issued to a person whose business name begins with a nonalpha character expire November 1 of each year.

(c) A dealer designee license plate is valid from the issue date through the expiration date as provided in subsection (a) or (b).

(d) The fee to renew the license plates issued under section 1 of this chapter is as follows:

(1) For motorcycle dealer license plates, fifteen dollars ($15).

(2) For dealer license plates not described in subdivision (1), forty dollars ($40).

(e) Fees collected under subsection (d) shall be distributed as follows:

(1) Thirty percent (30%) to the dealer compliance account established by IC 9-32-7-1.

(2) Seventy percent (70%) to the motor vehicle highway account under IC 8-14-1.

(f) There is an additional service charge of five dollars ($5) for the renewal of each set of license plates issued under section 1 of this chapter. The service charge shall be deposited in the crossroads 2000 fund.

(g) The fee to renew each additional license plate issued under section 5 of this chapter is as follows:

(1) For an additional motorcycle dealer license plate, seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50).

(2) For an additional dealer license plate not described in subdivision (1), fifteen dollars ($15).

(h) Fees collected under subsection (g) shall be distributed as follows:

(1) Thirty percent (30%) to the dealer compliance account established by IC 9-32-7-1.

(2) Seventy percent (70%) to the motor vehicle highway account under IC 8-14-1.

(i) There is an additional service charge for the renewal of each additional license plate issued under section 5 of this chapter, as follows:

(1) For an additional motorcycle dealer license plate, two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50).

(2) For an additional dealer license plate not described in subdivision (1), five dollars ($5).

(j) The service charge under subsection (i) shall be deposited in the crossroads 2000 fund.

(k) The fee to renew a license plate issued under section 2(b) of this chapter is forty dollars ($40). The fee shall be deposited in the dealer compliance account established by IC 9-32-7-1.

(l) The fees collected under subsection (m) shall be distributed as follows:

(1) Forty percent (40%) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(2) Forty-nine percent (49%) to the dealer compliance account established by IC 9-32-7-1.

(3) Eleven percent (11%) to the motor vehicle highway account under IC 8-14-1.

(m) The fee to renew a dealer designee license plate issued under IC 9-32-6.5-1 is twenty-one dollars and thirty-five cents ($21.35).

(n) In the event of a natural disaster or other emergency that prevents the secretary from processing a license plate renewal, the secretary may issue an order extending dealer and dealer designee license plate expiration dates for not more than twelve (12) additional months.

As added by P.L.62-2014, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.58; P.L.179-2017, SEC.43; P.L.86-2018, SEC.150; P.L.10-2019, SEC.48; P.L.284-2019, SEC.8; P.L.120-2020, SEC.48; P.L.182-2021, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-27-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-27-6-10
Refusal to issue or renew, cancel, suspend, or revoke license
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The bureau may refuse to issue, refuse to renew, cancel, suspend, or revoke a license issued under this chapter if it is shown that the person:

(1) who applied for the license does not meet the requirements necessary to obtain the license;

(2) no longer meets the requirements necessary to maintain the license; or

(3) has willfully violated this chapter or a rule adopted by the bureau concerning driver education instruction.

As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-3
"Camping trailer"
Status: in_force

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

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-21-18-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-21-18-2
"Private business property" or "shopping center" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "private business property" or "shopping center" may be defined by ordinance of the unit entering into a contract under this chapter.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-14-1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-21 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-21
Termination, cancellation, or refusal to renew all or part of a recreational vehicle dealer agreement by a manufacturer or distributor; good cause
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) A recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor may not terminate, cancel, or refuse to renew all or part of a recreational vehicle dealer agreement without good cause.

(b) The burden of proof to show good cause is on the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor that is a party to the recreational vehicle dealer agreement.

(c) The following factors may be considered as proof to show good cause under this section:

(1) The extent of the recreational vehicle dealer's permeation into the area of sales responsibility.

(2) The nature and extent of the recreational vehicle dealer's investment in the recreational vehicle dealer's business.

(3) The adequacy of the recreational vehicle dealer's service facilities, equipment, parts, supplies, and personnel.

(4) The effect of the proposed termination, cancellation, or refusal to renew the recreational vehicle dealer agreement on the community.

(5) The extent and quality of the recreational vehicle dealer's warranty services.

(6) The recreational vehicle dealer's failure to follow agreed upon procedures and standards for the overall operation of the recreational vehicle dealer consistent with Indiana law and the recreational vehicle dealer agreement.

(7) The recreational vehicle dealer's performance of the terms of the recreational vehicle dealer agreement.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor shall provide written notice to a recreational vehicle dealer at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor terminates, cancels, or refuses to renew a recreational vehicle dealer agreement for good cause.

(e) A written notice under subsection (d) must provide the recreational vehicle dealer with all of the reasons the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor intends to terminate, cancel, or refuse to renew the recreational vehicle dealer agreement.

(f) Not later than thirty (30) days after receiving the written notice under subsection (d), if the recreational vehicle dealer provides the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor with written notice of the intent to cure all claimed deficiencies, the recreational vehicle dealer must cure the claimed deficiencies not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after receiving the written notice.

(g) If the recreational vehicle dealer cures the claimed deficiencies under subsection (f), the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor may not terminate, cancel, or refuse to renew the recreational vehicle dealer agreement.

(h) The recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor may terminate, cancel, or refuse to renew the recreational vehicle dealer agreement:

(1) thirty (30) days after receipt of the written notice under subsection (d), if the recreational vehicle dealer fails to provide the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor with written notice of the recreational vehicle dealer's intent to cure the claimed deficiencies; or

(2) one hundred twenty (120) days after receipt of the written notice under subsection (d), if the recreational vehicle dealer fails to cure the claimed deficiencies not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after receiving the written notice.

(i) The written notice period under subsection (d) may be reduced to thirty (30) days if the reason for terminating, canceling, or refusing to renew the recreational vehicle dealer agreement under this section is because of one (1) or more of the following factors:

(1) A recreational vehicle dealer is:

(A) convicted of; or

(B) entering a plea of nolo contendere to;

a felony offense.

(2) The recreational vehicle dealer has abandoned or closed business operations for at least ten (10) consecutive business days, unless the abandonment or closure is due to:

(A) an act of God;

(B) a strike;

(C) labor difficulty; or

(D) a cause that is outside of the control of the recreational vehicle dealer.

(3) A significant misrepresentation by the recreational vehicle dealer was made that materially affects the business relationship between the recreational vehicle dealer and the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor.

(4) The secretary has suspended, revoked, or refused to renew the license of the recreational vehicle dealer.

(j) The written notice provisions under this section do not apply if the reason for terminating, canceling, or refusing to renew the recreational vehicle dealer agreement is a declaration of:

(1) insolvency;

(2) an assignment for the benefit of a creditor; or

(3) bankruptcy;

of the recreational vehicle dealer.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-27-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-27-2-10
Purdue University research and training center; training program
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The office and each Indiana department, division, bureau, and other agency may cooperate with Purdue University in the development of factual and scientific methods for the following:

(1) The control and prevention of traffic accidents.

(2) The conduct of research.

(3) Training and service programs designed to aid the office and the departments and agencies in conducting effective activities related to the facilitation of motor vehicle traffic on streets and highways and in the control and prevention of traffic accidents.

(b) Purdue University may do the following:

(1) Serve as the training and research center for the director of traffic safety and for the state traffic safety advisory committee.

(2) Develop and conduct for towns, cities, and other political subdivisions of Indiana training programs, special studies, surveys, and other services in the field of public safety and traffic accident prevention that are designed to aid political subdivisions in the prevention and control of traffic accidents and congestion.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-6-2-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 9-22-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-22-6-2
Lien for labor on, materials for, storage of, towing of, or repair of vehicles
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A person that performs labor, furnishes materials or storage, or does repair work on a vehicle at the request of the owner of the vehicle has a mechanic's lien on the vehicle for the reasonable value of the charges for the labor, materials, storage, or repairs.

(b) A person that provides towing services for a vehicle at the request of the owner of the vehicle has a mechanic's lien on the vehicle for the reasonable value of the charges for the towing services and other related costs.

(c) A person that has a mechanic's lien on a vehicle under subsection (a) or (b) may advertise the vehicle for sale if the person followed the procedures described in IC 9-22-1-19 and if:

(1) the charges made under subsection (a) or (b) are not paid; and

(2) the vehicle is not claimed;

within thirty (30) days after the date on which the vehicle is left in or comes into the possession of the person for repairs, storage, towing, or the furnishing of materials. The vehicle may not be sold until the later of fifteen (15) days after the date the advertisement required by subsection (d) has been placed or fifteen (15) days after notice required by subsection (e) has been sent.

(d) Before a vehicle may be sold under subsection (c) or under IC 9-22-1-21.5, an advertisement must be placed in a newspaper that is printed in English and of general circulation in the city or town in which the lienholder's place of business is located. If the lienholder is located outside the corporate limits of a city or a town, the advertisement must be placed in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the place of business of the lienholder is located. The advertisement must contain at least the following information:

(1) A description of the vehicle, including make, year, and manufacturer's identification number.

(2) The amount of the unpaid charges.

(3) The time, place, and date of the sale.

(e) In addition to the advertisement required under subsection (d), the person that holds the mechanic's lien under this section or under IC 9-22-1-21.5(c) must notify the owner of the vehicle and any other person that holds a lien of record, as indicated on the certificate of title of the vehicle or discovered as a result of the search described in IC 9-22-1-19, by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the last known address of the owner or person, as applicable, that the vehicle will be sold at public auction on a specified date to satisfy the mechanic's lien imposed by this section. If the person who holds the mechanic's lien has proof that the notice was mailed to the owner of the vehicle and any person who holds a lien of record in accordance with this subsection, actual receipt of the notice is not required.

(f) A person that holds a mechanic's lien of record on a vehicle subject to sale under this section or under IC 9-22-1-21.5 may pay the storage, repair, towing, or service charges due. If the person that holds the mechanic's lien of record elects to pay the charges due, the person is entitled to possession of the vehicle and becomes the holder of the mechanic's lien imposed by this section.

(g) If the person that owns a vehicle or the lienholder of a vehicle subject to sale under this section or under IC 9-22-1-21.5 does not claim the vehicle and satisfy the mechanic's lien on the vehicle, the vehicle may be sold at public sale or public auction to the highest and best bidder. A person that holds a mechanic's lien under this section may purchase a vehicle subject to sale under this section.

(h) A person that holds a mechanic's lien under this section or under IC 9-22-1-21.5 may deduct and retain the amount of the mechanic's lien, the sale disposal costs, and the cost of the advertisement required under subsection (d) from the purchase price received for a vehicle sold under this section. After deducting from the purchase price the amount of the mechanic's lien, the sale disposal costs, and the cost of the advertisement, the person shall pay the surplus of the purchase price to the person that holds the first lien of record, as indicated on the certificate of title, of the vehicle. If there is no lien of record, the person shall pay the surplus of the purchase price to the owner of the vehicle, if the owner's address or whereabouts are known. If the address or whereabouts are not known and there is no lien of record, the surplus of the purchase price shall be sent to:

(1) the abandoned vehicle fund of the city, county, or town from which the vehicle was towed, for vehicles subject to IC 9-22-1; or

(2) the clerk of courts, for all other vehicles, in the jurisdiction in which the business of the person that holds the mechanic's lien is located, for the use and benefit of the owner of the vehicle.

(i) The person that holds the first lien of record may deduct and retain the amount of the lien of record from the surplus purchase price transferred to the person under subsection (h). After deducting the amount of the lien of record from the surplus purchase price transferred to the person under subsection (h), the person that holds the first lien of record shall pay any remaining surplus to the owner of the vehicle, if the owner's address or whereabouts are known. If the address or whereabouts of the owner of the vehicle are not known, the surplus of the purchase price shall be sent to:

(1) the abandoned vehicle fund of the city, county, or town from which the vehicle was towed, for vehicles subject to IC 9-22-1; or

(2) the clerk of the courts for all other vehicles, in the jurisdiction in which the business of the person that holds the mechanic's lien is located, for the use and benefit of the owner of the vehicle.

(j) A person that holds a mechanic's lien under this section shall execute and deliver to the purchaser of a vehicle under this section or under IC 9-22-1-21.5 a sales certificate in the form designated by the bureau, setting forth the following information:

(1) The facts of the sale.

(2) The vehicle identification number.

(3) The certificate of title if available.

(4) A certification from the newspaper showing that the advertisement was made as required under subsection (d).

(5) Any other information that the bureau requires.

Whenever the bureau receives from the purchaser an application for certificate of title accompanied by these items, the bureau shall issue a certificate of title for the vehicle under IC 9-17.

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

As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.158. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.74; P.L.198-2016, SEC.416; P.L.157-2017, SEC.6; P.L.118-2022, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 9-14-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-14-11-1
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the driver licensing medical advisory board established under section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-143 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-143
Expired
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.20; P.L.85-2013, SEC.18; P.L.198-2016, SEC.153. Expired 12-31-2016 by P.L.198-2016, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 9-17-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-17-3-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.60-1994, SEC.1; P.L.2-1995, SEC.42; P.L.59-1998, SEC.1; P.L.268-2003, SEC.8; P.L.97-2004, SEC.37; P.L.106-2008, SEC.4; P.L.83-2008, SEC.4; P.L.131-2008, SEC.42; P.L.1-2009, SEC.79. Repealed by P.L.92-2013, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-22-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-22-1-21
Means of vehicle identification not available; disposal without notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. If a vehicle or parts are in such a condition that vehicle identification numbers or other means of identification are not available to determine the person who owns or holds a lien on the vehicle, the vehicle may be disposed of without notice.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-1.1-7(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 9-19-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-19-3-6
Brake shoes; service and hand operation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The brake shoes operating within or upon the drums on the vehicle wheels of a motor vehicle may be used for both service and hand operation.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-32(6).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-14-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-18.5-14-5
Municipal vehicles
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies only to a license plate issued under IC 9-18-3-5(b) (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.1-9-4.

(b) A municipal corporation (as defined in IC 36-1-2-10) that registers a vehicle under this title is eligible to receive a kids first trust license plate under this chapter.

(c) If an officer or employee of a municipal corporation requests a kids first trust license plate for a vehicle that is assigned to or customarily used by the officer or employee, the officer or employee is responsible for paying the annual fee for the kids first trust license plate under section 4(a)(2) of this chapter, the annual supplemental fee under section 4(a)(1) of this chapter, and all applicable annual registration fees under IC 9-18 (before its expiration), IC 9-18.1, or IC 9-29 (repealed), as applicable.

(d) Notwithstanding subsection (c):

(1) a kids first trust license plate that is issued under this section; and

(2) all fees and taxes that have been paid to have the plate issued;

are considered issued to and paid by the municipal corporation that registered the vehicle for which the license plate was issued, and the municipal corporation is entitled to retain possession of the license plate.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-30-6.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.147.
Ind. Code § 9-25-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-25-4-1
Persons, generally, who must meet minimum standards; violation; suspension of driving privileges or vehicle registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to:

(1) an electric personal assistive mobility device;

(2) an off-road vehicle; or

(3) a snowmobile.

(b) A person may not:

(1) register a motor vehicle; or

(2) operate a motor vehicle on a public highway;

in Indiana if financial responsibility is not in effect with respect to the motor vehicle under section 4 of this chapter, or the person is not otherwise insured in order to operate the motor vehicle.

(c) A person who violates this section is subject to the suspension of the person's current driving privileges or motor vehicle registration, or both, under this article.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1.5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.105-1991, SEC.1; P.L.59-1994, SEC.3; P.L.143-2002, SEC.8; P.L.125-2012, SEC.244; P.L.259-2013, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 9-21-17-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 9-21-17-3
Duty to obey traffic control device; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of an official traffic control device specifically applicable to the pedestrian, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-86(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-25-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-25-2-2
"Insured"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Insured" means a person in whose name a motor vehicle liability policy is issued and any other person insured under the terms of the policy.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-11-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-18.1-11-10
Application to display different license plate; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A person that owns a vehicle may apply to the bureau in a manner and form prescribed by the bureau to display on the vehicle a license plate that is different from the license plate that is displayed on the vehicle at the time of application. The bureau shall issue the different license plate and an amended certificate of registration after the person pays the following:

(1) Any fees required under IC 9-18.5 to obtain the different license plate.

(2) If the application is not part of the person's registration or renewal process, an additional plate change fee of nine dollars and fifty cents ($9.50).

(b) The fee described in subsection (a)(2) 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 ($1) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(4) One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) to the motor vehicle highway account.

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

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

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-6-4(f); subsection (a) formerly 9-29-5-23(c).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.128; P.L.108-2019, SEC.179; P.L.152-2026, SEC.109.
Ind. Code § 9-21-17-14 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 9-21-17-14
Sidewalk or shoulder unavailable; use of outside edge of roadway
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. If neither a sidewalk nor a shoulder is available, a pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall walk as near as practicable to an outside edge of the roadway. If the roadway is two-way, the pedestrian shall walk only on the left side of the roadway.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-21-4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-21-4-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-107(a); (b); (c).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.81-1996, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 9-30-5-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-30-5-0.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.229. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16.5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 9-24-16.5-15
Additional fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) The bureau may impose an additional fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) if the bureau processes an application for a physical credential under this chapter in a period of time that is shorter than the normal processing period. The bureau shall deposit the fee in the commission fund.

(b) A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any other fee imposed under this chapter.

As added by P.L.111-2021, SEC.75. Amended by P.L.211-2023, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 9-22-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-22-1-2
"Officer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "officer" means the following:

(1) A regular member of the state police department.

(2) A regular member of a city or town police department.

(3) A town marshal or town marshal deputy.

(4) A conservancy district marshal or deputy conservancy district marshal.

(5) A regular member of the county police force.

(6) An individual of an agency designated by ordinance of the fiscal body.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.122-2023, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 9-19-14.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 9-19-14.5-3
Operation of vehicle when green or green and white lights illuminated
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This chapter does not prohibit the operation of a vehicle lawfully equipped with a flashing or revolving green light from being operated as any other vehicle when the green light is not illuminated.

(b) This chapter does not prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle lawfully equipped with flashing green and white lights from being operated as any other motor vehicle when the green and white lights are not illuminated.

[Pre-1993 Title 16 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-13.5(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.66. Amended by P.L.236-2003, SEC.5; P.L.22-2013, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-68 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-68
"Franchisee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 68. "Franchisee", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2.1-23.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-10-1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.20; P.L.104-2024, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 9-24-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-24-14-1
Fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. If a permit or driver's license issued in the form of a physical credential under this article is lost or destroyed, and as provided in section 3.5 of this chapter, the individual to whom the permit or driver's license was issued may obtain a replacement if the individual pays a fee as follows:

(1) For a replacement permit or driver's license, other than a commercial driver's license, issued before January 1, 2017, ten dollars and fifty cents ($10.50). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

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

(B) One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(C) One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) to the motor vehicle highway account.

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

(E) Five dollars and seventy-five cents ($5.75) to the commission fund.

(2) For a replacement commercial driver's license issued before January 1, 2017, five dollars and fifty cents ($5.50). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

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

(B) One dollar ($1) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(C) One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) to the motor vehicle highway account.

(D) Two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) to the commission fund.

(3) For a replacement permit or driver's license issued after December 31, 2016, nine dollars ($9). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

(A) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the motor vehicle highway account.

(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) Two dollars ($2) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

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

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-39; Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-29-9-2.5.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.87-2010, SEC.32; P.L.125-2012, SEC.213; P.L.198-2016, SEC.504; P.L.256-2017, SEC.176; P.L.211-2023, SEC.50; P.L.152-2026, SEC.129.
Ind. Code § 9-32-11-23 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-32-11-23
Remedy procedure requirements for a manufacturer or distributor; compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) Except as otherwise provided in an agreement for reimbursement that provides for reimbursement in an amount that is equivalent to or greater than the amount set forth in subsection (b), a manufacturer or distributor shall provide a remedy procedure or parts to repair a new or used motor vehicle that is subject to a stop sale directive, if:

(1) the dealer has an active sales and service agreement with the manufacturer or distributor for the line make of the new or used motor vehicle subject to the stop sale directive; and

(2) the new or used motor vehicle subject to the stop sale directive is in the dealer's inventory at the time the stop sale directive is issued.

(b) If a manufacturer or distributor is required to provide a remedy under subsection (a) and does not provide a remedy or parts required under subsection (a) for at least thirty (30) days after the stop sale directive is issued, the manufacturer or distributor shall, upon application of the dealer, pay or credit the dealer an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the new motor vehicle price invoiced to the dealer or one percent (1%) of the average wholesale value of the used motor vehicle per month.

(c) A manufacturer or distributor may cease compensation under subsection (b) on the date upon which of any of the following occurs:

(1) The stop sale directive is withdrawn.

(2) The manufacturer or distributor provides the dealer with a remedy or parts under subsection (a).

(3) The dealer sells, trades, transfers, or otherwise disposes of the new or used motor vehicle.

(d) This section does not require a manufacturer or distributor to provide total compensation to a dealer that would exceed the total new motor vehicle price invoiced to the dealer or average wholesale value of the used motor vehicle.

(e) A manufacturer or distributor may compensate a dealer under a recall compensation program an amount not less than an amount described under this section if the dealer agrees to compensation under the program.

(f) Any compensation provided to a dealer under this section is exclusive and may not be combined with any other recall compensation remedy under state or federal law.

As added by P.L.134-2023, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.116-2024, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-24-9-4.1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-24-9-4.1
Applicants who are homeless or under the supervision of the department of child services; financial liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.1. (a) The signature of an individual on a minor's application as described in section 3 of this chapter is not required if the minor applicant:

(1) is less than eighteen (18) years of age and is under the care and supervision of the department of child services; or

(2) is a homeless youth (as defined in IC 31-36-3-4) who is accompanied by a representative, pursuant to IC 31-36-3-4(b), and presents a fee and consent waiver affidavit described in IC 31-36-3-4(c).

(b) A minor applicant described in subsection (a) must provide proof of ownership of a policy of motor vehicle insurance under IC 27-2-11.1-3. The minor applicant is responsible for paying all costs of the policy of motor vehicle insurance and is liable for any damages caused because of the minor applicant's operation of a motor vehicle. A state or local government agency, foster parent, or entity providing services to the minor applicant under a contract or at the direction of a state or local government agency shall not be required to pay any costs associated with the policy of motor vehicle insurance and shall not be held liable for any damages that result from the operation of a motor vehicle owned by the minor applicant.

As added by P.L.116-2017, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.155-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-20-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-20-1-5
Rules concerning fee structures for permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The Indiana department of transportation shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the:

(1) issuance, fee structure, and enforcement of permits for overweight divisible loads;

(2) fee structure of permits for loads on extra heavy duty highways; and

(3) fee structure of permits for overweight loads.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-29-6-13(a).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.338. Amended by P.L.93-2024, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 9-22-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-22-2-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a motor vehicle that is:

(1) subject to registration under IC 9-18 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.1; and

(2) stored, parked, or left in a garage, trailer park, or other storage or parking lot for more than fifteen (15) days.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-3-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.257-2017, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 9-24-12-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-24-12-5
Renewal requirements; fees
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.128. See also following version of this section amended by P.L.156-2026, SEC.20.

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), and subject to subsection (d), an individual applying for renewal of a driver's license in the form of a physical credential (issued under IC 9-24-3), or a chauffeur's or a public passenger chauffeur's license, including any endorsements in effect with respect to the license, must apply in person at a license branch and do the following:

(1) Pass an eyesight examination.

(2) Pass a written examination if:

(A) the applicant has at least six (6) active points on the applicant's driving record maintained by the bureau;

(B) the applicant has not reached the applicant's twenty-first birthday and has active points on the applicant's driving record maintained by the bureau; or

(C) the applicant is in possession of a driver's license that is expired beyond one hundred eighty (180) days.

(b) The holder of a driver's license in the form of a physical credential (issued under IC 9-24-3), a chauffeur's or a public passenger chauffeur's license, or a learner's permit issued in the form of a physical credential under IC 9-24-7 may renew the license, including any endorsements in effect with respect to the license, by mail or by electronic service, subject to the following conditions:

(1) A valid computerized image of the individual must exist within the records of the bureau.

(2) The previous renewal of the individual's driver's license (issued under IC 9-24-3), chauffeur's or public passenger chauffeur's license, or a learner's permit issued under IC 9-24-7 must not have been by mail or by electronic service.

(3) The application for or previous renewal of the individual's license or permit must have included a test of the individual's eyesight approved by the bureau.

(4) If the individual were applying for the license or permit renewal in person at a license branch, the individual would not be required under subsection (a)(2) to submit to a written examination.

(5) The individual must be a citizen of the United States, as shown in the records of the bureau.

(6) There must not have been any change in the:

(A) address; or

(B) name;

of the individual since the issuance or previous renewal of the individual's driver's license (issued under IC 9-24-3), chauffeur's or public passenger chauffeur's license, or a learner's permit issued under IC 9-24-7.

(7) The driver's license (issued under IC 9-24-3), chauffeur's or public passenger chauffeur's license, or a learner's permit issued under IC 9-24-7 of the individual must not be:

(A) suspended; or

(B) expired more than one hundred eighty (180) days;

at the time of the application for renewal.

(8) If the individual is seventy-five (75) years of age or older at the time of the application for renewal, the individual must provide proof, on a form approved by the bureau, that the individual has passed an eyesight examination within thirty (30) days prior to the renewal application.

(c) An individual applying for the renewal of a driver's license issued in the form of a physical credential (issued under IC 9-24-3), a chauffeur's license or a public passenger chauffeur's license, or a learner's permit issued in the form of a physical credential under IC 9-24-7, including any endorsements in effect with respect to the license, must apply in person at a license branch under subsection (a) if the individual is not entitled to apply by mail or by electronic service under subsection (b).

(d) The bureau may not issue or renew a chauffeur's or a public passenger chauffeur's license after December 31, 2016. If a holder of a chauffeur's or a public passenger chauffeur's license applies after December 31, 2016, for renewal of the chauffeur's or public passenger chauffeur's license, the bureau shall issue to the holder a driver's license under IC 9-24-3 with a for-hire endorsement if the holder:

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

(2) satisfies the requirements for renewal of a driver's license issued under IC 9-24-3, including the fee and examination requirements under this section.

(e) An individual applying for the renewal of a driver's license issued in the form of a physical credential under IC 9-24-3 shall pay the following applicable fee:

(1) If the individual is less than seventy-five (75) years of age, seventeen dollars and fifty cents ($17.50). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

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

(B) Two dollars ($2) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(C) Four dollars and fifty cents ($4.50) to the motor vehicle highway account.

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

(E) Nine dollars and twenty-five cents ($9.25) to the commission fund.

(2) If the individual is at least seventy-five (75) years of age and less than eighty-five (85) years of age, eleven dollars ($11). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

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

(B) One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(C) Three dollars ($3) to the motor vehicle highway account.

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

(E) Four dollars and seventy-five cents ($4.75) to the commission fund.

(3) If the individual is at least eighty-five (85) years of age, seven dollars ($7). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

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

(B) One dollar ($1) to the crossroads 2000 fund.

(C) Two dollars ($2) to the motor vehicle highway account.

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

(E) Two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25) to the commission fund.

A fee paid under this subsection after December 31, 2016, includes the renewal of any endorsements that are in effect with respect to the driver's license issued in the form of a physical credential under IC 9-24-3 at the time of renewal.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-34.1(g); Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-29-9-2.1; subsection (f) formerly 9-29-9-4; subsection (g) formerly 9-29-9-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.176-2001, SEC.15; P.L.210-2005, SEC.44; P.L.156-2006, SEC.14; P.L.76-2009, SEC.2; P.L.162-2009, SEC.5; P.L.87-2010, SEC.31; P.L.109-2011, SEC.11; P.L.125-2012, SEC.212; P.L.85-2013, SEC.50; P.L.198-2016, SEC.494; P.L.256-2017, SEC.174; P.L.178-2019, SEC.52; P.L.111-2021, SEC.66; P.L.211-2023, SEC.46; P.L.152-2026, SEC.128.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-18.1-11-1
Schedule of expiration dates
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The bureau shall establish and publish a schedule of expiration dates for vehicle registrations.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-2-8; 9-18-2-8.5(a).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-32-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-32-1-1
Bureau of motor vehicles; authority not limited to administer title
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This article may not be construed to limit the authority of the bureau to administer this title.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 9-13-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-13-3-3
Establishment of electronic vehicle product commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The electric vehicle product commission is established.

As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-27-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-27-1-10
Federal funds; application; receipt; disbursement; allocation
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The governor may apply for, receive, disburse, and allocate funds that are made available to the state by the federal government.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 9-24-10-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-24-10-4.5
Driver training schools; administering driving skills tests
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) A driver training school (as defined in IC 9-27-6-3) may offer to administer a driving skills test (as defined in 140 IAC 4-1.1-1) to an individual who holds a valid learner's permit.

(b) This section expires June 30, 2030.

As added by P.L.211-2023, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 9-19-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-19-1-6
United States Department of Transportation regulations; classification of violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (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 this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-8-6-2(a); 9-8-1-22.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-22-3-4.1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-22-3-4.1
Assignment of certificate of title by lienholder to insurance company; certificate of salvage title; fee; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.1. (a) This section applies to a vehicle:

(1) for which an insurance company has made and paid an agreed settlement; and

(2) that meets at least one (1) of the criteria set forth in section 3 of this chapter.

(b) A person that owns or holds a lien upon a vehicle described in subsection (a) shall assign the certificate of title to the insurance company described in subsection (a) not more than thirty (30) days after the date of settlement. An assignment under this subsection does not require notarization and may be signed electronically.

(c) The insurance company shall:

(1) apply to the bureau within forty-five (45) days after receipt of the certificate of title for a certificate of salvage title for each vehicle subject to this chapter;

(2) if in the possession of the insurance company, surrender the:

(A) certificate of title, signed or unsigned; or

(B) other proof of ownership;

to the bureau; and

(3) pay a salvage title fee of four dollars ($4). The fee shall be deposited in the motor vehicle highway account.

(d) After the bureau has received the items set forth in subsection (c)(2) and (c)(3), the bureau shall issue a certificate of salvage title for a vehicle to:

(1) the owner, if the owner retains possession of the vehicle as part of an agreed settlement with an insurance company for the vehicle; or

(2) the insurance company, if the owner does not retain possession.

(e) Except as provided in section 4.4 of this chapter, a person that violates this section commits a Class D infraction.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-22-3-11; 9-29-7-2.3(a); subsection (c) formerly 9-29-7-2.3(a).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.385. Amended by P.L.227-2025, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-18.5-1-4
No dual registration fees or excise taxes; period of validity
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A vehicle that displays a license plate issued under this article is not subject to dual registration fees or dual excise taxes.

(b) A fee for a license plate issued under this article covers the entire registration period for which the license plate is issued.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-15-12.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-20-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-20-6-10
Damages to highway; proof of ability to satisfy; bond or security
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Before a permit is issued under this article, an applicant must satisfy the officer or body issuing the permit of the applicant's responsibility to respond in damages for damage to the highway or bridge or furnish satisfactory bond or other security to the satisfaction of the issuing officer or body.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-16(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-17-4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-17-4-12
Statement by applicant and law enforcement officer concerning special identification number
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) Before the bureau may issue a certificate of title for a vehicle that is required under this chapter to have a special identification number made or stamped on the vehicle, the bureau shall require the person applying for the certificate of title to sign a statement that the special identification number assigned to the vehicle by the bureau has been made or stamped on the vehicle in a workmanlike manner. The statement must also be signed by the law enforcement officer who inspected the vehicle and determined that the special identification number was made or stamped in a workmanlike manner.

(b) This section does not affect the authority of a manufacturer or a manufacturer's agent, other than a dealer licensed under IC 9-32, to perform numbering on vehicles or motor vehicle parts that are removed or changed and then replaced with other numbered motor vehicle parts.

As added by P.L.262-2013, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.237.
Ind. Code § 9-17-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-17-3-2
Duplicate certificate of title; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) If a certificate of title:

(1) is lost or stolen;

(2) is mutilated;

(3) is destroyed; or

(4) becomes illegible;

the person that owns the vehicle or the legal representative or legal successor in interest of the person that owns the vehicle for which the certificate of title was issued, as shown by the records of the bureau, shall apply for and may obtain a duplicate certificate of title.

(b) To obtain a duplicate certificate of title under subsection (a), a person must:

(1) furnish information satisfactory to the bureau concerning the loss, theft, mutilation, destruction, or illegibility of the certificate of title; and

(2) pay the applicable fee under subsection (e) or (f).

(c) The word "duplicate" shall be notated on the certificate of title issued under this section.

(d) When a duplicate certificate of title is issued, the previous certificate of title becomes void.

(e) The fee for a duplicate certificate of title issued before January 1, 2017, for a vehicle other than a watercraft is eight dollars ($8). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

(1) One dollar ($1) to the motor vehicle highway account.

(2) One dollar ($1) to the highway, road and street fund.

(3) Six dollars ($6) to the commission fund.

(f) The fee for a duplicate certificate of title issued before January 1, 2017, for a watercraft is fifteen dollars and fifty cents ($15.50). 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) Four dollars and seventy-five cents ($4.75) to the commission fund.

(5) Seven dollars ($7) to the department of natural resources.

(g) The fee for a duplicate certificate of title issued after December 31, 2016, is fifteen dollars ($15). Except as provided in subsection (h), 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 department of natural resources.

(3) Three dollars and twenty-five cents ($3.25) to the motor vehicle highway account.

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

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

(6) Three dollars and seventy-five cents ($3.75) to the commission fund.

(h) After June 30, 2024, when a fee imposed under subsection (g) is collected by the department, instead of depositing three dollars and seventy-five cents ($3.75) into the commission fund as required by subsection (g)(6), the department shall instead deposit one dollar and eighty-eight cents ($1.88) 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-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3-9; Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-29-15-1; 9-29-15-1(b); subsection (e) formerly 9-29-4-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.79; P.L.198-2016, SEC.222; P.L.256-2017, SEC.104; P.L.27-2018, SEC.6; P.L.205-2025, SEC.53; P.L.152-2026, SEC.90.
Ind. Code § 9-22-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-22-3-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3.6-2(b) part; Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-22-3-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.128; P.L.151-2015, SEC.18. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.384.
Ind. Code § 9-20-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-20-14-1
Permit requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Except as otherwise provided in section 4 of this chapter, a person may not operate a tractor-mobile home rig on a highway unless the person has a permit to operate the rig from:

(1) the Indiana department of transportation; or

(2) an agency or a political subdivision of the state designated by the Indiana department of transportation to issue permits.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.350.
Ind. Code § 9-19-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-19-11-4
Designation of violations as being within authority of violations clerk
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-9(1), a court may not designate violations of this chapter as being within the authority of the violations clerk.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-13-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.96.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-18.1-7-7
Partial year registration; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The fee to register a farm vehicle for a period of other than twelve (12) months is fifty percent (50%) of the applicable registration fee determined under IC 9-18.1-5-11 for the vehicle. The fee shall be distributed in the same manner as the applicable fee under section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-32-9-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-32-9-3.5
Automotive salvage recycler; required actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. (a) This section applies to a motor vehicle that is purchased for scrap, sale of parts, shredding, compacting, or any other type of dismantling or destruction.

(b) An automotive salvage recycler must:

(1) report the purchase of a motor vehicle to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System not later than seventy-two (72) hours after the motor vehicle is purchased; and

(2) provide to the seller a valid National Motor Vehicle Title Information System report identification number.

As added by P.L.151-2015, SEC.55. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.78; P.L.284-2019, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-18.1-2-1
Applicability of article; validity of certificate or proof of registration issued under IC 9-18 (before its expiration)
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This article applies after December 31, 2016.

(b) A certificate of registration or proof of registration issued under IC 9-18 (before its expiration on December 31, 2016) remains valid until it expires or is revoked, suspended, or canceled.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-30-6-16 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-30-6-16
Bureau certificate; form and contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The bureau certificate must contain the following information and may be substantially in the following form:

BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES

CERTIFICATE

Date of Arrest

Time

Driver's License No.

License State

a.m.

/ /

p.m.

Name: (first)

(M.I.)

(last)

Date of Birth

/ /

CURRENT Address (street, city, state, zip)

Court Code

Cause Number

Sex

Weight

Height

Eyes

Hair

The above motorist

BUREAU USE ONLY

REFUSED alcohol test

FAILED alcohol test 0.%

Court Determination

It has been determined there was probable cause the defendant violated IC 9-30-5 this ___________ day of ________________, 20__ and that charges are pending herein.

_____________________ Court

______________________ County

____________________________

Judge's Signature

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-4-16.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-113.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-113.3
"Nonviolent offender"
Status: in_force

Sec. 113.3. "Nonviolent offender", for purposes of IC 9-25-6-15.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-25-6-15.5(a)(3).

As added by P.L.86-2021, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-30-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-30-10-2
"License"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "license" includes any type of license or permit issued by the bureau to operate the type of vehicle being driven.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-12-1-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.348.
Ind. Code § 9-32-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-32-13-4
Sale of motor vehicle having trade name or mark for which dealer lacks franchise
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. It is an unfair practice for a dealer to sell a new motor vehicle having a trade name, trade or service mark, or related characteristic for which the dealer does not have a franchise in effect at the time of the sale. However, a motor vehicle having more than one (1) trade name, trade or service mark, or related characteristic as a result of modification or further manufacture by a manufacturer, converter manufacturer, or an automotive mobility dealer licensed under this article may be sold by a franchisee appointed by that manufacturer, converter manufacturer, or automotive mobility dealer.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-22-5-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-2-4(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.146.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-20-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 20 / Section 9-18.5-20-2
Eligibility
Status: in_force

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

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

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

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-41-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-23-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 23 / Section 9-18.5-23-1
Design and issuance
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The bureau shall design and issue a first responder license plate. The first responder license plate shall:

(1) be designed and issued as a special group recognition license plate under IC 9-18.5-12; and

(2) replace the emergency medical services license plate issued by the bureau.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-45-1.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.57-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-2.2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-2.2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.9-2010, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.77.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-23
"Franchisee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. "Franchisee" means a dealer to whom a franchise is granted.

As added by P.L.104-2024, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 9-21-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-21-14-3
Right-of-way; requirements; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A marching band procession has the right-of-way on a local road or street and at an intersection and may proceed on the local road or street and through the intersection if the procession is headed by a person wearing a fluorescent jacket or a lead or escort vehicle displaying a revolving amber light with three hundred sixty (360) degree visibility, except under either of the following conditions:

(1) When the right-of-way is required by an authorized emergency vehicle.

(2) When the procession is directed otherwise by a police officer.

(b) A vehicle on the local road or street at the time the marching band procession is proceeding must pull over on the local road or street and yield the right-of-way until the procession has passed the vehicle.

(c) A pedestrian may not physically interfere with a marching band procession or the individuals in the procession.

(d) Before assuming the right-of-way, the marching band procession must exercise due caution with regard to crossing traffic.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1.6-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-22-1-32 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-22-1-32
Liability for loss or damage to vehicle or vehicle parts
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. The following are not liable for loss or damage to a vehicle or parts occurring during the removal or storage of a vehicle or parts under this chapter:

(1) A person who owns, leases, or occupies property from which an abandoned vehicle or its contents or parts are removed.

(2) A public agency.

(3) A towing service.

(4) An automobile scrapyard.

(5) A storage yard.

(6) An agent of a person or entity listed in subdivisions (1) through (5).

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-1.1-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.104-2005, SEC.8; P.L.54-2009, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-32-8.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 9-32-8.5-2
Application for manufactured home dealer license; zoning affidavit; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), an application for a manufactured home dealer license must include the zoning affidavit required by IC 9-32-11-2(d).

(b) If the manufactured home dealer:

(1) has established a place of business that is a manufactured home community;

(2) operates the manufactured home community; and

(3) is selling or will be selling only manufactured homes that:

(A) are already located within the manufactured home community; or

(B) will be installed within the manufactured home community;

the application must be accompanied by an affidavit under subsection (c).

(c) An affidavit submitted by a manufactured home dealer under subsection (b) must affirm under penalty of perjury that:

(1) a zoning affidavit or statement is not required under subsection (b); and

(2) the applicant intends to sell only manufactured homes to buyers that purchase manufactured homes with the intent for the manufactured home to:

(A) remain within the manufactured home community; or

(B) be installed within the manufactured home community.

(d) If the secretary receives a written complaint from the person charged with enforcing a zoning ordinance, if one exists, or the zoning enforcement officer under IC 36-7-4, that a manufactured home dealer who is licensed under subsection (b) or (c) is operating in violation of a zoning affidavit required under IC 9-32-11-2(d), the secretary shall delay the issuance or renewal of the manufactured home dealer's license until the local zoning complaint has been satisfied.

As added by P.L.20-2022, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-20
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-33.3.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.45-2006, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 9-24-11-3.6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-24-11-3.6
Certain operations by individual less than 18 years of age prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.6. (a) This section applies to an individual who is less than eighteen (18) years of age.

(b) An individual may not operate at any time:

(1) a medical services vehicle; or

(2) a vehicle transporting passengers for hire.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), an individual may not operate a motor vehicle during the following periods:

(1) Between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on a Saturday or Sunday.

(2) After 11 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

(3) Before 5 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.

(d) An individual may operate a motor vehicle during a period described in subsection (c) if the individual is:

(1) participating in, going to, or returning from:

(A) lawful employment;

(B) a school sanctioned activity; or

(C) a religious event; or

(2) accompanied in the front seat of the motor vehicle by a licensed driver with valid driving privileges who is:

(A) at least twenty-five (25) years of age; or

(B) if the licensed driver is the individual's spouse, at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-24-1-4; 9-24-5-1; 9-24-11-3.3.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.481.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-19 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-19
"Warrantor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) As used in this chapter, "warrantor" means a person that gives a warranty in connection with a new recreational vehicle or the parts, accessories, or components of the new recreational vehicle.

(b) The term does not include service contracts, mechanical or other insurance, or extended warranties sold for separate consideration by a recreational vehicle dealer or any other person that does not have a written agreement with a recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-18.5-4-1
Medal of Honor and prisoner of war license plate
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the bureau shall issue license plates for a vehicle that designate the vehicle as being owned or leased by a recipient of the Medal of Honor or former prisoner of war.

(b) The bureau may issue one (1) or more Medal of Honor or former prisoner of war license plates to the surviving spouse of a recipient of the Medal of Honor or a former prisoner of war.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-17-1.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 9-19-14.5-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 9-19-14.5-1.5
Display of green and white lights on public safety chaplain's vehicle
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) A chaplain may display flashing green and white lights on a privately owned motor vehicle of the chaplain while serving the duties of the department en route to the scene of an emergency.

(b) If a motor vehicle displays lights for use under subsection (a), the motor vehicle must be equipped with either of the following:

(1) At least two (2) signal lamps capable of displaying a green beam and a white beam that meet the following requirements:

(A) The signal lamps are mounted as high and as widely spaced laterally as practicable or mounted in a manner that will make the lights visible to oncoming traffic one hundred eighty (180) degrees around the front of the vehicle.

(B) The signal lamps are capable of displaying to the front alternately flashing green and white lights.

(C) The signal lamp capable of displaying the green beam is located on the driver's side of the vehicle and the signal lamp capable of displaying the white beam is located on the passenger's side of the vehicle.

(2) One (1) signal lamp that is capable of displaying a green beam and a white beam in a manner that will make the light visible to oncoming traffic one hundred eighty (180) degrees in front of the vehicle.

(c) In order for a chaplain to display green and white lights on a private motor vehicle, the chaplain must:

(1) secure a written permit from the executive (as defined in IC 36-1-2-5) of the municipality in which the chaplain serves to use the green and white lights; and

(2) carry the permit at all times when the green and white lights are displayed.

(d) A permittee of the owner of a motor vehicle lawfully equipped with green and white lights as set forth in subsection (b) may operate the motor vehicle only if the green and white lights are not illuminated.

(e) This section does not grant a motor vehicle displaying green and white lights the right-of-way under IC 9-21-8-35 or an exemption from traffic rules under IC 9-21-1-8. A driver of a motor vehicle displaying green and white lights shall obey all traffic rules.

(f) This section may not be construed to include a motor vehicle:

(1) displaying green and white lights; and

(2) driven by a chaplain as an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined by IC 9-13-2-6).

As added by P.L.22-2013, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-18.5-7-2
Contents of National Guard license plate
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A National Guard license plate must display the following:

(1) An identification number.

(2) Any other information and design selected by the bureau.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-20-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-38.9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-38.9
"Counterfeit supplemental restraint system component"
Status: in_force

Sec. 38.9. "Counterfeit supplemental restraint system component", for purposes of IC 9-19-10.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-19-10.5-0.4.

As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-2.5
"Alley"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. "Alley" means a public way in an urban district that meets the following qualifications:

(1) Is open to the public for vehicular traffic.

(2) Is publicly maintained.

(3) Is one (1) lane wide.

(4) Is designated as an alley by the local authorities on an official map of the urban district.

As added by P.L.92-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-32-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-32-3-7
Disclosure of certain non-highly restricted personal information; proof of identity; permissible uses
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The division may disclose certain personal information that is not highly restricted information if the person requesting the information provides proof of identity as set forth under section 13 of this chapter and represents that the use of the personal information will be strictly limited to at least one (1) of the following:

(1) For use by a government agency, including a court or law enforcement agency, in carrying out its functions, or a person acting on behalf of a government agency in carrying out its functions.

(2) For use in connection with matters concerning:

(A) motor vehicle or driver safety and theft;

(B) motor vehicle emissions;

(C) motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, or advisories;

(D) performance monitoring of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts, and dealers;

(E) motor vehicle market research activities, including survey research;

(F) the removal of nonowner records from the original owner records of motor vehicle manufacturers; and

(G) motor fuel theft under IC 24-4.6-5.

(3) For use in the normal course of business by a business or its agents, employees, or contractors, but only:

(A) to verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by an individual to the business or its agents, employees, or contractors; and

(B) if information submitted to a business is not correct or is no longer correct, to obtain the correct information only for purposes of preventing fraud by, pursuing legal remedies against, or recovering on a debt or security interest against, an individual.

(4) For use in connection with a civil, a criminal, an administrative, or an arbitration proceeding in a court or government agency or before a self-regulatory body, including the service of process, investigation in anticipation of litigation, and the execution or enforcement of judgments and orders, or under an order of a court.

(5) For use in research activities, and for use in producing statistical reports, as long as the personal information is not published, redisclosed, or used to contact the individuals who are the subjects of the personal information.

(6) For use by an insurer, an insurance support organization, or a self-insured entity, or the agents, employees, or contractors of an insurer, an insurance support organization, or a self-insured entity in connection with claims investigation activities, antifraud activities, rating, or underwriting.

(7) For use in providing notice to the owners of towed or impounded vehicles.

(8) For use by a licensed private investigative agency or licensed security service for a purpose allowed under this section.

(9) For use in connection with the operation of private toll transportation facilities.

(10) For any use in response to requests for individual motor vehicle records when the division has obtained the written consent of the person to whom the personal information pertains.

(11) For bulk distribution for surveys, marketing, or solicitations when the division has obtained the written consent of the person to whom the personal information pertains.

(12) For use by any person, when the person demonstrates, in a form and manner prescribed by the division, that written consent has been obtained from the individual who is the subject of the information.

(13) For any other use specifically authorized by law that is related to the operation of a motor vehicle or public safety.

As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-18.5-8-4
Permanent parking placard
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The bureau shall issue a permanent parking placard to an individual:

(1) who is certified by a health care provider listed in subsection (b) as having:

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

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

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

(2) who is certified to be permanently:

(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);

by an optometrist or ophthalmologist who has a valid unrestricted license to practice optometry or ophthalmology in Indiana; or

(3) who:

(A) has been issued; or

(B) is otherwise eligible to receive;

a disabled Hoosier veteran license plate under IC 9-18.5-5 and requests a permanent parking placard.

The certification must be provided in a manner and form prescribed by the bureau.

(b) A certification required under subsection (a)(1) may be provided by the following:

(1) A physician having a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine.

(2) A physician who is a commissioned medical officer of:

(A) the armed forces of the United States; or

(B) the United States Public Health Service.

(3) A physician who is a medical officer of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(4) A chiropractor with a valid and unrestricted license under IC 25-10-1.

(5) A podiatrist with a valid and unrestricted license under IC 25-29-1.

(6) An advanced practice registered nurse with a valid and unrestricted license under IC 25-23.

(7) A physician assistant with a valid and unrestricted license under IC 25-27.5.

(c) A permanent placard issued under this section remains in effect until:

(1) a health care provider listed in subsection (b); or

(2) an optometrist or ophthalmologist that has a valid unrestricted license to practice optometry or ophthalmology in Indiana;

certifies that the recipient's disability is no longer considered to be permanent.

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

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.135; P.L.96-2018, SEC.1; P.L.129-2018, SEC.1; P.L.145-2026, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 9-14-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-14-13-3
Confidential records related to law enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) If the governor, the superintendent of the state police department, or the highest officer located in Indiana of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Secret Service, or the United States Treasury Department certifies to the bureau that:

(1) an individual named in the certification is an officer or employee of a state, county, or city department or bureau with police power;

(2) the nature of the individual's work or duties is of a secret or confidential nature; and

(3) in the course of the individual's work the individual uses the motor vehicle described in the certification;

the bureau shall regard all of the bureau's records concerning the certificate of title or certificate of registration of the motor vehicle and the driver's license of the individual described in the certification as confidential.

(b) The bureau may disclose the records described in subsection (a) only upon one (1) of the following:

(1) An order of a court with jurisdiction made in a cause or matter pending before the court.

(2) The written request of the officer, employee, or a successor of the officer or employee making the certification.

(3) A request of the governor.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-14-3-9.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.193.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-62.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-62.5
"Fire lane"
Status: in_force

Sec. 62.5. (a) "Fire lane", for purposes of IC 9-21-16-5.5, means an area that is:

(1) located within twelve (12) feet of:

(A) a building that:

(i) is occupied for commercial, professional, religious, or any other purpose; and

(ii) is not a building that is intended for use as a dwelling for one (1) or two (2) families; or

(B) a sidewalk immediately adjacent to or attached to a building; and

(2) designated as a fire lane under IC 9-21-16-5.5(c).

(b) The term includes an alley.

As added by P.L.8-2003, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-18.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-18.3
"Camping trailer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18.3. "Camping trailer", for purposes of section 150 of this chapter and IC 9-32-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-19-3.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-18.1-10-1
"Fleet operator"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fleet operator" means an operator who participates in the program.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-1.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-18.1-3-12
Change of color of vehicle; registration renewal
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The bureau shall require a person renewing a registration under this article to indicate whether the color of the person's passenger vehicle has changed 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.

If the color of the person's passenger vehicle has changed, the bureau shall require the person to indicate the new color.

(b) The bureau shall add appropriate fields for purposes of subsection (a) to its electronic and online registration renewal forms to be used by a person renewing a registration online or electronically.

As added by P.L.198-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-26-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 26 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-26-3-1
Accident report forms
Status: in_force

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

(b) The forms must be appropriate with respect to the persons required to make the reports and the purposes to be served. The written reports to be made by persons involved in accidents and by investigating officers must require sufficiently detailed information to disclose with reference to a traffic accident the causes, locations, and conditions then existing and the persons and vehicles involved.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-48(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 9-33-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-33-4-4
Petition for traffic amnesty; filing; service; objection; not an admission of guilt or liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A qualified person may seek a reduction in the person's unpaid fees by filing a verified petition for traffic amnesty in a circuit or superior court in the county in which the violation giving rise to the unpaid fees was committed. A petition filed under this section must be filed after December 31, 2019, and before July 1, 2022. The petition must include the following:

(1) The person's full name and all other legal names or aliases by which the person is or has been known.

(2) The person's date of birth.

(3) The case number or court cause number of the relevant violations.

(4) An affirmation that the person:

(A) does not owe a child support arrearage or, if the person owes a child support arrearage, has been making the person's required child support payments for at least the preceding six (6) months;

(B) does not have an outstanding arrest warrant; and

(C) was not sentenced to pay restitution to the victim of a crime or, if the person was sentenced to pay restitution, is current with the person's required payments.

(5) The person's:

(A) Social Security number; and

(B) driver's license number.

(6) The date of the violation.

(b) The person may include in a petition filed under this section any other information that the person believes may assist the court.

(c) A person who files a petition under this section shall file the petition under the court cause number of the infraction. The person is not required to pay the filing fee required in civil cases.

(d) The person shall serve a copy of the petition upon the prosecuting attorney in accordance with the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.

(e) The prosecuting attorney may reply to the petition not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the petition. If the prosecuting attorney fails to timely reply to the petition, the prosecuting attorney has waived any objection to the petition.

(f) If a person wishes to receive traffic amnesty for infractions committed in different counties, the person must file a separate petition in each county in which a violation was committed.

(g) A petition filed under this section is not an admission of guilt or liability.

As added by P.L.202-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.86-2021, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-45.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-45.5
"Warrantor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 45.5. "Warrantor", for purposes of IC 9-32-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-19-19.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-188.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-188.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.142; P.L.145-2011, SEC.8; P.L.107-2012, SEC.1; P.L.125-2012, SEC.26; P.L.149-2015, SEC.26. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.175.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-34.6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-34.6
"Recreational vehicle dealer agreement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 34.6. "Recreational vehicle dealer agreement", for purposes of IC 9-32-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-19-14.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-9
"Converter manufacturer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Converter manufacturer" means a person that adds to, subtracts from, or modifies a previously assembled or manufactured motor vehicle. The term does not include a person that manufactures recreational vehicles.

As added by P.L.104-2024, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 9-21-18-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-21-18-8
Violations of parking and traffic regulations; punishment; adoption
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The unit may adopt an ordinance providing for punishment of violations of the parking and traffic regulations in effect at a shopping center or private business property under the contract.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-14-1(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-46 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-46
"Drive away or tow away"
Status: in_force

Sec. 46. "Drive away or tow away", for purposes of IC 9-20-9-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-20-9-1(a).

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-18.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.132.
Ind. Code § 9-17-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-17-2-2
Application; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A person applying for a certificate of title for a vehicle must submit an application in the form and manner prescribed by the bureau and provide the following information:

(1) A full description of the vehicle, including the make, model, and year of manufacture of the vehicle.

(2) A statement of any liens, mortgages, or other encumbrances on the vehicle.

(3) The vehicle identification number or special identification number of the vehicle.

(4) The former title number, if applicable.

(5) The purchase or acquisition date.

(6) The name and Social Security number or federal identification number of the person.

(7) Any other information that the bureau requires, including a valid permit to transfer title issued under IC 6-1.1-7-10, if applicable.

(b) This subsection applies only to a person that receives an interest in a vehicle under IC 9-17-3-9. To obtain a certificate of title for the vehicle, the person must do the following:

(1) Surrender the certificate of title designating the person as a transfer on death beneficiary.

(2) Submit proof of the transferor's death.

(3) Submit an application for a certificate of title in the form and manner prescribed by the bureau.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.83-2008, SEC.3; P.L.125-2012, SEC.72; P.L.81-2015, SEC.1; P.L.198-2016, SEC.203.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-27.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-27.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.87-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.107-2008, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.1-2010, SEC.156.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-182 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-182
"Traffic"
Status: in_force

Sec. 182. "Traffic" means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, and other conveyances either singly or together while using any highway for purposes of travel.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-20.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.113-2014, SEC.18; P.L.217-2014, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 9-32-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-32-5-2
Sale or transfer of motor vehicle or watercraft for display or resale; delivery of certificate of origin
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A dealer may not sell or otherwise dispose of a new motor vehicle or watercraft to another person, to be used by the person for purposes of display or resale, without delivering to the person a manufacturer's certificate of origin under this chapter that indicates the assignments of the certificate of origin necessary to show the ownership of the title to a person who purchases the motor vehicle or watercraft.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.40; P.L.179-2017, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-24-16-5
Renewal; expiration of renewed identification card of individuals with lawful status
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027.

Sec. 5. (a) An application for renewal of an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential may be made not more than twenty-four (24) months before the expiration date of the card issued in the form of a physical credential. However, when the applicant complies with section 3.5 of this chapter, an application for renewal of an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential may be filed not more than one (1) month before the expiration date of the identification card issued in the form of a physical credential held by the applicant.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), a renewed card issued in the form of a physical credential is valid on the birth date of the holder and remains valid for six (6) years.

(c) Renewal may not be granted if the cardholder was issued a driver's license issued in the form of a physical credential subsequent to the last issuance of an identification card issued in the form of a physical credential.

(d) A renewed identification card issued under this article in the form of a physical credential to an applicant who complies with section 3.5 of this chapter expires:

(1) at midnight one (1) year after issuance, if there is no expiration date on the authorization granted to the individual to remain in the United States; or

(2) if there is an expiration date on the authorization granted to the individual to remain in the United States, the earlier of the following:

(A) At midnight of the date the authorization of the holder to have lawful status as a permanent resident or conditional resident alien of the United States expires.

(B) At midnight of the birthday of the holder that occurs six (6) years after the date of issuance.

(e) An identification card expires upon the bureau receiving notice of the death of the holder or upon issuance of a subsequent physical credential.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.176-2001, SEC.17; P.L.210-2005, SEC.48; P.L.184-2007, SEC.52; P.L.76-2009, SEC.12; P.L.162-2009, SEC.10; P.L.87-2010, SEC.35; P.L.125-2012, SEC.230; P.L.147-2018, SEC.20; P.L.211-2023, SEC.58; P.L.141-2024, SEC.37; P.L.227-2025, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-103.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-103.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.71-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.164-2020, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-22-5-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.157.
Ind. Code § 9-30-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-30-3-8
Failure to appear or answer; issuance of warrant; failure to execute; notification of bureau; suspension of driving privileges; nonresidents
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the court may issue a warrant for the arrest of a defendant who is an Indiana resident who:

(1) fails to appear or answer a traffic information and summons for a misdemeanor or felony; or

(2) fails to appear or answer a complaint and summons for a misdemeanor or felony served upon the defendant.

If the warrant is not executed within thirty (30) days after issue, the court shall promptly forward the court copy of the traffic information and summons or complaint and summons to the bureau indicating that the defendant failed to appear in court as ordered. The court shall then mark the case as failure to appear on the court's records.

(b) If a defendant who is not an Indiana resident or a minor who is an Indiana resident fails to appear or answer a traffic summons served upon the defendant or minor and upon which the information or complaint has been filed thirty (30) days after the return date of the information and summons or complaint and summons, the court shall promptly forward the court copy of the traffic information and summons or complaint and summons to the bureau. If the defendant is a nonresident, the bureau shall notify the motor vehicle commission of the state of the nonresident defendant of the defendant's failure to appear and also of any action taken by the bureau relative to the Indiana driving privileges of the defendant. If the defendant or minor fails to appear or otherwise answer within thirty (30) days, the court shall mark the case as failure to appear on the court's records.

(c) The court may suspend the driving privileges of a defendant who fails to satisfy a judgment entered against the defendant for:

(1) commission of a moving traffic offense as defined by IC 9-13-2-110; or

(2) commission of a traffic infraction listed in 140 IAC 1-4.5-10;

for a period of three (3) years from the date set by the court under IC 34-28-5-6. The court shall forward notice to the bureau indicating that the defendant failed to pay as ordered.

(d) If the bureau receives a copy of the traffic information and summons or complaint under subsection (a) or a notice of failure to pay under subsection (c), either on a form prescribed by the bureau or in an electronic format prescribed by the office of judicial administration, the bureau shall suspend the driving privileges of the defendant until:

(1) the defendant appears in court;

(2) the case has been disposed of;

(3) payment is received by the court; or

(4) three (3) years from a date set by the court under subsection (c).

The order of suspension may be served upon the defendant by mailing the order by first class mail to the defendant at the last address shown for the defendant or minor in the records of the bureau or by sending the order electronically if the defendant has indicated a preference for receiving notices from the bureau electronically. A suspension under this section begins thirty (30) days after the date the notice of suspension is mailed or sent electronically by the bureau to the defendant.

(e) For nonresidents of Indiana or a minor resident of Indiana under subsection (b), the order of suspension shall be mailed to the defendant or minor at the address given to the arresting officer or the clerk of court by the defendant or minor as shown by the traffic information or complaint. A copy of the order shall also be sent to the motor vehicle bureau of the state of the nonresident defendant and the bureau. If:

(1) the defendant's or minor's failure to appear in court has been certified to the bureau under this chapter; and

(2) the defendant or minor subsequently appears in court to answer the charges against the defendant or minor;

the court shall proceed to hear and determine the case in the same manner as other cases pending in the court. Upon final determination of the case, the court shall notify the bureau of the determination either in an electronic format or upon forms prescribed by the bureau. The notification shall be made by the court within ten (10) days after the final determination of the case, and information from the original copy of the traffic information and summons or complaint and summons must accompany the notification.

(f) If the bureau receives notice that a defendant or minor failed to appear under subsection (b), the bureau shall suspend the defendant's or minor's Indiana driving privileges until either:

(1) the defendant or minor appears in court to answer for the charges against the defendant or minor; or

(2) the case is disposed of.

(g) This section does not preclude preliminary proceedings under IC 35-33.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.184-2007, SEC.60; P.L.206-2007, SEC.8; P.L.125-2012, SEC.324; P.L.85-2013, SEC.82; P.L.161-2018, SEC.19; P.L.86-2021, SEC.13; P.L.211-2023, SEC.72; P.L.141-2024, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 9-19-10.5-0.2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 10.5 / Section 9-19-10.5-0.2
"Airbag"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.2. As used in this chapter, "airbag" means a motor vehicle inflatable occupant restraint system component that is part of a supplemental restraint system.

As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-18.1-5-10.5
International Registration Plan; distribution of fee revenue
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. (a) This section applies after June 30, 2017.

(b) This section applies only to fees that are collected under the International Registration Plan or through an Indiana based International Registration Plan account.

(c) The fees collected as described in subsection (b) during each state fiscal year shall be distributed as follows:

(1) The first one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($125,000) to the state construction fund.

(2) Any remaining amounts to the motor vehicle highway account.

As added by P.L.218-2017, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.185-2018, SEC.34; P.L.108-2019, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 9-20-18-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-20-18-9
Penalties based on number of convictions; certified copy of judgment; notice to appear before department of revenue; proceedings; suspension
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A person who owns a motor vehicle and is convicted the following number of times is subject to the following penalties:

(1) For five (5) times in a year of violating IC 9-20-4-1(a), suspension for five (5) days from the use of the highways, and if subject to the jurisdiction of the department of state revenue, the person's permit, registration, certificate, or certificate of authority issued by the department shall be suspended for the same period of time on receipt by the department of certified copies of the five (5) convictions. The suspension of the permit, registration, certificate, or certificate of authority runs concurrently.

(2) For ten (10) times in a year of violating IC 9-20-4-1(a), suspension for ten (10) days from the use of the highways and the person's permit, registration, certificate, or certificate of authority issued by the department of state revenue under IC 8-2.1 shall be suspended for the same period of time upon receipt by the department of certified copies of the ten (10) convictions. The suspension of the permit, registration, certificate, or certificate of authority runs concurrently.

(3) For fifteen (15) times in a year of violating IC 9-20-4-1(a), suspension for thirty (30) days from the use of the highways and the person's permit, registration, certificate, or certificate of authority issued by the department of state revenue under IC 8-2.1 shall be suspended for the same period of time upon receipt by the department of certified copies of the fifteen (15) convictions. The suspension of the permit, registration, certificate, or certificate of authority runs concurrently.

(4) For more than fifteen (15) times in a year of violating IC 9-20-4-1(a), for each additional five (5) convictions in excess of fifteen (15), suspension for five (5) days from the use of the highways and the person's permit, registration, certificate, or certificate of authority issued by the department of state revenue under IC 8-2.1 shall be suspended for the same period of time upon receipt by the department of certified copies of the additional convictions. The suspension of the permit, registration, certificate, or certificate of authority runs concurrently.

(b) A court shall immediately, upon conviction of a person who owns or operates a motor vehicle of violating IC 9-20-4-1(a), send the bureau of the department of state revenue a certified copy of the judgment of the court setting forth the following:

(1) The name of the person who owns the vehicle.

(2) The date of the violation.

(3) The amount of fine levied.

The bureau shall keep a record of all convictions in the bureau's office.

(c) After the number of convictions has been certified to the bureau of the department of state revenue, the bureau shall send by certified mail to the person against whom the convictions have accumulated a notice to appear before the department of state revenue for the following purposes:

(1) To show cause why a suspension should not be assessed.

(2) To advise the person of a date on which the department will conduct the hearing. The date must not be less than twenty (20) days from the date of the sending of the certified letter.

The department shall conduct the proceeding in accordance with IC 8-2.1.

(d) If after the proceeding the department of state revenue finds that the permit, registration, certificate, or certificate of authority should be suspended, the department shall do the following:

(1) Issue an order within thirty (30) days from the date of the conclusion of the proceeding.

(2) Serve upon the person a certified copy of the order of suspension by certified mail.

If the department finds that a suspension is not justified, the department shall serve an order upon the person affected. All rights of appeal from the orders of the department are subject to appeal as provided by IC 8-2.1.

(e) If a private carrier not under the jurisdiction of the department of state revenue is convicted under this article, the court shall immediately certify the convictions to the bureau. The bureau shall keep a record of the convictions in the same manner as provided for the department of state revenue.

(f) After the number of convictions on a person operating as a private carrier not under the jurisdiction of the department of state revenue has been certified to the bureau, the bureau shall send by certified mail to the person a notice to appear before the department to show cause why the person should not have the suspensions assessed. All provisions for the notice of the citation proceedings, together with the rights of compelling the attendance of witnesses, swearing of witnesses, taking testimony of witnesses, and of issuing an order, are the same before the bureau for private carriers as are provided before the department for public carriers, but the procedure to govern the hearings is the same as other similar hearings.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-14.1.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-25-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-25-8-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) Persons who have obtained a certificate of self-insurance under IC 9-25-4-11.

(2) Operators of government owned vehicles.

(3) Persons who are exempt under IC 9-25-1-2.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-53.5(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 9-24-2.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 9-24-2.5-2
Designated individual
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The manager of each license branch may designate an employee of the license branch as the individual responsible for performing the voter registration duties of the commission under this chapter at that license branch. The employee designated under this section shall supervise the registration of voters by other employees of the license branch and shall perform any other registration duty required to be performed by the license branch under this chapter. Notwithstanding this designation, any employee of the license branch may perform registration duties in accordance with this chapter.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-154 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-154
"Restricted license"
Status: in_force

Sec. 154. "Restricted license" means any current driving license, on which the commission has designated restrictions.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-14
"Disclose"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. "Disclose" means to engage in a practice or conduct to make available and make known personal information contained in an individual record about an individual to a person by any means of communication.

As added by P.L.104-2024, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 9-17-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-17-2-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-2-1(j); 9-1-2-1.1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.188-2015, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.213.
Ind. Code § 9-17-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-17-4-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.268-2003, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-119 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-119
"Operator of a special tractor mobile home rig"
Status: in_force

Sec. 119. "Operator of a special tractor mobile home rig" means:

(1) a person employed by a mobile home or sectionalized building manufacturer, dealer, transport company, or individual owner for the purpose of driving a vehicle transporting a mobile home or sectionalized building (as defined in section 163(b) of this chapter) on any public road or street; or

(2) an individual moving the individual's own mobile home or sectionalized building on the highways.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1.6-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-21-8-58 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-21-8-58
Intrastate carriers of metal coils; certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 58. (a) This section applies only to intrastate carriers of metal coils.

(b) 49 CFR 393.120 is adopted as Indiana law.

(c) A motor carrier (as defined in IC 8-2.1-17-10) may not initiate or terminate the commercial transport within Indiana by commercial motor vehicle of one (1) or more metal coils that, individually or grouped together, weigh at least two thousand two hundred sixty-eight (2,268) kilograms (five thousand (5,000) pounds), as provided in 49 CFR 393.120, unless the operator of the commercial motor vehicle transporting the metal coil or coils is certified in proper load securement as provided in 49 CFR 393.120.

(d) An operator of a commercial motor vehicle may not initiate or terminate the commercial transport within Indiana by the commercial motor vehicle of one (1) or more metal coils that, individually or grouped together, weigh at least two thousand two hundred sixty-eight (2,268) kilograms (five thousand (5,000) pounds), as provided in 49 CFR 393.120, unless the operator of the commercial motor vehicle transporting the metal coil or coils is certified in proper load securement as provided in 49 CFR 393.120.

(e) The department of revenue shall adopt and enforce rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the certification in proper load securement (as provided in 49 CFR 393.120) of operators of commercial motor vehicles engaged in the commercial transport of one (1) or more metal coils, as provided in 49 CFR 393.120. The rules adopted under this subsection must recognize metal coil shipping certificates issued by other states.

(f) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (c) or (d) commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.65-2010, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 9-19-19-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-19-19-2
Front windshield
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A motor vehicle, except a motorcycle or a motor driven cycle, required to be registered with the bureau must be equipped with a front windshield.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-38(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-34-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 34 / Section 9-18.5-34-2
Design and issuance; display; no fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The bureau shall design and issue a license plate that designates a vehicle as a historic vehicle.

(b) A license plate issued under this section may be displayed on the following vehicles:

(1) A collector vehicle registered under IC 9-18.1-5-5.

(2) Any other vehicle that is:

(A) registered under IC 9-18-12 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.1; and

(B) at least twenty-five (25) years old.

(c) There is no fee for a license plate issued under this section.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: subsection (c) formerly 9-29-5-28; 9-29-5-32.5(b).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.155.
Ind. Code § 9-21-23.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 23.5 / Section 9-21-23.5-2
Applicable definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The definitions in IC 32-25.5-2 apply throughout this chapter.

As added by P.L.54-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-30-13-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-30-13-0.5
Certified abstract of record of conviction forwarded to bureau by a court
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. (a) A court shall forward to the bureau a certified abstract of the record of the conviction of a person in the court for a violation of a law relating to motor vehicles.

(b) If in the opinion of the court a defendant should be deprived of the privilege to operate a motor vehicle upon a public highway, the court may recommend the suspension of the convicted person's driving privileges for a period that does not exceed the maximum period of incarceration for the offense of which the person was convicted.

(c) The bureau shall comply with the court's recommendation.

(d) At the time of a conviction referred to in subsection (a) or under IC 9-30-5-7, the court may obtain and destroy the defendant's current driver's license.

(e) An abstract required by this section must be in the form prescribed by the bureau and, when certified, shall be accepted by an administrative agency or a court as prima facie evidence of the conviction and all other action stated in the abstract.

As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.365. Amended by P.L.188-2015, SEC.119; P.L.198-2016, SEC.604.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-17 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-17
"Transient customer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, "transient customer" means an individual who is temporarily traveling through a recreational vehicle dealer's area of sales responsibility.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-14-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-14-12-7
Fees for certified copies
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The fee for a certified copy of a record maintained by the bureau under this chapter is as follows:

(1) For a record that is generated by the bureau's computer systems, including a driving record, four dollars ($4) for each certified copy requested.

(2) For a record that is not generated by the bureau's computer systems, eight dollars ($8) for each certified copy requested.

(b) A fee imposed under this section:

(1) is instead of the uniform copying fee established under IC 5-14-3-8; and

(2) shall be deposited in the motor vehicle highway account.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-29-2-1(a); 9-29-2-2(a); 9-29-2-2(b); 9-29-2-2(c); 9-29-2-2(d); 9-29-2-3.5; subsection (b) formerly 9-29-2-2(e).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.192.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-18.5-6-3
Vehicle displaying Purple Heart license plate exempt from parking fees and certain penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) An individual who qualifies for a Purple Heart license plate under section 1 of this chapter may not be charged the following:

(1) A fee for parking the individual's vehicle displaying the license plate issued under section 1 of this chapter in a metered space.

(2) A penalty for parking the individual's vehicle displaying the license plate issued under section 1 of this chapter in a metered space for longer than the time permitted.

(b) This section does not authorize parking of a vehicle in places where parking is not allowed at any time or at a specified time if the prohibition is posted and authorized by ordinances in cities and towns or by order of the Indiana department of transportation.

(c) An individual other than the owner of the vehicle displaying a Purple Heart license plate authorized by this chapter is not entitled to the parking privileges authorized by this section.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-19-2.5.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-22-3-37 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-22-3-37
Violations as deceptive acts; action by attorney general; remedies and penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. A person who violates this chapter (other than section 4 of this chapter) commits a deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney general and is subject to the remedies and penalties under IC 24-5-0.5.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3.6-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.110-2006, SEC.3; P.L.109-2015, SEC.29; P.L.198-2016, SEC.405.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-16
"Division"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. "Division" refers to the dealer services division within the office of the secretary of state established by IC 4-5-1-12(a).

As added by P.L.104-2024, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 9-14-13-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-14-13-10
Permissible uses of personal information by an authorized recipient
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) An authorized recipient of personal information, except a recipient under section 7(11) or 7(12) of this chapter, may resell or redisclose the information for any use allowed under section 7 of this chapter, except for a use under section 7(11) or 7(12) of this chapter.

(b) An authorized recipient of a record under section 7(11) of this chapter may resell or redisclose personal information for any purpose.

(c) An authorized recipient of personal information under IC 9-14-12-8 and section 7(12) of this chapter may resell or redisclose the personal information for use only in accordance with section 7(12) of this chapter.

(d) Except for a recipient under section 7(11) of this chapter, a recipient who resells or rediscloses personal information is required to maintain and make available for inspection to the bureau, upon request, for at least five (5) years, records concerning:

(1) each person that receives the information; and

(2) the permitted use for which the information was obtained.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-14-3.5-13.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.193.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-84 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-84
"Intersection"
Status: in_force

Sec. 84. (a) "Intersection" means the area embraced within:

(1) the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two (2) highways that join at, or approximately at, right angles; or

(2) the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.

(b) Where a highway includes two (2) roadways at least thirty (30) feet apart, every crossing of each roadway of the divided highway by an intersecting highway is regarded as a separate intersection. If the intersecting highway also includes two (2) roadways at least thirty (30) feet apart, every crossing of two (2) roadways of the intersecting highway is regarded as a separate intersection.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-15.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-187.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-187.5
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.147-2002, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2013, SEC.4. Expired by P.L.135-2013, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 9-22-1.7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 9-22-1.7-3
Landowner may sell or salvage manufactured home
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A landowner who finds a manufactured home that the landowner believes to be abandoned on property the landowner owns or controls, including:

(1) a mobile home community (as defined in IC 16-41-27-5); or

(2) rental property;

may sell or salvage the manufactured home if the manufactured home has been left without permission on the landowner's property for at least thirty (30) days. The thirty (30) day period begins on the day the landowner sends notice under section 4 of this chapter to the manufactured home owner.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.377.
Ind. Code § 9-20-18-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-20-18-1
Venue
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. For the purposes of this chapter, the operation of a vehicle or combination of vehicles in violation of a limitation in IC 9-20-4, IC 9-20-5, or IC 9-20-11 is a continuing offense and the venue for prosecution lies in a county in which the unlawful operation occurred. However, a conviction or acquittal in one (1) county bars a prosecution in another county.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-13(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-17-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-17-6-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-1.2(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.253.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-27-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 27 / Section 9-18.5-27-1
Design and issuance
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The bureau shall design and issue a Riley Children's Foundation license plate as a special group recognition license plate under IC 9-18.5-12.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-48-1.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-168.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-168.3
"Solid waste hauler"
Status: in_force

Sec. 168.3. "Solid waste hauler", for purposes of IC 9-21-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-21-8-0.5.

As added by P.L.188-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.185-2018, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-39.8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-39.8
"Crossroads 2000 fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 39.8. "Crossroads 2000 fund" refers to the crossroads 2000 fund established by IC 8-14-10-9.

As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 9-32-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-32-11-3
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.29. Expired 7-1-2015 by P.L.62-2014, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 9-19-19-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-19-19-4
Tinting, glazing, or sunscreening vehicle windows
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to a manufacturer's tinting or glazing of motor vehicle windows or windshields that is otherwise in compliance with or permitted by FMVSS205 as promulgated in 49 CFR 571.205. Proof from the manufacturer, supplier, or installer that the tinting or glazing is in compliance with or permitted by FMVSS205 must be carried in the vehicle.

(b) This section does not apply to the driver of a vehicle:

(1) that is owned by an individual required for medical reasons to be shielded from the direct rays of the sun; or

(2) in which an individual required for medical reasons to be shielded from the direct rays of the sun is a habitual passenger.

The medical reasons must be attested to by a physician or optometrist licensed to practice in Indiana, and the physician's or optometrist's certification of that condition must be carried in the vehicle. The physician's or optometrist's certificate must be renewed annually.

(c) A person may not drive a motor vehicle that has a:

(1) windshield;

(2) side wing;

(3) side window that is part of a front door; or

(4) rear back window;

that is covered by or treated with sunscreening material or is tinted with material that has a total solar reflectance of visible light of more than twenty-five percent (25%) as measured on the nonfilm side and light transmittance of less than thirty percent (30%) in the visible light range.

(d) Any treatment allowed under subsection (c) for a windshield may:

(1) be applied only to the uppermost part of the windshield; and

(2) extend no further than the AS-1 line.

(e) A person may not tint or otherwise cover or treat with sunscreening the parts of a vehicle described in subsection (c) or (d) so that operation of the vehicle after the tinting or sunscreening is performed is a violation of subsection (c) or (d). However, it is not a violation of this chapter if this work is performed for a person who submits a physician's or optometrist's statement as described in subsection (b) to the person who is to perform the work.

(f) A vehicle may be stopped to determine compliance with this section. However, a vehicle, the contents of a vehicle, the driver of a vehicle, or a passenger in a vehicle may not be inspected, searched, or detained solely because of a violation of this section.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-38(e); (f); (g).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.128-1995, SEC.1; P.L.12-2003, SEC.1; P.L.217-2014, SEC.42; P.L.164-2018, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-20-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-20-8-1
Buses in excess of eight feet wide; operation; limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to a motor vehicle designed and used to carry more than seven (7) persons, operated either:

(1) wholly within the boundaries of cities and towns; or

(2) between contiguous cities and towns;

located in counties having a population of at least one hundred sixty thousand (160,000).

(b) If federal statutes and regulations permit the operation of passenger buses of widths greater than eight (8) feet on an interstate highway, the Indiana department of transportation may, by adopting rules consistent with the federal statute or regulation, permit the operation of passenger buses of a total outside width, exclusive of safety equipment, of not more than eight (8) feet, six (6) inches, on a highway.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-2-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-17-4-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-17-4-0.3
"Assembled vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "assembled vehicle" means:

(1) a vehicle, excluding a motorcycle, that has had the:

(A) frame;

(B) chassis;

(C) cab; or

(D) body;

modified from its original construction, replaced, or constructed; or

(2) a motorcycle that has had the:

(A) frame; or

(B) engine;

modified from its original construction, replaced, or constructed.

The term includes but is not limited to glider kits, fiberglass body kits, and vehicle reproductions or replicas and includes vehicles that have visible and original vehicle identification numbers.

As added by P.L.268-2003, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.85; P.L.262-2013, SEC.27; P.L.198-2016, SEC.227.
Ind. Code § 9-24-12-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-24-12-10
Driver at least 85 years of age; renewal
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Except as provided in section 11 of this chapter, a driver's license issued to or renewed by a driver who is at least eighty-five (85) years of age expires at midnight of the birthday of the holder that occurs two (2) years following the date of issuance.

As added by P.L.210-2005, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.41-2006, SEC.7; P.L.109-2011, SEC.13; P.L.85-2013, SEC.52; P.L.198-2016, SEC.496.
Ind. Code § 9-24-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-24-10-8
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-21 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-21
"Chauffeur"
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) "Chauffeur", except as provided in subsection (b), means a person:

(1) operating a motor vehicle registered as having a gross weight of at least sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds but not more than twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds for the purpose of transporting property for hire; or

(2) operating a private bus.

(b) "Chauffeur", for purposes of IC 9-25, means a person:

(1) who is employed for hire for the principal purpose of operating a motor vehicle upon the highways;

(2) who operates a motor vehicle while in use as a carrier of passengers or property for hire; or

(3) who drives or operates a motor vehicle while in use as a school bus for the transportation of pupils to or from school.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.6; P.L.85-2013, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-6
"Factory campaign"
Status: in_force

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

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-18.1-9-1
Exemption from registration fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A vehicle that is owned or leased and used for official business by the following is exempt from the payment of registration fees under this article:

(1) The state or a state agency (as defined in IC 6-1.1-1-18).

(2) A municipal corporation (as defined in IC 36-1-2-10).

(3) A volunteer fire department (as defined in IC 36-8-12-2).

(4) A volunteer emergency ambulance service that:

(A) meets the requirements of IC 16-31; and

(B) has only members that serve for no compensation or a nominal annual compensation of not more than three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500).

(5) A rehabilitation center funded under IC 12-12.

(6) A community action agency (IC 12-14-23).

(7) An area agency on aging (IC 12-10-1-6) and a county council on aging that is funded through an area agency.

(8) A community mental health center (IC 12-29-2).

(9) An approved postsecondary educational institution listed in IC 21-7-13-6(a)(1)(C).

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-3-1.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.123; P.L.147-2018, SEC.8; P.L.10-2019, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 9-20-18-13 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-20-18-13
Special tractor-mobile home rig moving violations; extra wide manufactured home rig rules violations; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A person who operates a special tractor-mobile home rig who violates IC 9-20-15 is considered to be committing a moving violation and is subject to the penalties provided under rules adopted under IC 9-25.

(b) A person (as defined in IC 9-20-15-0.5) or an individual owner who violates a rule adopted under IC 9-20-15-6 commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1.6-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.95-1991, SEC.5; P.L.198-2016, SEC.359.
Ind. Code § 9-32-13-23 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-32-13-23
Unfair practices by manufacturer, distributor, officer, or agent
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) It is an unfair practice for a manufacturer, distributor, officer, or agent to do any of the following:

(1) Require, coerce, or attempt to coerce a new motor vehicle dealer in Indiana to:

(A) change the location of the dealership;

(B) make any substantial alterations to the use of franchises; or

(C) make any substantial alterations to the dealership premises or facilities;

if to do so would be unreasonable or would not be justified by current economic conditions or reasonable business considerations. This subdivision does not prevent a manufacturer or distributor from establishing and enforcing reasonable facility requirements. However, a new motor vehicle dealer may elect to use for the facility alteration locally sourced materials or supplies that are substantially similar to those required by the manufacturer or distributor, subject to the approval of the manufacturer or distributor. A manufacturer or distributor may not require a dealer to purchase a product or service from a vendor designated by the manufacturer or distributor if the dealer selects a vendor that provides products or services that are substantially similar to that of the vendor designated by the manufacturer or distributor, meets reasonable program standards or requirements of the manufacturer or distributor, and is subject to the approval of the manufacturer or distributor.

(2) Require, coerce, or attempt to coerce a new motor vehicle dealer in Indiana to divest ownership of or management in another line or make of motor vehicles that the dealer has established in its dealership facilities with the prior written approval of the manufacturer or distributor.

(3) Establish or acquire wholly or partially a franchisor owned outlet engaged wholly or partially in a substantially identical business to that of the franchisee within the exclusive territory granted the franchisee by the franchise agreement or, if no exclusive territory is designated, competing unfairly with the franchisee within a reasonable market area. A franchisor is not considered to be competing unfairly or in violation of IC 9-32-11-20 if operating:

(A) a business for less than two (2) years;

(B) in a bona fide retail operation that is for sale to any qualified independent person at a fair and reasonable price; or

(C) in a bona fide relationship in which an independent person has made a significant investment subject to loss in the business operation and can reasonably expect to acquire majority ownership or managerial control of the business on reasonable terms and conditions.

(4) Require a dealer, as a condition of granting or continuing a franchise, approving the transfer of ownership or assets of a new motor vehicle dealer, or approving a successor to a new motor vehicle dealer to:

(A) construct a new dealership facility;

(B) modify or change the location of an existing dealership;

(C) grant the manufacturer or distributor control rights over any real property owned, leased, controlled, or occupied by the dealer; or

(D) unreasonably participate in a facility program sponsored by the manufacturer or distributor that requires fueling or electric vehicle charging fixed assets that are not reasonably necessary for the retail sale and service of new motor vehicles that the dealer is authorized to sell and service.

(5) Prohibit a dealer from representing more than one (1) line make of motor vehicles from the same or a modified facility if:

(A) reasonable facilities exist for the combined operations;

(B) the dealer meets reasonable capitalization requirements for the original line make and complies with the reasonable facilities requirements of the manufacturer or distributor; and

(C) the prohibition is not justified by the reasonable business considerations of the manufacturer or distributor.

Subdivisions (3) through (5) do not apply to recreational vehicle manufacturer franchisors.

(b) This section does not prohibit the enforcement of a voluntary agreement between the manufacturer or distributor and the franchisee where separate and valuable consideration has been offered and accepted.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.152-2013, SEC.2; P.L.2-2014, SEC.48; P.L.167-2016, SEC.4; P.L.174-2016, SEC.103; P.L.182-2021, SEC.22; P.L.134-2023, SEC.7; P.L.9-2024, SEC.312.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-18.1-10-2
"Fleet vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fleet vehicle" means a passenger motor vehicle or a truck with a declared gross weight of not more than eleven thousand (11,000) pounds that is:

(1) owned or leased by a fleet operator; and

(2) registered in the program under this chapter.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-12.5-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-17-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 17 / Section 9-18.5-17-3
Eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An individual is eligible to receive at least one (1) Indiana firefighter license plate upon doing the following:

(1) Completing an application for an Indiana firefighter license plate.

(2) Paying an annual supplemental fee of fifteen dollars ($15) under IC 9-18.5-12-16.

(3) Paying an annual fee of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25) as provided in IC 9-18.5-12-14(d)(2) or IC 9-18.5-12-15(b).

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-34-3; subdivision (2) formerly 9-29-5-38(a); subdivision (3) formerly 9-29-5-38(a).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.147-2018, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 9-21-8-15 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-21-8-15
Trucks and tractor-trailers; following other trucks; distance restrictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) This section does not apply to a person who drives a motor vehicle in a vehicle platoon with respect to another motor vehicle in the same vehicle platoon.

(b) Except when overtaking and passing, a person who drives a motor truck, motor truck drawing another vehicle, or tractor-trailer combination, when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district or upon a roadway that is a part of the interstate highway system, whether within or without a business or residence district, may not follow within three hundred (300) feet of another motor truck, motor truck drawing another vehicle, or a tractor-trailer combination.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-73(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.185-2018, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-25-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-25-6-12
Proof of financial responsibility indicating insured not covered when operating vehicle not owned by insured
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Whenever proof of financial responsibility is filed showing that a policy has been issued covering all motor vehicles owned by an insured but not insuring the person when operating a motor vehicle not owned by the person, it is unlawful for the person to operate a motor vehicle not owned by the person or not covered by the certificate.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-18.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 9-24-18-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-24-18-7.5
Counterfeiting or false reproduction of driver's license
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. A person that knowingly or intentionally counterfeits or falsely reproduces a driver's license:

(1) with intent to use the driver's license; or

(2) to permit an individual to use the driver's license;

commits a Class B misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.188-2015, SEC.96. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.531.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-18.5-16-3
Fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The fees for an Indiana FFA trust license plate are as follows:

(1) An annual supplemental fee of fifteen dollars ($15) under IC 9-18.5-12-16.

(2) An annual fee of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25) as provided in IC 9-18.5-12-14(d)(2) or IC 9-18.5-12-15(b).

(b) The bureau shall collect the annual fee referred to in subsection (a)(2) and deposit the fee in the fund established by section 4 of this chapter.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-33-3; subsection (a) formerly 9-29-5-38(a).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-199 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-199
Repealed
Status: repealed

[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.37. Repealed by P.L.174-2016, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-8.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-8.3
"Coerce"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.3. "Coerce", for purposes of IC 9-32-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-19-4.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 9-13-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-13-3-12
Chapter expiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. This chapter expires December 31, 2026.

As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-22-1-24 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-22-1-24
Purchasers at public sales; bill of sale; fees; roadworthiness of vehicle
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. A person that purchases a vehicle under section 23 of this chapter shall be furnished a bill of sale for each abandoned vehicle sold by the public agency upon paying the fee for a bill of sale imposed by the public agency. The fee may not exceed six dollars ($6) for each bill of sale. A person that purchases a vehicle under section 23 of this chapter must:

(1) present evidence from a law enforcement agency that the vehicle purchased is roadworthy, if applicable; and

(2) comply with the applicable requirements under IC 9-17;

to obtain a certificate of title for the vehicle.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-1.1-8; Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-29-7-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.7; P.L.191-2007, SEC.16; P.L.198-2016, SEC.370.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-18.1-2-2
Vehicles not required to be registered
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The following vehicles are not required to be registered under this article:

(1) A vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but is not operated on rails or tracks.

(2) A firetruck and apparatus used for fire protection.

(3) A new motor vehicle if the new motor vehicle is being operated in Indiana solely to remove it from an accident site to a storage location because:

(A) the new motor vehicle was being transported on a railroad car or semitrailer; and

(B) the railroad car or semitrailer was involved in an accident that required the unloading of the new motor vehicle to preserve or prevent further damage to it.

(4) A vehicle that is:

(A) owned or leased; and

(B) used;

by the United States government for official government purposes.

(5) A school bus or special purpose bus that is:

(A) owned by a school corporation; and

(B) registered under IC 20-27-7.

(6) Golf carts when operated in accordance with an ordinance adopted under IC 9-21-1-3(a)(14) or IC 9-21-1-3.3(a).

(7) A vehicle that is not designed for or employed in general highway transportation of persons or property and is occasionally operated or moved over the highway, including the following:

(A) An electric personal assistive mobility device.

(B) Road construction or maintenance machinery.

(C) A movable device designed, used, or maintained to alert motorists of hazardous conditions on highways.

(D) Construction dust control machinery.

(E) A well boring apparatus.

(F) A ditch digging apparatus.

(G) An implement of agriculture designed to be operated primarily in a farm field or on farm premises.

(H) A farm tractor.

(I) A farm wagon.

(J) A tractor:

(i) that is used to move semitrailers around a terminal or a loading or spotting facility; and

(ii) for which a permit is issued under IC 6-6-4.1-13(f).

(8) Except as provided in IC 9-18.1-14, an off-road vehicle or a snowmobile.

(9) A vehicle that is operated and displays a license plate in accordance with IC 9-32.

(10) A disposable trailer.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-13-2-196(b); 9-13-2-201; 9-18-1-1; 9-18-2-7(a); 9-18-3-1; 9-29-5-12.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.128-2018, SEC.3; P.L.178-2019, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-18.1-7-10
Improper operation of farm vehicle is continuing offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The operation of a vehicle in violation of section 9 of this chapter is a continuing offense, and the venue for prosecution lies in a county in which the unlawful operation occurred. However, a:

(1) judgment against; or

(2) finding by the court for;

the owner or operator of the vehicle bars a prosecution in another county.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-21-21-6.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-25-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-25-8-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.59-2013, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.10-2014, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.86-2021, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-15-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 15 / Section 9-18.5-15-6
Duties of school corporations receiving fees; distribution and report to county auditor; distribution and notice to school corporations identifying recipient educational foundation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) If an educational foundation that is exempt from federal income taxation under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) is established as an Indiana nonprofit corporation for the benefit of a school corporation designated to receive a fee under section 4(c) of this chapter, fees designated to go to the school corporation shall be distributed to an educational foundation that provides benefit to the designated school corporation. A school corporation that receives benefit from an educational foundation that meets the requirements of this section shall:

(1) obtain a certificate from the educational foundation that certifies to the school corporation and the county auditor that the educational foundation:

(A) is exempt from federal income taxation under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3); and

(B) is established as an Indiana nonprofit corporation to provide benefit to the school corporation; and

(2) provide a copy of the certificate described in subdivision (1) to the county auditor.

(b) If a school corporation designated to receive a fee under section 4(c) of this chapter does not receive benefit from an educational foundation described under subsection (a), the fees designated to go to the school corporation shall be distributed to the school corporation and may be used only for purposes other than salaries and related fringe benefits.

(c) Before the twentieth day of the calendar month following the calendar month in which a fee was collected, the bureau shall distribute the fees collected under this chapter to the county auditor of the county in which the designated school corporation's administration office is located. Each monthly distribution under this subsection shall be accompanied by a report to the auditor that shows:

(1) the total amount of the monthly distribution for all school corporations in the county that were designated to receive an education license plate fee under this chapter; and

(2) the amount of the fees that are to be distributed to each designated school corporation in the county.

(d) Within thirty (30) days of receipt of a distribution from the bureau under subsection (c), the county auditor shall distribute the fees received to:

(1) an educational foundation under subsection (a), if the school corporation has provided a copy of the certificate described in subsection (a); or

(2) the school corporation under subsection (b);

whichever subsection is applicable. The county auditor shall designate which school corporation is to receive benefit in connection with a distribution to an educational foundation under this subsection. If the school corporation receives benefit from more than one (1) educational foundation, the superintendent of the benefited school corporation shall determine, and inform the auditor in writing, how fees received are to be distributed to the educational foundations. The county auditor shall, simultaneously with a distribution to an educational foundation, send the school corporation to receive benefit a notice of the distribution that identifies the recipient educational foundation and the date and the amount of the distribution.

(e) Funds received by an educational foundation under this chapter must be used to provide benefit to the designated school corporation.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-31-7.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-22-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-22-3-17
Rebuilt vehicle or rebuilt flood damaged vehicle designation on certificates of title issued by other jurisdictions; designation on new or subsequent certificates of title
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), whenever a certificate of title is issued for a vehicle that was previously titled in another state or jurisdiction and the certificate of title from the other state or jurisdiction contains a "REBUILT", "RECONDITIONED", "DISTRESSED VEHICLE", or similar designation, a new and subsequent certificate of title must conspicuously bear the designation "REBUILT VEHICLE".

(b) Whenever a certificate of title is issued for a vehicle described in subsection (a) that was previously titled in another state or jurisdiction and the certificate of title from the other state or jurisdiction contains a designation that indicates that the vehicle is a flood damaged vehicle, a new and subsequent certificate of title must conspicuously bear the designation "FLOOD DAMAGED VEHICLE".

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.59-1998, SEC.10; P.L.125-2012, SEC.137; P.L.262-2013, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-24-16-9
Replacement for destroyed or damaged identification card
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. If an identification card is destroyed or damaged, the holder may apply for a replacement card.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-5(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.109-2011, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-110 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-110
"Moving traffic offense"
Status: in_force

Sec. 110. "Moving traffic offense" means a violation of a statute, an ordinance, a rule, or a regulation relating to the operation or use of a motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is in motion.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-4-1-2; 9-4-12-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.94-1997, SEC.2; P.L.1-2002, SEC.39; P.L.85-2013, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-24-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 24 / Section 9-18.5-24-4
Display
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A Pearl Harbor survivor license plate may be assigned only to and displayed only on a vehicle registered under this title.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-45.8-4.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-18.1-4-2
Requirement to carry certificate of registration; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The bureau shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 regarding the size, character, and content of a certificate of registration. The bureau may issue a certificate of registration by electronically delivering or providing access to an electronic certificate of registration.

(b) A certificate of registration or a legible reproduction of the certificate of registration must be carried:

(1) in the vehicle to which the registration refers; or

(2) by the individual operating or in control of the vehicle, who shall display the registration upon the demand of a police officer.

(c) An individual who fails to carry a certificate of registration or a legible reproduction of a certificate of registration as required under subsection (b) commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-2-20; 9-18-9-3; subsection (b) formerly 9-18-2-21.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.227-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-154.8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-154.8
"Retractable tire studs"
Status: in_force

Sec. 154.8. "Retractable tire studs", for purposes of IC 9-19-18, means tire studs that:

(1) are capable of being retracted; and

(2) otherwise satisfy the requirements of IC 9-19-18-3(d).

As added by P.L.35-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-30-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-30-8-3
Standards and specifications; attestation; evaluations
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Registered ignition interlock devices must comply with standards and specifications described in IC 9-30-8.1-2.

(b) A vendor or provider shall submit a registration of an ignition interlock device in a form prescribed by the director of the state department of toxicology. The vendor or provider must provide a written attestation under IC 9-30-8.1-3 that the ignition interlock device complies with the standards and specifications described in IC 9-30-8.1-2.

(c) The criminal justice institute may evaluate and study ignition interlock issues.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-6-8-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.131; P.L.71-2016, SEC.2; P.L.23-2020, SEC.2; P.L.28-2026, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 9-24-11-3.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-24-11-3.3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.101-2009, SEC.9; P.L.145-2009, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.47; P.L.85-2013, SEC.42; P.L.150-2015, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.479.
Ind. Code § 9-21-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-21-12-7
Fire apparatus responding to alarm; following or driving into same block; prohibited vehicles
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A person who drives a vehicle that is not on official business for the state, a unit of government, a fire department, including a volunteer fire department, a law enforcement agency, or an emergency ambulance service may not do any of the following:

(1) Follow any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm at a distance closer than five hundred (500) feet.

(2) Drive into or park a vehicle within the block where fire apparatus has stopped in answer to a fire alarm.

(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-120.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 9-30-5-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-30-5-9.5
Probationary driving privileges; inapplicability to commercial driver's license
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. Probationary driving privileges under this chapter do not apply to a commercial driver's license 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.7. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.338.
Ind. Code § 9-20-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-20-3-6
Administration by department of state revenue
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The department of state revenue shall administer this chapter.

As added by P.L.61-1996, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-14.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 9-18.1-14.5-4
Determination of genuineness, regularity, and legality
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The bureau shall use due diligence in examining and determining the genuineness, regularity, and legality of the information provided by a person as part of a request to register a watercraft under this chapter.

(b) The bureau may:

(1) make investigations or require additional information; and

(2) reject an application or request;

if the bureau is not satisfied of the genuineness, regularity, or legality of an application or the truth of a statement contained in an application or request, or for any other reason.

As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-23-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 23 / Section 9-18.5-23-2
Eligibility
Status: in_force

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

(1) Completing an application for a first responder license plate.

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

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-45-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.57-2020, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-18.1-5-8
Trailer; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in sections 11 and 13 of this chapter, the fee to register a trailer is as follows:

Declared Gross

Weight (Pounds)

Fee ($)

Greater than

Equal to

or less than

0

3,000

$

16.35

3,000

9,000

25.35

9,000

12,000

72

12,000

16,000

108

16,000

22,000

168

22,000

228

(b) A fee described in subsection (a) that is collected by the department from a person registering under the International Registration Plan shall be prorated based on the Indiana mileage percentage of the trucks and tractors registered by the person under the International Registration Plan pursuant to section 9 of this chapter. The prorated amount 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) 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.

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

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-9-2; 9-29-5-4.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.84; P.L.108-2019, SEC.167; P.L.114-2021, SEC.8; P.L.159-2021, SEC.38; P.L.152-2026, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 9-24-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-24-12-6-b
Individuals temporarily residing outside Indiana; renewal
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2027.

Sec. 6. (a) When the Indiana driver's license of an individual who is temporarily residing outside Indiana because of service in the armed forces of the United States has expired, the driver's license remains valid for ninety (90) days following the date the individual is no longer temporarily residing outside Indiana because of the individual's service. To obtain a renewed driver's license, the individual must do the following:

(1) Apply for a renewal of the driver's license during the ninety (90) day period following the date the individual is no longer temporarily residing outside Indiana because of the individual's service.

(2) Show proof of temporary residence outside of Indiana because of service in the armed forces to the bureau when applying for the renewal.

An individual who held a commercial driver's license that expired during the individual's service in the armed forces may renew the commercial driver's license as if the commercial driver's license had not expired but had remained valid during the period of service in the armed forces of the United States.

(b) When the Indiana driver's license of an individual who is temporarily residing outside Indiana because of the service of a spouse, parent, or guardian in the armed forces of the United States has expired, the driver's license remains valid for ninety (90) days following the date the individual's spouse, parent, or guardian is no longer temporarily residing outside Indiana because of the individual's service. To obtain a renewed driver's license, the individual must do the following:

(1) Apply for a renewal of the driver's license during the ninety (90) day period following the date the individual's spouse, parent, or guardian is no longer temporarily residing outside Indiana.

(2) Show to the bureau proof that the individual's spouse, parent, or guardian is no longer temporarily residing outside Indiana when applying for the renewal.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-28.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.184-2007, SEC.43; P.L.76-2009, SEC.7; P.L.85-2013, SEC.51; P.L.141-2024, SEC.29; P.L.156-2026, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 9-24-12-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-24-12-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-33.3(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.156-2006, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 9-32-13-25 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-32-13-25
Acting, offering to act as, or professing to be a broker of motor vehicles
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. It is an unfair practice for a person to:

(1) act as;

(2) offer to act as; or

(3) profess to be;

a broker in the advertising, buying, or selling of a motor vehicle.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.104; P.L.120-2020, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 9-21-17-22 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 9-21-17-22
Bridges; entering or remaining beyond signal or gate
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. A pedestrian may not enter or remain upon a bridge or an approach to a bridge beyond the bridge signal, gate, or barrier after a bridge operation signal indication has been given.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-91.4(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-27-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-27-6-2
Exceptions to application
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) An individual giving driver training lessons without charge.

(2) Employers maintaining driver training schools without charge for employees of the employer only.

As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-86 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-86
"Intoxicated"
Status: in_force

Sec. 86. "Intoxicated" means under the influence of:

(1) alcohol;

(2) a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1);

(3) a drug other than alcohol or a controlled substance;

(4) a substance described in IC 35-46-6-2 or IC 35-46-6-3;

(5) a combination of substances described in subdivisions (1) through (4); or

(6) any other substance, not including food and food ingredients (as defined in IC 6-2.5-1-20), tobacco (as defined in IC 6-2.5-1-28), or a dietary supplement (as defined in IC 6-2.5-1-16);

so that there is an impaired condition of thought and action and the loss of normal control of a person's faculties.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-1-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.175-2001, SEC.1; P.L.151-2006, SEC.4; P.L.196-2013, SEC.3; P.L.186-2025, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 9-24-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-24-2-5
Hearings
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) An individual whose driving privileges have been suspended under section 4 of this chapter is entitled to a prompt judicial hearing. The individual may file a petition that requests a hearing in a circuit, superior, county, or municipal court in the county where:

(1) the individual resides; or

(2) the school attended by the individual is located.

(b) The petition for review must:

(1) be in writing; and

(2) be verified by the individual seeking review and:

(A) allege specific facts that indicate the suspension or expulsion was improper; or

(B) allege that, due to the individual's emancipation or dependents, an undue hardship exists that requires the granting of a restricted driving permit.

(c) The hearing conducted by the court under this section shall be limited to the following issues:

(1) Whether the school followed proper procedures when suspending or expelling the individual from school, including affording the individual due process under IC 20-33-8.

(2) Whether the bureau followed proper procedures in suspending the individual's driving privileges.

(d) If the court finds:

(1) that the school failed to follow proper procedures when suspending or expelling the individual from school; or

(2) that the bureau failed to follow proper procedures in suspending the individual's driving privileges;

the court may order the bureau to reinstate the individual's driving privileges.

(e) The prosecuting attorney of the county in which a petition has been filed under this section shall represent the state on behalf of the bureau with respect to the petition. A school that is made a party to an action filed under this section is responsible for the school's own representation.

(f) In an action under this section, the petitioner has the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence.

(g) The court's order is a final judgment appealable in the manner of civil actions by either party. The attorney general shall represent the state on behalf of the bureau with respect to the appeal.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-33.5.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.131-1995, SEC.3; P.L.1-2005, SEC.108; P.L.125-2012, SEC.172; P.L.217-2014, SEC.79; P.L.198-2016, SEC.427.
Ind. Code § 9-19-19-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-19-19-5
Sale or registration of new vehicles not equipped with approved safety glazing; application of section
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to all passenger-type motor vehicles, including passenger buses and school buses. With respect to trucks, including truck-tractors, the requirements for safety glazing material in this section apply to all glazing material used in doors, windows, and windshields in the driver's compartment of a vehicle.

(b) A person may not sell a new motor vehicle and a new motor vehicle may not be registered unless the vehicle is equipped with safety glazing material of a type approved by the director of traffic safety wherever glazing material is used in doors, windows, and windshields.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-40(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-24-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-24-12-7
Expiration of endorsements
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) An endorsement added to a driver's license remains in effect for the same term as the driver's license being endorsed and is subject to renewal at and after the expiration of the driver's license in accordance with this chapter.

(b) After December 31, 2016, there is no fee to renew an endorsement that is in effect with respect to a driver's license.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-4-33.1(f); 9-1-4-33.3(d); 9-1-4-38(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.62-1996, SEC.14; P.L.210-2005, SEC.45; P.L.41-2006, SEC.6; P.L.156-2006, SEC.15; P.L.184-2007, SEC.44; P.L.109-2011, SEC.12; P.L.221-2014, SEC.65; P.L.198-2016, SEC.495.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-57 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-57
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.210-2005, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 9-32-11-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-32-11-12.5
Duration of license issued after December 31, 2014; violation; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. (a) This section applies to licenses (other than wholesale dealer licenses) issued after December 31, 2014.

(b) An initial or renewed license issued under this article is valid from the issue date through the expiration date in accordance with the following schedule:

(1) A license for a person whose business name begins with the letters A through B expires February 1 of each year.

(2) A license for a person whose business name begins with the letter C expires March 1 of each year.

(3) A license for a person whose business name begins with the letters D through F expires April 1 of each year.

(4) A license for a person whose business name begins with the letters G through H expires May 1 of each year.

(5) A license for a person whose business name begins with the letters I through J expires June 1 of each year.

(6) A license for a person whose business name begins with the letters K through L expires July 1 of each year.

(7) A license for a person whose business name begins with the letters M through N expires August 1 of each year.

(8) A license for a person whose business name begins with the letters O through P expires September 1 of each year.

(9) A license for a person whose business name begins with the letters Q through R expires October 1 of each year.

(10) A license for a person whose business name begins with the letter S expires November 1 of each year.

(11) A license for a person whose business name begins with the letters T through V expires December 1 of each year.

(12) A license for a person whose business name begins with the letters W through Z expires January 1 of each year.

(c) A dealer license issued to a person whose business name begins with a nonalpha character expires November 1 of each year.

(d) The fee for the renewal of an automotive salvage recycler license is ten dollars ($10). The fees collected under this subsection are nonrefundable and shall be retained by the secretary.

(e) The fee for the renewal of a watercraft dealer license is thirty dollars ($30). The fees collected under this subsection are nonrefundable and shall be retained by the secretary.

(f) The fee for the renewal of a manufacturer or distributor license is thirty-five dollars ($35). The fees collected under this subsection are nonrefundable and shall be retained by the secretary.

(g) The fee for the renewal of a converter manufacturer or transfer dealer license is twenty dollars ($20). The fees collected under this subsection are nonrefundable and shall be deposited as set forth in IC 9-32-7-3.

(h) The fee for the renewal of a used motor vehicle dealer, new motor vehicle dealer, or automotive auction company license is thirty dollars ($30). The fees collected under this section are nonrefundable and shall be deposited as set forth in IC 9-32-7-3.

(i) A person who violates this section by operating on an expired license issued under this chapter commits a Class A infraction.

(j) In the event of a natural disaster or other emergency that prevents the secretary from processing an application for license renewal, the secretary may issue an order extending license expiration dates for not more than twelve (12) additional months.

As added by P.L.62-2014, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.113-2014, SEC.32; P.L.174-2016, SEC.91; P.L.179-2017, SEC.89; P.L.120-2020, SEC.66; P.L.182-2021, SEC.20.