Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-43 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-43
"Used motor vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. "Used motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that:

(1) has been previously titled under IC 9-17; or

(2) has been transferred by a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer to an ultimate purchaser.

As added by P.L.104-2024, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 9-30-10-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-30-10-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.106-2010, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.149-2015, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-21-11-6
Lane use restrictions; riding two abreast
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A person riding a bicycle upon a roadway may not ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-97.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-21-12-15.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-21-12-15.5
School bus; daytime running lights
Status: in_force

Sec. 15.5. Whenever a school bus is in operation and transporting passengers, the driver of a school bus shall have the daytime running lights illuminated at all times.

As added by P.L.144-2019, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 9-24-17.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 17.5 / Section 9-24-17.5-3
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The bureau may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this chapter, including rules to impose a fee to issue a mobile credential as set forth in IC 9-14-8-3(4).

(b) Notwithstanding the July 1, 2021, effective date in HEA 1506-2019, SECTION 55 (P.L.178-2019), this section takes effect July 1, 2020 (rather than July 1, 2021).

As added by P.L.178-2019, SEC.55. Amended by P.L.120-2020, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-13 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-13
"Recreational vehicle dealer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "recreational vehicle dealer" means a person that is required to be licensed by the secretary to sell new recreational vehicles under this chapter, or the officers, agents, or employees of the person.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-21-10-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-21-10-10
Renting or furnishing a motorcycle to unlicensed driver
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A person may not rent, lease, or furnish a motorcycle to another person for use on the streets and highways who is not regularly licensed to operate a motor vehicle by the state in which the other person is a resident.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.52; P.L.111-2021, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 9-20-9-11 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-20-9-11
Combinations of vehicles traveling less than 50 miles; exemption from permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The movement of a disabled vehicle or combination of vehicles for a distance that does not exceed fifty (50) highway miles by a registered recovery vehicle or by a vehicle described in IC 9-18.1-6-5 is exempt from the requirements for permits under this chapter.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-12.5(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.257-2017, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 9-19-11-3.6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-19-11-3.6
Safety belt standards; child between eight and 16 years of age; child restraint system or safety belt
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.6. (a) A person who operates a motor vehicle in which there is a child and that is equipped with a safety belt meeting the standards stated in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208 (49 CFR 571.208) commits a Class D infraction if:

(1) the child is at least eight (8) years of age but less than sixteen (16) years of age; and

(2) the child is not properly fastened and restrained according to the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions by a:

(A) child restraint system; or

(B) safety belt.

(b) Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-5(c), funds collected as judgments for violations under this section shall be deposited in the child restraint system account established by section 9 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.67-2004, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16.5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 9-24-16.5-12
Commissioner and employees or agents of the bureau not civilly responsible for validity of information on photo exempt identification card
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The commissioner and the employees or agents of the bureau are not civilly responsible for the validity of information contained on a photo exempt identification card issued under this chapter. The bureau may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to place an appropriate disclaimer on a photo exempt identification card.

As added by P.L.197-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-22-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-22-3-5
Certificate of salvage title; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A certificate of salvage title issued under this chapter must contain the following information:

(1) The same vehicle information as a certificate of title issued by the bureau.

(2) The notation "SALVAGE TITLE" prominently recorded on the title.

(3) If the motor vehicle is a flood damaged vehicle, the notation "FLOOD DAMAGED" prominently recorded on the title.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3.6-2(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.59-1998, SEC.5; P.L.6-2012, SEC.66; P.L.125-2012, SEC.129; P.L.198-2016, SEC.389; P.L.27-2018, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 9-19-18-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-19-18-1
Solid rubber tires
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A solid tire made of rubber on a vehicle must have rubber on the tire's entire traction surface at least one (1) inch thick above the edge of the flange of the entire periphery.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-39(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-28-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 28 / Section 9-18.5-28-5
Capital projects fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The capital projects fund is established.

(b) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the capital projects fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the capital projects fund in the same manner as other public funds are invested. Money in the fund is continuously appropriated for the purposes of this section.

(c) The budget director shall administer the capital projects fund. Expenses of administering the capital projects fund shall be paid from money in the capital projects fund.

(d) On:

(1) June 30 of every year; or

(2) any other date designated by the budget director;

an amount designated by the budget director shall be transferred from the fund to the state general fund, a capital improvement board of managers created by IC 36-10-9, or the designee chosen by the budget director under IC 5-1-17-28.

(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: 9-18-49-5.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-21-23.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 23.5 / Section 9-21-23.5-4
"Law enforcement officer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "law enforcement officer" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-92.

As added by P.L.54-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-191.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-191.5
"Uniform time standards manual"
Status: in_force

Sec. 191.5. "Uniform time standards manual", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2.1-42.

As added by P.L.78-2002, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.35; P.L.104-2024, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 9-27-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-27-3-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to counties and cities.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-75 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-75
"Identification number"
Status: in_force

Sec. 75. "Identification number" means a set of numbers, letters, or both numbers and letters that is assigned to a vehicle, watercraft, manufactured home, mobile home, or motor vehicle part by:

(1) a manufacturer; or

(2) a governmental entity to:

(A) replace an original identification number that is destroyed, removed, altered, or defaced; or

(B) serve as a special identification number under IC 9-17-4 or a similar law of another state.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-5-4 part; 9-1-5-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.268-2003, SEC.3; P.L.125-2012, SEC.15; P.L.262-2013, SEC.6; P.L.217-2014, SEC.6; P.L.198-2016, SEC.118.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-161.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-161.5
"School crossing zone"
Status: in_force

Sec. 161.5. "School crossing zone" means a part of a roadway distinctly indicated for crossing by children on the way to or from school by lines or other markings on the surface of the roadway or by signs.

As added by P.L.116-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-30-13-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-30-13-8
Suspension of driving privileges after fuel theft conviction
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Upon receiving an order issued by a court under IC 35-43-4-8(b) concerning a person convicted of fuel theft, the bureau shall do the following:

(1) Suspend under subsection (b) the driving privileges of the person who is the subject of the order, whether or not the person's current driver's license accompanies the order.

(2) Mail to the last known address of the person who is the subject of the order, or send electronically if the person has indicated a preference for receiving notices from the bureau electronically, a notice:

(A) stating that the person's driving privileges are being suspended for fuel theft;

(B) setting forth the date on which the suspension takes effect and the date on which the suspension terminates; and

(C) stating that the person may be granted specialized driving privileges under IC 9-30-16 if the person meets the conditions for obtaining specialized driving privileges.

(b) The suspension of the driving privileges of a person who is the subject of an order issued under IC 35-43-4-8(b):

(1) begins five (5) business days after the date on which the bureau mails the notice to the person under subsection (a)(2); and

(2) terminates thirty (30) days after the suspension begins.

(c) A person who operates a motor vehicle during a suspension of the person's driving privileges under this section commits a Class A infraction unless the person's operation of the motor vehicle is authorized by specialized driving privileges granted to the person under IC 9-30-16.

(d) The bureau shall, upon receiving a record of conviction of a person upon a charge of driving a motor vehicle while the driving privileges, permit, or license of the person is suspended, fix the period of suspension in accordance with the order of the court.

As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.373. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.113; P.L.217-2014, SEC.152; P.L.141-2024, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-18.1-5-11
Partial year registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) This section applies to the following vehicles:

(1) A trailer with a declared gross weight greater than nine thousand (9,000) pounds.

(2) A truck with a declared gross weight greater than eleven thousand (11,000) pounds.

(3) A tractor used with a semitrailer with a declared gross weight greater than eleven thousand (11,000) pounds.

(4) A for-hire bus with a declared gross weight greater than eleven thousand (11,000) pounds.

(b) The fee to register a vehicle listed in subsection (a) for a period other than twelve (12) months is the amount determined under the following formula:

STEP ONE: Determine the number of months remaining until the vehicle's next registration date under IC 9-18.1-11-3. A partial month shall be rounded to one (1) month.

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

STEP THREE: Multiply the STEP TWO product by the applicable registration fee under this chapter for the vehicle.

(c) A fee described in subsection (b) shall be distributed in the same manner as the applicable registration fee under this chapter for the vehicle.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-29-5-13; 9-29-5-13.1; 9-29-5-13.4.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-19-19-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-19-19-6
Windshield wipers
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The windshield on a motor vehicle must be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow, or other moisture from the windshield. The device must be constructed to be controlled or operated by the driver of the vehicle.

(b) A windshield wiper upon a motor vehicle must be maintained in good working order.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-38(c); (d).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-28-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 28 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-28-2-3
Court
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "court" means a court of law or traffic tribunal.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 9-21-18-15 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-21-18-15
Violations; Class C infraction
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A person who installs a sign that violates section 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-29.1(g).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-20-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-20-6-4
Maximum vehicle weight; emergency permit; issuance; conditions; regulation of movement
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Notwithstanding IC 9-20-4 and subject to subsection (b), the maximum vehicle weight for an authorized emergency vehicle operated on a highway shall not be less than:

(1) twenty-four thousand (24,000) pounds on a single steering axle;

(2) thirty-three thousand five hundred (33,500) pounds on a single drive axle;

(3) sixty-two thousand (62,000) pounds on a tandem axle; or

(4) fifty-two thousand (52,000) pounds on a tandem rear drive steer axle.

(b) The maximum gross vehicle weight of an authorized emergency vehicle operated on a highway is eighty-six thousand (86,000) pounds.

(c) The Indiana department of transportation or an agency or a political subdivision authorized by this article to grant permits to operate tractor-mobile home rigs or permits for transporting heavy or oversize vehicles, loads, or other objects not conforming to this article may issue emergency permits to operate in or through Indiana without regard to IC 9-20-14-2 to a person during the period that the following conditions exist:

(1) A state of disaster emergency has been declared by the governor under IC 10-14-3-12.

(2) A state of emergency has been declared by the federal government for an area outside Indiana.

(3) The granting of emergency permits reasonably can be expected to provide relief of the conditions causing the declaration of the state of emergency.

(d) The Indiana department of transportation, an agency, or a political subdivision shall regulate movements by emergency permits to avoid undue hazards.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-20.2.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2003, SEC.39; P.L.196-2017, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-25-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-25-8-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.548.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-186 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-186
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-2.5-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.173.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-18.1-11-4
Vehicle subject to continuous registration; affidavit of nonuse
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a vehicle:

(1) becomes subject to registration under this article:

(A) on the date the vehicle is acquired; or

(B) for a vehicle owned by a person described in IC 9-18.1-2-7, on the earlier of:

(i) sixty (60) days after the person becomes an Indiana resident; or

(ii) the date on which the person registers the vehicle under this article; and

(2) remains subject to continuous registration under this article until:

(A) the vehicle is sold or otherwise disposed of; or

(B) the person that registered the vehicle becomes a nonresident.

(b) A person is not required to register a vehicle under this article if the person submits an affidavit demonstrating that the vehicle will not be used upon a highway for a period of at least ninety (90) consecutive days.

(c) A vehicle described in subsection (b) becomes subject to registration on the date on which the vehicle is used upon a highway.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-36-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 36 / Section 9-18.5-36-5
Fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The fee for a semiquincentennial license plate is twenty-five dollars ($25).

(b) The fee described in subsection (a) shall be collected by the bureau and deposited in the semiquincentennial trust fund established by section 6 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.154-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-18.5-11-3
Motorcycle ineligible to display plate
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A license plate issued under this chapter may not be displayed on a motorcycle.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-24.5-3.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-19-21-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 21 / Section 9-19-21-3
Lighting capabilities of strobe
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The strobe light required under section 2 of this chapter must have a candlepower of at least two million (2,000,000) on a horizontal plane and be capable of producing not less than eighty (80) double flashes during one (1) minute, or must meet the photometric requirements for class one 360 degree gaseous discharge warning lamps as prescribed by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards.

As added by P.L.114-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-30-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-30-7-4
Breath analysis; blood, urine, or other bodily substance; testing requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) If a chemical test conducted under this chapter involves an analysis of breath, the test must comply with the requirements under IC 9-30-6-5.

(b) IC 9-30-6-6 applies if a physician or a person trained in obtaining bodily substance samples who is acting under the direction of or under a protocol prepared by a physician or who has been engaged to obtain bodily substance samples:

(1) obtains a blood, urine, or other bodily substance sample from a person at the request of a law enforcement officer who acts under this section; or

(2) performs a chemical test on blood, urine, or another bodily substance obtained from a person under this section.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-30-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-30-6-11
Reinstatement of driving privileges; rescission of ignition interlock device requirement; conditions; findings of fact
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, IC 9-30-5, or IC 9-30-9, the court shall order the bureau to rescind an ignition interlock device requirement or reinstate the driving privileges of a person if:

(1) all of the charges under IC 9-30-5 have been dismissed and the prosecuting attorney states on the record that no charges will be refiled against the person;

(2) the court finds the allegations in a petition filed by a defendant under section 18 of this chapter are true; or

(3) the person:

(A) did not refuse to submit to a chemical test offered as a result of a law enforcement officer having probable cause to believe the person committed the offense charged; and

(B) has been found not guilty of all charges by a court or by a jury.

(b) The court's order must contain findings of fact establishing that the requirements for reinstatement described in subsection (a) have been met.

(c) A person whose driving privileges are reinstated under this section is not required to pay a reinstatement fee.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.76-2004, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 9-33-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-33-3-3
Class action for refunds
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A class action for refunds under this chapter may not be maintained in any court on behalf of any person who has not complied with the requirement of section 1 of this chapter before the class is certified. A refund under this chapter to a member of a class in a class action is subject to the time limits set forth in section 1 of this chapter based on the time the class member filed the claim with the bureau.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.632.
Ind. Code § 9-20-17-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 17 / Section 9-20-17-4
Equipment necessary for enforcement; purchase; costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Scales and other equipment necessary for the proper enforcement of this article may be purchased by the authority having charge of the maintenance of the highways on which the scales are or equipment is to be used.

(b) The cost of scales and equipment described under subsection (a) shall be charged to the maintenance of the highway on which the scale or equipment is used.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-13.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-125.7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-125.7
"Physician"
Status: in_force

Sec. 125.7. "Physician", for purposes of IC 9-30-6-6, means an individual who is licensed to practice medicine in Indiana under IC 25-22.5.

As added by P.L.224-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-14.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 9-18.1-14.5-7
Exempted vehicles
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A watercraft 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) A state or 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).

(b) The bureau may issue proof of registration under this chapter for a watercraft owned by or leased by the federal government.

(c) The bureau may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to assign permanent registration numbers and accompanying registration cards to watercraft owned or leased by an entity listed in subsection (a)(1).

As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 9-24-18-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-24-18-1
Driving without a license
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) An individual, except an individual exempted under IC 9-24-1-7, who knowingly or intentionally operates a motor vehicle upon a highway and has never received a valid driver's license commits a Class C misdemeanor. However, the offense is a:

(1) Class A misdemeanor if the individual has a prior unrelated conviction under this section;

(2) Class A misdemeanor if the operation of the motor vehicle results in bodily injury;

(3) Level 6 felony if the operation of the motor vehicle results in serious bodily injury; or

(4) Level 5 felony if the operation of the motor vehicle results in the death or catastrophic injury of another person.

(b) In a prosecution under this section, the burden is on the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant:

(1) had been issued a driver's license or permit that was valid; or

(2) was operating a motor driven cycle;

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

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-26.5.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.100-2010, SEC.3; P.L.125-2012, SEC.235; P.L.85-2013, SEC.62; P.L.217-2014, SEC.92; P.L.221-2014, SEC.71; P.L.198-2016, SEC.527; P.L.111-2021, SEC.77; P.L.117-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-14-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-14-6-7
"Record"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Record" means any information, books, papers, photographs, photostats, cards, films, tapes, recordings, electronic data, printouts, or other documentary materials, regardless of medium, that are created or maintained by the bureau.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-13-2-149.5; 9-14-3.5-6.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.186.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-18.5-8-1
License plate for persons with disabilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The bureau shall issue a license plate for a person with a disability that designates a vehicle as a vehicle that is regularly used to transport a person who:

(1) has been issued a permanent parking placard under IC 9-14-5 (before its repeal) or section 4 of this chapter; or

(2) is eligible to receive, but has not been issued, a permanent parking placard under section 4 of this chapter.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-22-1.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-25-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-25-9-1
Receipt of abstract or judgment of conviction; request for evidence of financial responsibility; time limitation
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) After the bureau receives:

(1) a certified abstract under IC 9-30-13-0.5 of the record of conviction of a person for a violation of a law relating to motor vehicles;

(2) a judgment or an abstract under IC 9-30-3-11 of a case resulting in a conviction, judgment, or forfeiture of security deposit; or

(3) a judgment, abstract, or other court order indicating the conviction of a person for a violation of a law relating to motor vehicles;

the bureau shall determine whether the bureau is required under subsection (b) to send to the person named in the judgment, abstract, or other court order a request for evidence of financial responsibility.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the bureau shall send a request for evidence of financial responsibility to a person referred to in subsection (a) if at least one (1) of the following applies to the person:

(1) The judgment, abstract, or other court order referred to in subsection (a) reports that the person committed a moving traffic violation for which points are assessed by the bureau under the point system, and, during a twelve (12) month period including the date of the violation referred to in the judgment, abstract, or other court order, the person committed at least two (2) additional moving traffic violations for which points are assessed by the bureau under the point system.

(2) The judgment, abstract, or other court order referred to in subsection (a) reports that the person was convicted of:

(A) a misdemeanor; or

(B) a felony;

involving a motor vehicle.

(3) The judgment, abstract, or other court order referred to in subsection (a) reports that the person committed a moving traffic violation for which points are assessed by the bureau under the point system and the driving privileges of the person were previously suspended for violation of the financial responsibility requirements of IC 9-25.

(c) The bureau shall not request evidence of financial responsibility under subsection (b) if the information required under subsection (a) indicates that the underlying offense occurred more than five (5) years prior to the date the bureau receives the information required under subsection (a).

(d) The expungement or other removal from a person's record of an underlying judgment or conviction for which the bureau sends to the person a request for evidence of financial responsibility under this section does not alter or otherwise affect a penalty imposed by the bureau on the person for the person's failure to provide evidence of financial responsibility under this article.

As added by P.L.59-1994, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.94-1997, SEC.5; P.L.125-2012, SEC.283; P.L.59-2013, SEC.32; P.L.149-2015, SEC.74; P.L.111-2021, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 9-33-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-33-2-5
Docketing of cause; bureau not liable for costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. On the filing of a petition for judicial review under this chapter, the cause shall be docketed by the clerk of the court in the name of the petitioner against the bureau. The issues shall be considered closed by denial of all matters at issue without the necessity of filing any further pleadings. The bureau is not liable or taxable for any cost in any action for judicial review under this chapter.

As added by P.L.149-2015, SEC.110.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-4
"Coerce"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "coerce" means threatening to:

(1) terminate, cancel, or refuse to renew a recreational vehicle dealer agreement without good cause; or

(2) withhold product lines or delay product delivery in order to obtain an amendment to a recreational vehicle dealer agreement.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-152.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-152.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.115-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.160.
Ind. Code § 9-17-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-17-4-8
Permission for special identification number; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The bureau shall review an application submitted under section 7 of this chapter. If the bureau determines the application is complete, the bureau shall issue to the applicant written permission to make or stamp a special identification number on the vehicle. The bureau shall designate the special identification number and the location of the special identification number on the vehicle.

(b) A new special identification number may not cover or otherwise obscure an original identification number that is visible on a vehicle.

(c) A new special identification number that is stamped or otherwise placed on a vehicle under this chapter becomes the lawful identification number of the vehicle for all purposes, including for purposes of selling or transferring the vehicle.

(d) A person that covers or obscures an original or special identification number as described in subsection (b) commits a Class B infraction.

As added by P.L.262-2013, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.18; P.L.198-2016, SEC.234.
Ind. Code § 9-21-15-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 15 / Section 9-21-15-8
Violations; Class C infraction
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-45.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-18.5-4-4
Vehicle displaying Medal of Honor or prisoner of war license plate exempt from parking fees and certain penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) An individual who has been issued under this chapter a license plate designating the individual's vehicle as being owned or leased by a recipient of the Medal of Honor or former prisoner of war may not be:

(1) charged a fee for parking the vehicle displaying the license plate in a metered space; or

(2) assessed a penalty for parking the vehicle displaying the license plate in a metered space for longer than the time permitted.

(b) This section does not authorize parking of a vehicle in a parking place during a time when parking in the space is prohibited if the prohibition is:

(1) posted; and

(2) authorized:

(A) by ordinance in a city or town; or

(B) by order of the Indiana department of transportation.

(c) An individual other than the owner or lessee of a vehicle displaying a Medal of Honor or former prisoner of war license plate authorized by this chapter is not entitled to the parking privileges established by this section.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-17-4.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-18.1-14-2
Application; false statement; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A person that desires to register an off-road vehicle or a snowmobile must submit an application, in a form and manner prescribed by the bureau, that contains the following:

(1) The name of the owner of the off-road vehicle or snowmobile and, if the off-road vehicle or snowmobile is leased, the name of the lessee.

(2) The person's address in Indiana, including the county and township, on the date of the application, as follows:

(A) If the person is an individual, the person's residence address. However, if the person participates in the address confidentiality program under IC 5-26.5, the address may be a substitute address designated by the office of the attorney general under IC 5-26.5.

(B) If the person is not an individual, the person's principal office in Indiana.

(C) If the person does not have a physical residence or office in Indiana, the county and township in Indiana where the off-road vehicle or snowmobile will be primarily operated.

(3) A description of the off-road vehicle or snowmobile to be registered, including the identification number and color of the off-road vehicle or snowmobile.

(4) Any other information required by the bureau.

The bureau may not register an off-road vehicle or a snowmobile that does not have an identification number.

(b) An application made online or through the United States mail is not required to be sworn or notarized.

(c) A person may apply on behalf of another person to register an off-road vehicle or a snowmobile under this chapter. However, the person in whose name the off-road vehicle or snowmobile will be registered must sign and verify the application.

(d) A person that makes a false statement in an application under this section commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-2.5-4; 9-18-2.5-6(c).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-72 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-72
"Habitual violator"
Status: in_force

Sec. 72. "Habitual violator", for purposes of IC 9-30-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-30-10-4.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-12-1-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-18.5-6-1
Purple Heart license plate; design; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The bureau shall design a license plate that will designate a vehicle as being registered to:

(1) an individual; or

(2) the surviving spouse (who has not remarried) of an individual;

who has been awarded a Purple Heart decoration.

(b) Upon proper application, the bureau may modify a license plate designed under subsection (a)(1) to designate a vehicle as being registered to an individual who is:

(1) described in subsection (a)(1); and

(2) eligible to be issued:

(A) a placard under IC 9-14-5 (before its repeal) or IC 9-18.5-8; or

(B) a person with a disability registration plate under IC 9-18.5-8.

An individual described in subsection (a)(2) is not eligible to receive a modified license plate under this subsection.

(c) An individual who:

(1) knowingly; or

(2) intentionally;

falsely professes to have the qualifications to obtain a license plate under subsection (b) commits a Class C misdemeanor.

(d) An individual who owns a vehicle bearing a license plate issued under subsection (b) and knows that the individual is not entitled to a license plate issued under subsection (b) commits a Class C misdemeanor.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-19-1.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.29-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-21-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 21 / Section 9-18.5-21-1
Design and issuance
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The bureau shall design and issue an Indiana health trust license plate as a special group recognition license plate under IC 9-18.5-12.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-42-1.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-32-11-21 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-32-11-21
Maintenance of files for motor vehicles or watercraft sales
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a dealer that sells a motor vehicle or watercraft must maintain a separate file for each sale.

(b) The following documents, if applicable to the sale, must be maintained in the file required by subsection (a) for each sale of a motor vehicle or watercraft:

(1) Finance agreement.

(2) Sales receipt from auction.

(3) Title affidavit required by IC 9-32-4-1.

(4) Interim plates generated in error.

(5) Copy of rebuilt vehicle disclosure required by IC 9-32-13-6.

(6) Bill of sale.

(7) Copy of title.

(8) Form ST-108 (department of state revenue certificate of gross retail or use tax paid on the purchase of a motor vehicle or watercraft).

(9) Proof of delivery or transmission of the certificate of title required by IC 9-32-4-1(b)(3).

(10) Flood damage affidavit required under IC 9-32-9-13.

As added by P.L.137-2018, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.120-2020, SEC.68.
Ind. Code § 9-21-20-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 20 / Section 9-21-20-3
Department of correction; department vehicles; policies and procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The department of correction shall establish policies and procedures for the designation of departmental vehicles as authorized emergency vehicles.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-2(d) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-29-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 29 / Section 9-18.5-29-2
Design; consultation with members of armed forces retiree organizations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The bureau shall confer with members of armed forces retiree organizations concerning the design of the:

(1) Hoosier veteran license plate;

(2) disabled Hoosier veteran license plate; and

(3) emblems denoting the branch of service or conflict in which the veteran or disabled veteran served.

(b) The emblems used to denote a branch of service for the:

(1) disabled Hoosier veteran license plate under (IC 9-18.5-5); and

(2) Hoosier veteran license plate (under this chapter);

must be identical.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-50-4.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.24-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 9-22-3-19 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-22-3-19
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-3.6-10(a) part; 9-1-3.6-10(d) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.106-2008, SEC.17; P.L.92-2013, SEC.47; P.L.151-2015, SEC.20; P.L.188-2015, SEC.83; P.L.198-2016, SEC.399. Repealed by P.L.179-2017, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 9-30-10-15 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-30-10-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-12-2-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.101-1997, SEC.3; P.L.28-2010, SEC.8; P.L.125-2012, SEC.357; P.L.85-2013, SEC.105. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.142.
Ind. Code § 9-21-8-44 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-21-8-44
Coasting in neutral when traveling upon a down grade; prohibition
Status: in_force

Sec. 44. (a) A person who drives a motor vehicle may not coast with the gears of the vehicle in neutral when traveling upon a down grade.

(b) A person who drives a commercial motor vehicle may not coast with the clutch disengaged when traveling upon a down grade.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-117.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-21-8-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-21-8-7.5
Overtaking and passing; worksite no passing zones
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. (a) This section applies to a worksite:

(1) upon a highway divided into two (2) or more marked lanes for traffic moving in the same direction; and

(2) for which vehicles are instructed to merge from one (1) lane into another lane by an appropriate sign.

(b) A person who drives a vehicle may not pass another vehicle that is in the lane into which traffic is directed to merge within the posted no passing zone established by the Indiana department of transportation.

As added by P.L.75-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-66 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-66
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-7-3-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-66.7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-66.7
"For-hire bus"
Status: in_force

Sec. 66.7. "For-hire bus" means a bus that is:

(1) used to carry passengers for hire; or

(2) operated for compensation.

The term does not include a bus that is a not-for-hire bus.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.110.
Ind. Code § 9-32-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-32-11-5
Franchise; filing with secretary of state
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to dealers selling new manufactured homes or trailers.

(b) A dealer proposing to sell new motor vehicles or watercraft shall file and maintain with the secretary:

(1) a current copy of each franchise to which the dealer is a party; or

(2) if the dealer is a party to multiple franchises that are identical except for stated items, a copy of the franchise form with supplemental schedules of variations from the form.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.31; P.L.151-2015, SEC.66; P.L.179-2017, SEC.82; P.L.120-2020, SEC.62; P.L.185-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 9-17-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-17-3-5
Sale or transfer of vehicle under court order or by law
Status: reserved

Sec. 5. (a) Whenever a vehicle for which a certificate of title is required by this article is sold or transferred:

(1) under an order or a process of an Indiana court;

(2) under any provision of an Indiana statute; or

(3) by operation of law;

the person that obtains the vehicle may obtain a certificate of title for the vehicle by filing an application for the certificate of title with the bureau and attaching to the application written evidence showing the order, process, statute, or operation under which the person obtained ownership of the vehicle.

(b) The bureau shall use due diligence to ascertain that the sale was in conformity with the order, process, statute, or operation under which the sale or transfer occurred. The order, process, statute, or operation may substitute for proof of ownership under IC 9-17-2-4, but the applicant must comply with IC 9-17 to receive a certificate of title.

(c) An order or a process of an Indiana court described in subsection (a) must include the:

(1) year of manufacture of;

(2) make and model of;

(3) vehicle identification number of; and

(4) name and address of the person that is entitled to;

the vehicle.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-46.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.82; P.L.198-2016, SEC.225; P.L.256-2017, SEC.105.
Ind. Code § 9-30-5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-30-5-16
Specialized driving privileges; ignition interlock device; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the court may, in granting specialized driving privileges under IC 9-30-16-3 or IC 9-30-16-4, also order that the specialized driving privileges include the requirement that a person may not operate a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is equipped with a functioning registered ignition interlock device under IC 9-30-8.

(b) A court may not order the installation of an ignition interlock device on a vehicle operated by an employee to whom any of the following apply:

(1) Has been convicted of violating section 1 or 2 of this chapter.

(2) Is employed as the operator of a vehicle owned, leased, or provided by the employee's employer.

(3) Is subject to a labor agreement that prohibits an employee who is convicted of an alcohol related offense from operating the employer's vehicle.

(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates a court order issued under this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-6-8-5 part; 9-11-3-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.76-2004, SEC.8; P.L.172-2006, SEC.2; P.L.217-2014, SEC.130; P.L.113-2014, SEC.31; P.L.188-2015, SEC.108; P.L.28-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 9-25-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-25-5-4
Persons identified in accident reports; certificate of compliance
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) To avoid suspension of driving privileges or motor vehicle registration suspension, or both, under this article, a person identified under section 2 of this chapter who receives a request for evidence of financial responsibility must ensure that the insurance company of the person provides the bureau with a certificate of compliance indicating that financial responsibility required by IC 9-25-4-1 was in effect with respect to the motor vehicle, or the operation of the motor vehicle, on the date of the accident described in the accident report. It is the responsibility of the person who receives a request for evidence of financial responsibility to ensure that the insurance company of the person has provided a certificate of compliance.

(b) Proof that the bureau:

(1) did not receive a certificate of compliance during the applicable compliance response period for a person presented with a request for evidence of financial responsibility under section 2 of this chapter;

(2) received a certificate of compliance that did not indicate that financial responsibility was in effect with respect to the motor vehicle that the person was operating on the date of the accident described in the accident report; or

(3) suspended the driving privileges or motor vehicle registration, or both, under IC 9-25-6-3 after presenting a person with a request for evidence of financial responsibility under section 2 of this chapter;

is prima facie evidence in a civil action that the person presented with the request for evidence of financial responsibility did not have an operator's or a motor vehicle liability policy in effect with respect to the motor vehicle that the person was operating on the date of the accident described in the accident report.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.75-2001, SEC.1; P.L.125-2012, SEC.251; P.L.120-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-124.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-124.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.2-1997, SEC.27. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.146.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-18.5-6-2
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. An Indiana resident who:

(1) is a recipient of; or

(2) is the surviving spouse (who has not remarried) of a recipient of;

a Purple Heart decoration may apply for and receive one (1) or more Purple Heart plates.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-19-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.29-2021, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-27-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-27-2-1
Office defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of traffic safety.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 9-24-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-24-2-6
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. An individual 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. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.428.
Ind. Code § 9-21-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-21-10-1
Passengers; number; seating restrictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) In addition to the person who operates a motorcycle, one (1) person may be carried on the motorcycle. A passenger may be carried only on a firmly attached and regular seat designed for passenger use.

(b) A passenger may not be carried on a motor driven cycle.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.44; P.L.111-2021, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 9-30-6-17 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-30-6-17
Trial date; notice; application
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) At least ten (10) days before the scheduled trial date of a person charged with a violation of IC 9-30-5, the prosecuting attorney shall notify any person who suffered bodily injury as a result of the alleged offense of the scheduled trial date. The notice must include information concerning the time and place of the trial.

(b) If the injured person died as a result of the alleged offense, the notice required under subsection (a) shall be given to the deceased person's parents, spouse, and children.

(c) This section applies only if the defendant's trial occurs more than ten (10) days after the alleged offense.

(d) A prosecuting attorney's failure to comply with this section is not grounds for postconviction relief.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-4-17.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-73.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-73.3
"Highway, road and street fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 73.3. "Highway, road and street fund" refers to the highway, road and street fund established by IC 8-14-2-2.1.

As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 9-21-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-21-13-7
Violations; Class C infraction
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1.5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-141 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-141
"Public agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 141. "Public agency", for purposes of IC 9-22-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-22-1-3.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-19-10.5-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 10.5 / Section 9-19-10.5-0.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.214. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 9-30-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-30-8-5
Restricted license; issuance by bureau
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If a court orders a person under IC 9-30-5-16 to operate only a vehicle that is equipped with an ignition interlock device, the bureau shall include that condition when issuing a license.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-6-8-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-21-4-17 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-21-4-17
Preferential right-of-way at intersections; signs
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. Whenever traffic at an intersection is controlled by signs, preferential right-of-way may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs under this chapter.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-34.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-25-6-15.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-25-6-15.5
Forbearance for reinstatement fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 15.5. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

(1) "Forbearance" means a stay of enforcing payment on reinstatement fees owed by a nonviolent offender.

(2) "Job training" means any type of instruction that enables an individual who:

(A) is an ex-offender who has completed the individual's criminal sentence; or

(B) is serving a term of probation or parole;

to acquire vocational skills so the individual is employable or able to seek a higher grade of employment.

(3) "Nonviolent offender" means a person who is not convicted of an offense under IC 11-8-8-5.

(b) An individual who is liable for reinstatement fees imposed under section 15 of this chapter may have all of the reinstatement fees placed in forbearance if the individual:

(1) is a nonviolent offender;

(2) has completed the individual's criminal sentence or is serving a term of probation or parole; and

(3) is enrolled in job training or maintains consistent employment for at least three (3) years.

(c) If an individual:

(1) is eligible to have reinstatement fees placed in forbearance; and

(2) maintains consistent employment for at least three (3) years;

the bureau shall waive the individual's reinstatement fees.

(d) The bureau shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.

As added by P.L.86-2021, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-20 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-20
Written recreational vehicle dealer agreements; area of sales responsibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor may not sell recreational vehicles in Indiana to a recreational vehicle dealer unless the parties enter into a written recreational vehicle dealer agreement under this chapter.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, a recreational vehicle dealer may not sell a new recreational vehicle in Indiana unless the parties enter into a written recreational vehicle dealer agreement with a recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor.

(c) The recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor shall designate the area of sales responsibility exclusively assigned to the recreational vehicle dealer in the recreational vehicle dealer agreement, and a recreational vehicle dealer may not sell outside the area of sales responsibility listed in the recreational vehicle dealer agreement.

(d) Without the consent of the parties, the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor may not review or change the area of sales responsibility designated under subsection (c) for a duration that shall be stated in the written recreational vehicle dealer agreement.

(e) The recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor may not contract with another recreational vehicle dealer for the sale of the same line make in the area of sales responsibility designated to the recreational vehicle dealer under subsection (c) for the duration of the recreational vehicle dealer agreement.

(f) A recreational vehicle manufacturer may not issue a policy or procedure that violates or substantially alters a provision of the recreational vehicle dealer agreement for the duration of the recreational vehicle dealer agreement.

(g) A recreational vehicle manufacturer shall distribute new recreational vehicles to recreational vehicle dealers in a fair and equitable manner.

(h) A recreational vehicle manufacturer shall agree to provide to a recreational vehicle dealer adequate technical data to perform proper service and repairs.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-28-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 28 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-28-2-5
Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "jurisdiction" means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a province of Canada.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 15 / Section 9-18.5-15-1
"School corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "school corporation" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-17.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-31-1.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-69 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-69
"Franchisor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 69. "Franchisor", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2.1-24.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.21; P.L.104-2024, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 9-24-17.7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 17.7 / Section 9-24-17.7-1
Request for vaccination or immunity status prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The bureau shall not request information regarding an individual's vaccination status or proof of immunity when an individual applies for a physical credential or a mobile credential under this article.

As added by P.L.111-2021, SEC.76. Amended by P.L.211-2023, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 9-32-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-32-9-2
Established place of business
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) An automotive salvage recycler licensed in Indiana must have an established place of business in Indiana conducting the business that is the basis for the license. An established place of business that performs only ministerial tasks is not considered to be conducting business.

(b) An automotive salvage recycler that violates this section commits a Class A infraction.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.170; P.L.151-2015, SEC.53; P.L.174-2016, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 9-21-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-21-7-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: Repealed.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.1-1991, SEC.95.
Ind. Code § 9-20-18-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-20-18-10
Maintenance personnel; assistance in enforcement; powers and duties; compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The department of transportation may deputize and appoint the department's regularly employed maintenance personnel to assist in the enforcement of this article.

(b) Maintenance personnel delegated and appointed under this section shall report to the proper officers any violations of this article for prosecution by the proper officers.

(c) For the purpose of enforcing this article, an employee who is designated:

(1) has the power of a police officer anywhere in Indiana;

(2) must subscribe an oath; and

(3) must furnish a bond of one thousand dollars ($1,000):

(A) for faithful performance of the employee's duties as a special officer running to the state; and

(B) approved and filed in the office of the secretary of state.

(d) An employee described under this section may not receive additional salary or wages due to the employee's services under this section.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-17 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-27-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-27-7-3
Bureau to develop a motorcycle operator safety education program
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The bureau shall develop and administer a motorcycle operator safety education program that, at a minimum, must:

(1) provide motorcycle operator education;

(2) train and certify rider coach trainers;

(3) increase public awareness of motorcycle safety; and

(4) evaluate and recommend improvements to the motorcycle operator licensing system.

As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.552.
Ind. Code § 9-32-9-18 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-32-9-18
Late model vehicles purchased by disposal facilities or automotive salvage rebuilders; completion of recordkeeping forms; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) This section applies to vehicles and their component parts that are in either their current model year or in the immediately preceding six (6) model years when purchased by a recycling facility or automotive salvage rebuilder.

(b) A recycling facility and automotive salvage rebuilder licensed under this chapter shall comply with the recordkeeping requirements under section 15 of this chapter for the purchase of a salvage motor vehicle or major component part.

(c) A recycling facility or automotive salvage rebuilder that fails to comply with subsection (a) or (b) commits a Class A infraction.

As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 9-21-19-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-21-19-1
Permit requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person may not:

(1) construct a private entrance, driveway, or approach connecting with a highway in the state highway system or the state maintained route through a city or town; or

(2) cut or remove a curb along a highway;

without a written permit from the Indiana department of transportation. The action must be in accordance with the rules and requirements of the department.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-13-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-13-3-9
Reimbursement of member expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4, and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. Expenses incurred under this subsection shall be paid out of the funds appropriated to the lieutenant governor.

(b) Each member of the commission who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on interim study committees established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.

As added by P.L.128-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 9-24-18-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-24-18-4
Permitting unlawful operation of vehicle
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A person may not authorize or knowingly permit a motor vehicle owned by the person or under the person's control to be operated by a person who does not have a legal right to do so or in violation of this title.

(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-4-51; 9-1-4-53(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 9-21-14-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-21-14-4
Driving between vehicles of marching band procession; authorization
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person who drives a vehicle that is not in a marching band procession may not drive the vehicle between the vehicles of the marching band procession, except when:

(1) authorized to do so by a traffic officer; or

(2) the vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-154.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-154.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.151-2015, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-156 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-156
"Road tractor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 156. "Road tractor" means a vehicle designed and used for drawing other vehicles and not constructed to carry any load independently or any part of the weight of a vehicle or load drawn independently.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-21-2-1.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-21-2-1.3
Expiration of rule adopted under section 1 of this chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.3. A rule adopted under section 1 of this chapter, before its amendment by P.L.36-2008, expires on the date on which the commissioner of the Indiana department of transportation issues an order under section 1 of this chapter, as amended by P.L.36-2008.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.215.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-33.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-33.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.88. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 9-17-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-17-2-4
Information accompanying application for certificate of title; certificate of title format
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an application for a certificate of title for a vehicle for which a certificate of title has been issued previously must be accompanied by the previously issued certificate of title.

(b) An application for a certificate of title submitted only to remove a satisfied lien is not required to be accompanied by the previously issued certificate of title if the application is accompanied by a written instrument:

(1) on the lienholder's letterhead;

(2) identifying the vehicle identification number; and

(3) stating that the lien has been satisfied.

(c) An application for a certificate of title for a vehicle for which a certificate of title has not been issued previously must be accompanied by the following:

(1) If the vehicle is in Indiana, a manufacturer's certificate of origin as provided in IC 9-32-5-3.

(2) If the vehicle is brought into Indiana from another state, the following:

(A) A sworn bill of sale or dealer's invoice fully describing the vehicle.

(B) The most recent registration receipt issued for the vehicle.

(C) Any other information that the bureau requires to establish ownership.

(d) A certificate of title may be possessed either in printed form or electronic form.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-1(a) part; Pre-2016 Revision Citation: subsection (b) formerly 9-17-2-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.74; P.L.92-2013, SEC.39; P.L.198-2016, SEC.204; P.L.27-2018, SEC.2; P.L.120-2020, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-18.5-4-2
Contents of Medal of Honor and prisoner of war license plate
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A Medal of Honor license plate must display the following:

(1) An identification number.

(2) The branch of service that awarded the Medal of Honor denoted at the bottom of the license plate followed by the words "Medal of Honor".

(3) An image of the Medal of Honor for the applicable branch of service to the left of the identification number.

(b) A former prisoner of war license plate must display the following:

(1) An identification number.

(2) The legend "Ex-POW".

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

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-17-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 9-30-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-30-3-3
Judge
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "judge" means an officer authorized by law to sit as a court.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-30-3-5.7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-30-3-5.7
Electronic traffic ticket; issuance; signatures; electronic transmission
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.7. (a) When a law enforcement officer issues an electronic traffic ticket, the law enforcement officer:

(1) may print the electronic traffic ticket at the site of the traffic violation; and

(2) shall inform the individual to whom the electronic traffic ticket has been issued and note on the electronic traffic ticket whether the individual must appear in court on a specific date at a specific time.

(b) An electronic traffic ticket issued under this chapter that bears a printed or digital signature of:

(1) the law enforcement officer who issued the electronic traffic ticket; and

(2) the prosecuting attorney, or a representative of the office of the prosecuting attorney, of the county in which the electronic traffic ticket was issued;

is admissible in a court proceeding as if the signatures referred to in subdivisions (1) and (2) were original signatures.

(c) A law enforcement officer who issues an electronic traffic ticket may transmit the electronic traffic ticket to the court electronically if the court and the electronic traffic ticket are in compliance with the administrative rules adopted by the supreme court.

(d) A law enforcement officer who issues an electronic traffic ticket shall indicate on the electronic traffic ticket whether the law enforcement officer served the person receiving the electronic traffic ticket.

(e) The electronic transmission of an electronic traffic ticket shall be considered by the court as an original certified copy of the traffic information and summons or complaint and summons. An electronic traffic ticket may be used:

(1) to notify the bureau of an Indiana resident who fails to:

(A) appear; or

(B) answer a traffic information and summons or complaint and summons;

(2) to notify the bureau of a defendant who is not an Indiana resident and who fails to:

(A) appear; or

(B) answer a traffic information and summons;

(3) to notify the bureau upon a final determination of a defendant's failure to appear; or

(4) as a record of a traffic case that an individual has been charged with a traffic offense when:

(A) the individual has been convicted;

(B) a judgment has been entered; or

(C) a finding has been made by a court.

As added by P.L.184-2007, SEC.58; P.L.206-2007, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 9-21-17-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 9-21-17-7
Crossing roadway at point not marked as a crosswalk; yield of right-of-way to traffic
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-88(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-32-9-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-32-9-12
Reassignment of certificate of salvage title; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A dealer licensed under this article may reassign a certificate of salvage title one (1) time without applying to the bureau for the issuance of a new certificate of salvage title.

(b) A dealer that violates this section commits a Class A infraction.

As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 9-21-18-13 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-21-18-13
Pedestrian crossing signs installed after July 1, 1990; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A pedestrian crossing sign that is installed after July 1, 1990, to control the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in an area subject to this chapter must meet the following requirements:

(1) The face of the sign must have a white background with black legend and a black border.

(2) The sign must be either rectangular or square.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-29.1(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-19-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-19-14-3
Audibility requirements for sirens, whistles, and bells; use of siren
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than five hundred (500) feet and of a type approved by the state police department. The siren may not be used except when the vehicle is operated as follows:

(1) In response to an emergency call.

(2) In the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violation of the law. In this case, the driver of the vehicle shall sound the vehicle's siren when reasonably necessary to warn pedestrians and other drivers of the vehicle's approach.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-35(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-21-3.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 9-21-3.5-5
"Owner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "owner" means a person in whose name a motor vehicle is registered under:

(1) IC 9-18 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.1;

(2) the laws of another state;

(3) the laws of a foreign country; or

(4) the International Registration Plan.

As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.45. Amended by P.L.257-2017, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 9-22-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-22-5-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.147.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-101 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-101
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-7-4-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.129.
Ind. Code § 9-27-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-27-2-4
Office; powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The office shall do the following to carry out this chapter:

(1) Develop, plan, and conduct programs and activities designed to prevent and reduce traffic accidents and to facilitate the control of traffic on Indiana streets and highways.

(2) Advise, recommend, and consult with state departments, divisions, boards, commissions, and agencies concerning traffic safety, accident prevention, and traffic facilitation programs and activities and coordinate these programs and activities on an effective statewide basis.

(3) Organize and conduct, in cooperation with state departments and agencies, programs, services, and activities designed to aid political subdivisions in the control of traffic and prevention of traffic accidents.

(4) Develop informational, educational, and promotional material on traffic control and traffic accident prevention, disseminate the material through all possible means of public information, and serve as a clearinghouse for information and publicity on traffic control and accident prevention programs and activities of state departments and agencies. These activities must include materials and information designed to make senior citizens aware of the effect of age on driving ability.

(5) Cooperate with public and private agencies interested in traffic control and traffic accident prevention in the development and conduct of public informational and educational activities designed to promote traffic safety or to support the official traffic safety program of Indiana.

(6) Study and determine the merits of proposals affecting traffic control, traffic safety, or traffic accident prevention activities in Indiana and recommend to the governor and the general assembly the measures that will serve to further control and reduce traffic accidents.

(7) Study proposed revisions and amendments to the motor vehicle laws and all other laws concerning traffic safety and make recommendations relative to those laws to the governor and general assembly.

(8) Develop and conduct a program of effective alcohol and drug countermeasures to protect and conserve life and property on Indiana streets and highways.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-6-2-5(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.210-2005, SEC.54; P.L.197-2011, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-18.1-11-2
Operation of vehicle with expired license plates; violation
Status: repealed

Sec. 2. (a) If the date on which the registration of a vehicle expires is a day on which all license branches located in the county in which the vehicle is registered are closed, including:

(1) a Sunday; or

(2) a legal holiday listed in IC 1-1-9-1;

the registration expires at midnight on the date following the next day on which a license branch located in the county in which the vehicle is registered is open for business.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (a) and IC 9-18.5-34-3, a person that owns or operates a vehicle may not operate or permit the operation of a vehicle that:

(1) is required to be registered under this chapter; and

(2) has expired license plates.

(c) A person that operates or permits the operation of a motor vehicle in violation of subsection (b) commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: subsection (a) formerly 9-18-2-50; subsection (b) formerly 9-18-2-7(b); subsection (c) formerly 9-18-2-7(h).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-21-12-18 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-21-12-18
School bus and special purpose bus; obstruction of emergency exits and doors; driver penalties; employer penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) Whenever a school bus or special purpose bus is transporting passengers, the school bus or special purpose bus emergency escape exits, doors, emergency exit windows, roof exits, and service doors must be free of any obstruction that:

(1) inhibits or obstructs an exit; or

(2) renders the means of exit hazardous.

(b) A driver who knowingly operates a school bus or special purpose bus in violation of subsection (a) commits a Class C misdemeanor.

(c) A person who knowingly directs a driver to operate a school bus or special purpose bus in violation of subsection (a) commits a Class C misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.107-2006, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.113-2014, SEC.28; P.L.217-2014, SEC.65; P.L.109-2015, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 9-24-2.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 9-24-2.5-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.115. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.138; P.L.225-2011, SEC.88; P.L.64-2014, SEC.74. Repealed by P.L.71-2019, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 9-19-11-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-19-11-8.5
Failure to comply; mitigation of damages
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. In a civil action seeking to recover damages for personal injuries or death experienced by a plaintiff who:

(1) was in a motor vehicle that was manufactured after September 1, 1986, and equipped with at least one (1) inflatable restraint system; and

(2) was fifteen (15) years of age or older at the time the cause of action accrued;

evidence that the motor vehicle was not operating in compliance with section 2 or 3.6 of this chapter may be admitted as proof of failure to mitigate damages.

As added by P.L.49-2024, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 9-14-13-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-14-13-12
Report to budget committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Not later than December 1, 2023, and not later than December 1 of every year thereafter, the bureau shall provide a report to the budget committee that includes:

(1) the amount of revenue received by the bureau in the calendar year in exchange for the disclosure of personal information or data to any person or entity; and

(2) detailed, specific information on the bureau's use, or intended use, of the revenue described in subdivision (1).

As added by P.L.108-2023, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.309.
Ind. Code § 9-32-7.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 9-32-7.5-1
Chapter effective date
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter is effective beginning July 1, 2021.

As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 9-21-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-21-3-8
Red or yellow flashing signals
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) This section does not apply at railroad grade crossings.

(b) Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow light is used in a traffic signal or with a traffic sign, vehicular traffic shall obey the signal in the following manner:

(1) Flashing red (stop signal) means the following:

(A) When a red lens is illuminated by rapid intermittent flashes, a person who drives a vehicle shall stop at a clearly marked stop line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection.

(B) If no line exists, the person shall stop at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the person has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the roadway.

(C) The right to proceed is subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.

(2) Except as provided in subdivision (3), flashing yellow (caution signal) means that when a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, a person who drives a vehicle may proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution.

(3) When a yellow lens with an arrow is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, a person who operates a vehicle may turn only after yielding to oncoming traffic.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-37.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.43-2011, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 9-21-4-20 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-21-4-20
Highway worksites; signage
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) For purposes of this section, "highway worksite" has the meaning set forth in IC 8-23-2-15.

(b) The Indiana department of transportation shall design and manufacture or have manufactured signs that inform vehicle operators of the offenses and penalties under:

(1) IC 8-23-32;

(2) IC 9-21-5-11; and

(3) IC 9-21-8-56.

(c) A sign described in subsection (b) shall be posted at a reasonable distance before a highway worksite by:

(1) the Indiana department of transportation;

(2) a political subdivision; or

(3) a contractor of the:

(A) Indiana department of transportation; or

(B) political subdivision;

that is working at the highway worksite.

A sign that is posted before a highway worksite must be posted in accordance with the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices or the Indiana Work Site Traffic Control Manual.

As added by P.L.40-2007, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.120-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-92.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-92.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.23. Repealed by P.L.151-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-20-9-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-20-9-9
Combinations of vehicles exceeding dimensional and weight restrictions; conditions for operation
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A combination of vehicles, including a towing vehicle and a disabled vehicle or combination of disabled vehicles, that exceeds the dimensional and weight restrictions imposed by this article may be operated on a highway upon the following conditions and in accordance with the rules that the Indiana department of transportation prescribes:

(1) The towing vehicle must be:

(A) specifically designed for such operations;

(B) equipped with amber flashing lights; and

(C) capable of utilizing the lighting and braking systems of the disabled vehicle or combination of vehicles if the systems are operational.

(2) Subject to subdivision (3), the disabled vehicle or combination of disabled vehicles may not exceed the dimensional or weight restrictions imposed by this article unless a permit for operation in excess of those restrictions has been granted to the disabled vehicle or combination of disabled vehicles under this article.

(3) However, an owner or operator of a towing vehicle that is transporting a disabled vehicle or combination of disabled vehicles from the place where the vehicle became disabled to the nearest appropriate repair facility and has a gross vehicle weight that is equal to or exceeds the gross vehicle weight of the disabled vehicle or combination of disabled vehicles is not subject to the penalties imposed by IC 9-20-18-1 through IC 9-20-18-10 and IC 9-20-18-12 if:

(A) the disabled vehicle or combination of disabled vehicles exceeds the dimensional or weight restrictions imposed by IC 9-20-3 or IC 9-20-4; and

(B) a permit for the excess has not been granted.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-12.5(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.347; P.L.196-2017, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-134 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-134
"Private business property or shopping center"
Status: in_force

Sec. 134. "Private business property" or "shopping center", for purposes of IC 9-21-18, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-21-18-2.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-18.1-4-3
Display of proof of registration; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The bureau shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 regarding the size, character, display, mounting, securing, content, issuance, replacement, and life cycle of license plates, temporary license plates, renewal stickers, and other proof of registration.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-2-8; 9-18-2-25; 9-18-2-32; 9-18-2-33; 9-18-2-36; 9-18-2-38; 9-18-2-47; 9-18-2-49; 9-18-9-3; 9-18-13-1.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-14.1-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14.1 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-14.1-5-4
Statewide license branch budget
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The commission shall develop a statewide license branch budget. If the commission board determines that the total of:

(1) revenues from license branch operations; and

(2) appropriations received by the commission;

are insufficient to support license branch operations, the commission may increase fees by rule under IC 9-14-8-3(4).

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-16-3-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.195.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 9-24-16.5-4
Photo exempt identification card not accepted by federal agency
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A photo exempt identification card must include a statement on the card that indicates that the photo exempt identification card may not be accepted by any federal agency for federal identification or any other federal purpose.

As added by P.L.197-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-14-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-14-11-8
Practice of medicine
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The evaluation of medical reports for the commissioner by a member of the board does not constitute the practice of medicine. This chapter does not authorize a person to engage in the practice of the healing arts or the practice of medicine as defined by law.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-14-4-7.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-14.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 9-18.1-14.5-3
Registration; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The bureau may not register a watercraft unless:

(1) the watercraft has an identification number;

(2) the registrant:

(A) pays the applicable boat excise tax for the watercraft under IC 6-6-11; or

(B) provides proof in a manner acceptable to the bureau that the watercraft is exempt from the boat excise tax for watercraft under IC 6-6-11;

(3) the registrant titles the watercraft under IC 9-17; and

(4) the registrant pays the appropriate registration fee under section 6 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 9-22-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-22-3-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3.6-2(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.93-2010, SEC.7; P.L.217-2014, SEC.66; P.L.198-2016, SEC.391. Repealed by P.L.179-2017, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 9-25-6-18 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-25-6-18
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-31.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.274. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.102.
Ind. Code § 9-24-18-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-24-18-6
Required licenses; enforcement proceedings; burden of proof
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. In a proceeding to enforce IC 9-24-1 requiring the operator of a motor vehicle to have a certain type of driver's license, the burden is on the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant had been issued the applicable driver's license or permit and that the driver's license was valid at the time of the alleged offense.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-26(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.530.
Ind. Code § 9-26-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 26 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-26-1-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-127.1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.126-2008, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.110.
Ind. Code § 9-17-4-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-17-4-0.5
Special identification number
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "special identification number" means a distinguishing number assigned by the bureau to a privately assembled vehicle.

As added by P.L.268-2003, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.86; P.L.198-2016, SEC.228.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-82.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-82.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 9-24-9-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-24-9-5.5
Authorization for registration with Selective Service System
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) Any male who:

(1) applies for issuance or renewal of a driver's license;

(2) is less than twenty-six (26) years of age; and

(3) is or will be required to register under 50 U.S.C. App. 453(a);

may authorize the bureau to register him with the Selective Service System in compliance with the requirements of the federal Military Selective Service Act under 50 U.S.C. App. 451 et seq.

(b) The application form for a driver's license or driver's license renewal must include a box that an applicant can check to:

(1) identify the applicant as a male who is less than twenty-six (26) years of age; and

(2) indicate the applicant's intention to authorize the bureau to submit the necessary information to the Selective Service System to register the applicant with the Selective Service System in compliance with federal law.

(c) The application form for a driver's license or driver's license renewal shall contain the following statement beneath the box described in subsection (b):

"Failure to register with the Selective Service System in compliance with the requirements of the federal Military Selective Service Act, 50 U.S.C. App. 451 et seq., is a felony and is punishable by up to five (5) years imprisonment and a two hundred fifty thousand dollar ($250,000) fine. Failure to register may also render you ineligible for certain federal benefits, including student financial aid, job training, and United States citizenship for male immigrants. By checking the above box, I am consenting to registration with the Selective Service System. If I am less than eighteen (18) years of age, I understand that I am consenting to registration with the Selective Service System when I become eighteen (18) years of age.".

(d) When authorized by the applicant in conformity with this section, the bureau shall forward the necessary registration information provided by the applicant to the Selective Service System in the electronic format or other format approved by the Selective Service System.

(e) Failure of an applicant to authorize the bureau to register the applicant with the Selective Service System is not a basis for denying the applicant driving privileges.

As added by P.L.62-2007, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.469.
Ind. Code § 9-27-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-27-1-7
Delegation of duties to state officers or agencies
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The governor may designate a state officer or agency to perform any of the acts to be performed by the state to receive funds under the federal act. The designated state officer or agency shall perform the acts specified by the governor.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-10.5
"Average wholesale value"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. "Average wholesale value", for purposes of IC 9-32-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2.1-6.

As added by P.L.134-2023, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.104-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 9-32-13-21 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-32-13-21
Unfair practices of employees, agents, officers, partners, or representatives
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. It is an unfair practice for an employee, an agent, an officer, a partner, or a representative of a licensee to engage in a practice prohibited by this chapter.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 9-22-1.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 9-22-1.5-3
Notice of proposed sale or salvage of mobile home to owner by landowner
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A landowner shall send notice of a mobile home described in section 2 of this chapter as follows:

(1) To the owner of the mobile home at the last known address of the owner as shown by:

(A) the records of the bureau; or

(B) if the unique serial number or special identification number assigned to the mobile home is removed or otherwise illegible, the records of the assessor of the county in which the mobile home is located.

If the landowner is unable to determine the address of the mobile home owner, the landowner may serve the mobile home owner by posting the notice on the mobile home.

(2) To:

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

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

as shown by the records of the bureau.

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

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

(1) Certified mail, return receipt requested.

(2) Personal delivery.

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

(c) If, before the sixty (60) day period described in section 2 of this chapter expires, the mobile home owner requests by certified mail, return receipt requested, additional time to remove the mobile home, the period described in section 2 of this chapter shall be extended by an additional thirty (30) days. The mobile home owner may only request one (1) thirty (30) day extension of time.

As added by P.L.108-2001, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.262-2013, SEC.108; P.L.71-2015, SEC.6; P.L.198-2016, SEC.372.
Ind. Code § 9-24-18-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-24-18-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-4-52; 9-1-4-52.5.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.58; P.L.133-1995, SEC.4; P.L.94-1997, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.32-2000, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 9-20-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-20-5-2
Maximum weight limitations; heavy duty highways
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Whenever the Indiana department of transportation designates a heavy duty highway, the department shall also fix the maximum weights of vehicles that may be transported on the highway. The maximum weights may not exceed the following limitations:

(1) A vehicle may not have a maximum wheel weight, unladen or with load, in excess of eight hundred (800) pounds per inch width of tire, measured between the flanges of the rim, or an axle weight in excess of twenty-two thousand four hundred (22,400) pounds.

(2) The total weight concentrated on the roadway surface from any tandem axle group may not exceed eighteen thousand (18,000) pounds for each axle of the assembly.

(3) The total gross weight, with load, in pounds of a vehicle or combination of vehicles may not exceed eighty thousand (80,000) pounds.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-14-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-18.1-14-5
Certificate of registration; decals; display; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The bureau may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the size, character, and content of a certificate of registration or decals issued under this chapter.

(b) A certificate of registration issued under this chapter, or a legible reproduction of the certificate of registration, must:

(1) be pocket size;

(2) accompany the off-road vehicle or snowmobile; and

(3) be made available for inspection upon demand by a law enforcement officer.

(c) A person that fails to carry or produce an off-road vehicle's or snowmobile's registration under subsection (b) commits a Class C infraction.

(d) Decals issued under section 3(c)(2) of this chapter shall be attached and displayed on the forward half of the off-road vehicle or snowmobile or as prescribed in rules adopted by the bureau. All decals shall be maintained in a legible condition and displayed only for the period for which the registration is valid.

(e) A person that fails to properly display a decal as prescribed under subsection (d) commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-2.5-6; subsection (b) formerly 9-18-2.5-4(c); subsection (c) formerly 9-18-2.5-4(d); subsection (d) formerly 9-18-2.5-7(a).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-17-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-17-6-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-6(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.249.
Ind. Code § 9-25-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-25-6-7
Duration of suspension for failure to satisfy judgment
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Except as provided in sections 5 and 6 of this chapter, a suspension required in sections 4 and 6 of this chapter remains in effect and no other motor vehicle may be registered in the name of the judgment debtor or a new license issued to the judgment debtor, until the following occur:

(1) The judgment is satisfied or stayed.

(2) The judgment debtor gives proof of future financial responsibility for three (3) years, as provided in this article.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-11(a); (b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.263.
Ind. Code § 9-24-18-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-24-18-0.5
Court reports of suspension or revocation of driving privileges
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. If a court suspends or revokes an individual's driving privileges under this title, the court shall inform the bureau of the action in a format designated by the bureau.

As added by P.L.217-2014, SEC.91. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.526.
Ind. Code § 9-17-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-17-6-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-1.2(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.106-2007, SEC.2; P.L.262-2013, SEC.44. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-15 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-24-16-15
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.74. Amended by P.L.211-2023, SEC.59.
Ind. Code § 9-26-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-26-7-2
Repair or replacement of fence; labor and materials
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The Indiana department of transportation shall furnish the labor used in the repair or replacement of the fence. The owner of the fence shall furnish the materials or money to cover the cost of materials for the repair or replacement of the fence.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-3-5-1(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-14-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-18.1-14-6
Delinquent registration or renewal; administration penalty; violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The bureau shall collect an administrative penalty of fifteen dollars ($15) from the following:

(1) A person that fails to:

(A) register; or

(B) provide full payment for the registration of;

an off-road vehicle or a snowmobile within forty-five (45) days after the date on which the person acquires the off-road vehicle or snowmobile.

(2) A person that fails to:

(A) renew; or

(B) provide full payment for the renewal of;

the registration of an off-road vehicle or a snowmobile by the date on which the registration expires.

(3) A person that:

(A) owns an off-road vehicle or a snowmobile;

(B) becomes an Indiana resident; and

(C) fails to:

(i) register; or

(ii) provide full payment for the registration of;

the off-road vehicle or snowmobile within sixty (60) days after the person becomes an Indiana resident.

(b) A penalty collected under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the commission fund.

(c) A person described in subsection (a) commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-2.5-9; subsection (a) formerly 9-18-2.5-8(a); subsection (c) formerly 9-18-2.5-8(b).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-32-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-32-13-6
Sale, exchange, or transfer by dealer of rebuilt or salvage vehicle without disclosure that vehicle was rebuilt or salvage
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) For purposes of this section, "salvage vehicle" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-160(2).

(b) It is an unfair practice for a dealer to sell, exchange, or transfer a rebuilt or salvage vehicle without disclosing in writing to the purchaser, customer, or transferee the fact that the motor vehicle is a rebuilt or salvage vehicle if the dealer knows or should reasonably know before consummating the sale, exchange, or transfer that the motor vehicle is a rebuilt or salvage vehicle.

(c) The purchaser, customer, or transferee must sign a written acknowledgment of receipt of the written disclosure described in subsection (b).

(d) The division shall prescribe the form of the written disclosure described in subsection (b).

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.99; P.L.20-2022, SEC.15; P.L.116-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-18.5-8-7
Duplicate placard; fee for original or duplicate temporary parking placard
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) If a placard issued under this chapter is lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed, the bureau shall issue a duplicate placard upon application by the person to whom the placard was issued.

(b) There is no fee to issue an original or a duplicate placard under section 4 of this chapter.

(c) The fee to issue an original or a duplicate placard under section 5 of this chapter is five dollars ($5). The fee shall be deposited in the commission fund.

(d) There is no additional fee for a license plate issued under this chapter.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: subsection (b) formerly 9-14-5-8(b); subsection (c) formerly 9-14-5-8(a); subsection (d) formerly 9-29-5-35.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.137.
Ind. Code § 9-30-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-30-6-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.53-1994, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.601.
Ind. Code § 9-25-6-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-25-6-0.5
Bureau compliance with court orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. If a court orders the suspension of a person's driving privileges, the bureau shall suspend the person's driving privileges in accordance with the court order, even if the court's order conflicts with a previous bureau action.

As added by P.L.217-2014, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 9-21-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-21-12-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-123(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.113-2014, SEC.23; P.L.217-2014, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-12
"Proprietary part"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "proprietary part" means a part for a recreational vehicle that is:

(1) manufactured by or for the recreational vehicle manufacturer; and

(2) sold exclusively by the recreational vehicle manufacturer.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-30-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 30 / Section 9-18.5-30-3
Application form for a support our troops license plate; disclosure of personal information
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The application form for a support our troops license plate must allow the applicant to choose to prohibit the disclosure of personal information to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs.

(b) The bureau must inform the applicant that:

(1) the Indiana department of veterans' affairs may contact the applicant with information about its activities but may not use the applicant's personal information primarily for fundraising or solicitation purposes;

(2) the bureau will not disclose the applicant's personal information to any other person or group; and

(3) the Indiana department of veterans' affairs will not disclose the applicant's personal information to any other person or group without the applicant's written consent.

(c) Unless the applicant has prohibited disclosure on the application, the bureau shall disclose personal information included on the application form to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs.

(d) If the applicant does not make an affirmative statement against disclosure as described in subsection (c), the bureau shall disclose personal information about the applicant included on the application form only to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs. The bureau may not disclose personal information to any other person.

(e) If the Indiana department of veterans' affairs receives personal information from the bureau under subsection (c), the Indiana department of veterans' affairs may:

(1) contact the applicant with information about activities of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs;

(2) not contact the applicant primarily for fundraising or solicitation purposes; and

(3) not disclose the personal information of the applicant to any other person or group without the written consent of the applicant.

(f) An affirmative statement against disclosure made by an applicant under subsection (c) is in effect until:

(1) the applicant indicates on a subsequent application that the applicant's personal information may be disclosed; or

(2) the applicant sends written consent to the bureau to disclose the applicant's personal information.

As added by P.L.108-2023, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-193 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-193
"Urban district"
Status: in_force

Sec. 193. "Urban district" means the territory contiguous to and including any street that is built up with structures devoted to business, industry, or dwelling houses situated at intervals of less than two hundred (200) feet for a distance of at least one-fourth (1/4) mile.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-21-1-3.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-21-1-3.3
Ordinances regarding use of golf carts on highway
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.3. (a) A city, county, or town may adopt by ordinance traffic regulations concerning the use of golf carts or off-road vehicles, or both on a highway under the jurisdiction of the city, county, or town. An ordinance adopted under this subsection may not:

(1) conflict with or duplicate another state law; or

(2) conflict with a driver's licensing requirement of another provision of the Indiana Code.

(b) A fine assessed for a violation of a traffic ordinance adopted by a city, county, or town under this section shall be deposited into the general fund of the city, county, or town.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), an ordinance adopted by a county under this section:

(1) may allow an operator of a golf cart or off-road vehicle to cross a highway in the state highway system, at right angles, in order to travel from one (1) highway under the jurisdiction of the county to another highway under the jurisdiction of the county when the operation can be done safely; and

(2) must set a limit as to the number of passengers (other than the operator) that may be permitted on a golf cart or off-road vehicle.

(d) A violation of an ordinance adopted under this section that is committed on a state highway by the operator of a golf cart or off-road vehicle is considered to be an ordinance violation.

As added by P.L.150-2009, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.292; P.L.60-2012, SEC.1; P.L.259-2013, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 9-24-8.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 9-24-8.5-8
Violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A person that violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.461.
Ind. Code § 9-24-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-24-12-2
Expired
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-38(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.62-1996, SEC.12; P.L.210-2005, SEC.43; P.L.41-2006, SEC.4; P.L.156-2006, SEC.13; P.L.184-2007, SEC.40; P.L.125-2012, SEC.211; P.L.198-2016, SEC.491. Expired 7-1-2023 by P.L.198-2016, SEC.491.
Ind. Code § 9-24-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-24-7-6
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-22-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 22 / Section 9-18.5-22-4
Indiana Native American trust fund
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(d) The bureau shall distribute at least one (1) time each month the money from the fund as follows:

(1) Before January 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which a nonprofit corporation is established under IC 4-23-36-16, to the Indiana cultural commission established under IC 4-23-36.

(2) After December 31 of the calendar in which a nonprofit corporation is established under IC 4-23-36-16, to the treasurer of the nonprofit corporation.

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

(f) The Indiana cultural commission or the nonprofit corporation described in subsection (d) may use money received under this section for any lawful purpose that impacts, studies, supports, or relates to the Indiana Native American community.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-44-4.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.118-2022, SEC.14; P.L.152-2026, SEC.121.
Ind. Code § 9-20-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 20 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-20-11-2
Weight limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A vehicle described in section 1 of this chapter may transmit to the surface of a highway, except an interstate highway, a gross weight of not more than:

(1) twenty-four thousand (24,000) pounds upon a single axle; and

(2) forty-two thousand (42,000) pounds upon a tandem axle group.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.157-2001, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-21-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-21-8-1
Failure to comply with lawful order or law enforcement officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. It is unlawful for a person to knowingly fail to comply with a lawful order or direction of a law enforcement officer invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-24.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-18.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-18.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.65-1992, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.118-1993, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-19-18-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-19-18-2
Metal tires
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person may not operate or move on a highway a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer having a metal tire in contact with the roadway.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-39(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-177.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-177.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.268-2003, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.172.
Ind. Code § 9-21-17-16 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 17 / Section 9-21-17-16
Solicitation of rides; restrictions; emergency
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. A person may not stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from a person who drives a vehicle unless the person soliciting a ride is faced with an emergency on the roadway, in which case the person may secure a ride to obtain assistance.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-91(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-24-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-24-13-4
Application for amended license or permit due to change in residence or name
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If:

(1) an individual holding a driver's license or permit issued in the form of a physical credential under this article changes the address shown on the driver's license or permit application; or

(2) the name of a licensee or permittee is changed by marriage or otherwise;

the licensee or permittee shall make application for an amended driver's license or permit issued in the form of a physical credential under IC 9-24-9 containing the correct information within thirty (30) days of the change. For fee purposes, the application shall be treated as a replacement license under IC 9-24-14-1.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-36(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.39-2000, SEC.12; P.L.184-2007, SEC.46; P.L.109-2011, SEC.16; P.L.198-2016, SEC.502; P.L.256-2017, SEC.175; P.L.211-2023, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 9-24-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-24-10-5
Uniform rules and requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The bureau shall make available, for the mandatory use of individuals conducting the examinations, the rules and requirements that must be uniformly and impartially followed in making the examinations.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-34.1(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.206.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-24 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-24
"Franchisor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. "Franchisor" means a manufacturer or distributor who grants a franchise to a dealer.

As added by P.L.104-2024, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 9-24-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-24-3-1
Issuance; conditions; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, the bureau shall issue a driver's license to an individual who meets the following conditions:

(1) Satisfies the age requirements set forth in section 2.5 of this chapter.

(2) Makes proper application to the bureau under IC 9-24-9 upon a form prescribed by the bureau. The form must include an attestation concerning the number of hours of supervised driving practice that the individual has completed if the individual is required under section 2.5 of this chapter to complete a certain number of hours of supervised driving practice in order to receive a driver's license. The:

(A) parent or guardian of an applicant less than eighteen (18) years of age; or

(B) applicant, if the applicant is at least eighteen (18) years of age;

shall attest in writing under penalty of perjury to the time logged in practice driving.

(3) Satisfactorily passes the examination and tests required for issuance of a driver's license under IC 9-24-10.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (e), pays the following applicable fee:

(A) For an individual who is less than seventy-five (75) years of age, seventeen dollars and fifty cents ($17.50).

(B) For an individual who is at least seventy-five (75) years of age but less than eighty-five (85) years of age, eleven dollars ($11).

(C) For an individual who is at least eighty-five (85) years of age, seven dollars ($7).

(b) A fee described in subsection (a)(4)(A) 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) Four dollars and fifty cents ($4.50) to the motor vehicle highway account.

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

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

(c) A fee described in subsection (a)(4)(B) shall be distributed as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

(d) A fee described in subsection (a)(4)(C) shall be distributed as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

(e) A fee described in subsection (a)(4) may not be charged to an individual who:

(1) is under the care and supervision of the department of child services; or

(2) represents, pursuant to IC 31-36-3-4(b), a homeless youth (as defined in IC 31-36-3-4) and presents a fee and consent waiver affidavit described in IC 31-36-3-4(c);

and meets all other requirements for a driver's license under this article.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: New; Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-29-9-2.1.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.101-2009, SEC.3; P.L.145-2011, SEC.11; P.L.125-2012, SEC.173; P.L.198-2016, SEC.429; P.L.116-2017, SEC.1; P.L.256-2017, SEC.165; P.L.155-2019, SEC.1; P.L.111-2021, SEC.37; P.L.152-2026, SEC.122.
Ind. Code § 9-30-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-30-4-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Repealed by P.L.149-2015, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 9-21-19-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-21-19-7
Construction or reconstruction of state highways; inclusion of construction of public and existing private approaches and drainage structures in improvement; location of drives; duties of owner
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. When a highway in the state highway system or the state maintained route through a city or town is constructed or reconstructed, the construction of all public road approaches and existing private approaches, together with the drainage structures required for the road's protection, shall be included as a part of the improvement of the highway or state maintained route. The Indiana department of transportation may require the changing of the location of existing drives, in the interest of safety to the motoring public, when the highway is constructed or reconstructed. The owner or occupant of the abutting property shall make a change in location under the direction of the Indiana department of transportation. Upon the completion of the highway, the owners or occupants of adjoining lands shall keep in repair all private entrances, driveways, and approaches from highways.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-21-8-53 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-21-8-53
Speed violations; complaint or affidavit; summons, warrant, or notice; contents; negligence
Status: in_force

Sec. 53. (a) In every charge of violation of a speed regulation under this article, the complaint or affidavit and the summons, warrant, or notice to appear must specify the following:

(1) The speed at which the defendant is alleged to have driven.

(2) The prima facie or fixed speed applicable within the district or at the location.

(b) The provisions of this article declaring or providing for fixed and prima facie speed limitations may not be construed to relieve the plaintiff in a civil action from the burden of proving negligence on the part of the defendant as the proximate cause of the damage alleged.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-62.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-21-8-28 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-21-8-28
Hand and arm signals; left turn; right turn; decrease in speed
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. All signals required under this chapter may be given by hand and arm. A signal given under this section shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner:

(1) A left turn is indicated by extending the hand and arm horizontally.

(2) A right turn is indicated by extending the hand and arm upward.

(3) A stop or decreased speed is indicated by extending the hand and arm downward.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-80.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-14-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 14 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-14-9-6
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The commission shall:

(1) develop a statewide license branch budget; and

(2) on a date specified by the budget agency of each even-numbered year, submit to the budget agency a proposed budget.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-16-3-2; subdivision (2) formerly 9-16-3-3.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.
Ind. Code § 9-22-1-18 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-22-1-18
Complaint by person owning or controlling private property
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. Upon complaint of a person who owns or controls private property that a vehicle has been left on the property for at least forty-eight (48) hours without the consent of the person who owns or controls the property, an officer shall follow the procedures set forth in sections 11 through 14 of this chapter.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-1.1-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-18.1-2-5
Vehicle operated by nonresident; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A nonresident that owns a vehicle that:

(1) is required to be registered under this article; and

(2) is not subject to registration under the International Registration Plan;

may operate, or permit the operation of, the vehicle on a highway without registering the vehicle under this article if the vehicle is registered in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the nonresident is a resident.

(b) The exemption granted by subsection (a) applies only to the extent that Indiana residents are granted an equivalent exemption in the jurisdiction in which the nonresident is a resident.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-2-2; subsection (b) formerly 9-18-2-3.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-18.5-13-2
Eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person is eligible to receive an environmental license plate under this chapter upon doing the following:

(1) Completing an application for an environmental license plate.

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

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-29-3.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-30-4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-30-4-15
Violations; Class C infraction
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A person who violates a provision of this chapter for which another penalty is not prescribed by law commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-33 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-22-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 22 / Section 9-18.5-22-3
Fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The fees for an Indiana Native American 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 annual fee referred to in subsection (a)(2) must be collected by the bureau and deposited in the fund established by section 4 of this chapter.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-44-3; subsection (a) formerly 9-29-5-38(a).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-35-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 35 / Section 9-18.5-35-1
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plate; design
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The bureau shall design an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plate that includes 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 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plate.

(3) An area on the plate for display of an emblem denoting the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

(4) Any other information the bureau considers necessary.

As added by P.L.29-2021, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-24-16-12.5
Inauthentic cards; use of false information
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. (a) A person who knowingly sells, offers to sell, buys, produces, forges, counterfeits, or offers a false identification card that could reasonably be mistaken for a valid identification card required by this chapter to be issued by the bureau but that has not been issued by the bureau commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) A person who:

(1) knowingly or intentionally uses false information in an application:

(A) for an identification card issued under this chapter; or

(B) for a renewal, amendment, or replacement of an identification card issued under this chapter; or

(2) knowingly or intentionally makes a false statement or otherwise commits fraud in an application for an identification card issued under this chapter;

commits application fraud, a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.217-2014, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 9-24-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 14 / Section 9-24-14-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-36(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.39-2000, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.109-2011, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-12-13 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 12 / Section 9-18.5-12-13
Sales requirement for continued participation and issuance of plates; termination
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) In order to continue participation in the special group recognition license plate program, a special group must:

(1) sell at least:

(A) for a special group recognition license plate issued before January 1, 2026, five hundred (500) special group recognition license plates of the special group; and

(B) for a special group recognition license plate issued after December 31, 2025, one thousand (1,000) special group recognition license plates of the special group;

in the first two (2) years in which the license plate is offered for sale; and

(2) maintain the sale or renewal of at least:

(A) for a special group recognition license plate issued before January 1, 2026, five hundred (500) special group recognition license plates; and

(B) for a special group recognition license plate issued after December 31, 2025, one thousand (1,000) special group recognition license plates;

during each subsequent year after the initial two (2) year period of sale.

(b) If the special group fails to sell or renew special group recognition license plates in the manner provided in subsection (a), the bureau shall place the issuance of the special group recognition license plates for the special group on probation for the subsequent year. If, in that subsequent year on probation, the special group fails to sell or renew the number of special group recognition license plates required under subsection (a), the bureau shall terminate the participation of the special group in the special group recognition license plate program. If the special group sells or renews at least the number of special group recognition license plates required under subsection (a) in the year on probation, the participation of the special group in the special group recognition license plate program is continued. A special group shall be afforded only one (1) probationary period under this subsection.

(c) The bureau may terminate the participation of a special group in the special group recognition license plate program if the special group:

(1) ceases operations; or

(2) fails to use the annual fee collected by the bureau in a manner consistent with the statement submitted by the special group under section 3(a)(9) of this chapter.

(d) A special group that desires to participate in the special group recognition license plate program after termination by the bureau under this section:

(1) must follow the procedure set forth in section 3 of this chapter; and

(2) may not reapply to participate in the special group recognition license plate program for at least two (2) years after termination.

(e) Upon termination under this section of a special group's participation in the special group recognition license plate program, the bureau shall distribute any money remaining in the trust fund established under section 14 of this chapter for the special group to the state general fund.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-25-15.5.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.178-2019, SEC.43; P.L.118-2022, SEC.8; P.L.227-2025, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-5
"Designated family member"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "designated family member" means the:

(1) spouse;

(2) child;

(3) grandchild;

(4) parent;

(5) sibling;

(6) niece;

(7) nephew; or

(8) spouse of an individual under subdivision (2) through (7);

of a recreational vehicle dealer who has been nominated as the successor for the recreational vehicle dealer under a written agreement filed by the recreational vehicle dealer with the recreational vehicle manufacturer or recreational vehicle distributor.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-30-6-13.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-30-6-13.5
Removal of suspension from record
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.5. If:

(1) a case filed under IC 9-30-5 is terminated in favor of the defendant; and

(2) the defendant's driving privileges were suspended under:

(A) section 9(b) of this chapter; or

(B) section 9(c) of this chapter;

the bureau shall remove any record of the suspension, including the reason for suspension, from the defendant's official driving record.

As added by P.L.103-1991, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.39; P.L.110-2020, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 9-30-15-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 15 / Section 9-30-15-2
"Container"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "container" has the meaning set forth in IC 7.1-1-3-13.

As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 9-25-6-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-25-6-3.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.105-1991, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.260; P.L.59-2013, SEC.21; P.L.198-2016, SEC.542. Repealed by P.L.86-2021, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-21-23.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 23.5 / Section 9-21-23.5-5
Establishment of maximum speed limit within subdivision
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the board of a homeowners association may establish a maximum speed limit within the subdivision.

(b) If a maximum speed limit is established under subsection (a), signs must be located on each private roadway in a manner that conforms with standards and requirements established by the department of transportation.

(c) If the board of a homeowners association establishes a speed limit under subsection (a), the homeowners association must notify the:

(1) sheriff of each county in which the subdivision governed by the homeowners association is located (or the chief of police of the consolidated city, if the subdivision is primarily located in a consolidated city); and

(2) chief of police of any municipality whose jurisdiction includes the subdivision governed by the homeowners association;

of the establishment of the speed limit under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.54-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-18.1-7-8
Change of registration from farm vehicle; amended certificate of registration; fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) If a person has registered a vehicle as a farm vehicle and the person:

(1) desires to register the vehicle as a vehicle other than a farm vehicle; or

(2) operates the vehicle in the conduct of a commercial enterprise;

the person shall apply to the bureau to change the registration from registration as a farm vehicle to the applicable registration for the vehicle under IC 9-18.1-5.

(b) The bureau shall issue to a person described in subsection (a) an amended certificate of registration and the appropriate license plate after the person pays the following:

(1) A fee of nine dollars and fifty cents ($9.50). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

(2) Any additional excise taxes owed under IC 6-6 on the vehicle to which the registration is transferred.

(3) If the vehicle was registered as a farm semitrailer, a fee of forty-one dollars ($41). The fee shall be distributed to the motor vehicle highway account.

(4) If the vehicle was registered as a farm vehicle other than a farm semitrailer, the amount determined under the following formula:

STEP ONE: Determine the number of months between:

(i) the date on which the farm vehicle is registered as a vehicle other than a farm vehicle or is operated in the conduct of a commercial enterprise; and

(ii) the next registration date under IC 9-18.1-11 of the farm vehicle.

A partial month shall be rounded to one (1) month.

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

STEP THREE: Determine the product of:

(i) the STEP TWO result; multiplied by

(ii) the applicable fee under IC 9-18.1-5 for the classification to which the vehicle's registration is changed.

The amount determined under this subdivision shall be deposited in the motor vehicle highway account.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-21-21-3; subsection (b) formerly 9-29-5-17.1.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.120; P.L.108-2019, SEC.174; P.L.152-2026, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 9-30-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-30-5-7
Ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who knowingly assists another person who is restricted to the use of an ignition interlock device to violate a court order issued under this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply if the starting of a motor vehicle, or the request to start a motor vehicle, equipped with an ignition interlock device:

(1) is done for the purpose of safety or mechanical repair of the device or the vehicle; and

(2) the restricted person does not operate the vehicle.

(c) A person who, except in an emergency, knowingly rents, leases, or loans a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device to a person who is restricted under a court order to the use of a vehicle with an ignition interlock device commits a Class A infraction.

(d) A person who is subject to an ignition interlock device restriction and drives another vehicle in an emergency situation must notify the court of the emergency within twenty-four (24) hours.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-2-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.131-1993, SEC.1; P.L.188-2015, SEC.106.
Ind. Code § 9-24-18-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-24-18-3
Permitting unlicensed individual to drive
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A person that has a motor vehicle in the person's custody may not cause or permit an individual to operate the vehicle upon a highway unless the individual holds a valid driver's license or permit under this article for the type of motor vehicle that the individual is operating.

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

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-4-49; 9-1-4-53(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.236; P.L.85-2013, SEC.63; P.L.198-2016, SEC.529; P.L.117-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-14
"Bicycle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. "Bicycle" means any foot-propelled vehicle, irrespective of the number of wheels in contact with the ground.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-2(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-22-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-22-1-12
Officer's abandoned vehicle report; photographs
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. If a vehicle or a part tagged under section 11 of this chapter is not removed within the applicable period, the officer shall prepare a written abandoned vehicle report of the vehicle or parts, including information on the condition and missing parts. Photographs may be taken to describe the condition of the vehicle or parts.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-9-1.1-5(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.131-2008, SEC.48; P.L.125-2012, SEC.119.
Ind. Code § 9-24-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-24-11-8
Violations; license suspension
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), an individual who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

(b) An individual who:

(1) has been issued a permit or driver's license on which there is a notated restriction as provided under section 7 of this chapter; and

(2) operates a motor vehicle in violation of the restriction;

commits a Class C infraction.

(c) An individual who causes serious bodily injury to or the death of another individual when operating a motor vehicle after knowingly or intentionally failing to take prescribed medication, the taking of which was a condition of the issuance of the restricted driver's license under section 7 of this chapter, commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if, within the five (5) years preceding the commission of the offense, the individual had a prior unrelated conviction under this subsection.

(d) An individual who violates subsection (c) commits a separate offense for each individual whose serious bodily injury or death is caused by the violation of subsection (c).

(e) Notwithstanding the July 1, 2021, effective date in HEA 1506-2019, SECTION 51 (P.L.178-2019), this section takes effect July 1, 2020 (rather than July 1, 2021).

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-4-53(c) part; 9-1-4-37(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.208-2003, SEC.11; P.L.158-2013, SEC.153; P.L.217-2014, SEC.84; P.L.188-2015, SEC.95; P.L.198-2016, SEC.487; P.L.178-2019, SEC.51; P.L.120-2020, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-94.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-94.3
"Local road and street account"
Status: in_force

Sec. 94.3. "Local road and street account" refers to the local road and street account established by IC 8-14-2-4.

As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 9-22-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-22-6-1
Storing, furnishing of supplies for, providing towing services for, or repairing vehicles
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A person engaged in the business of storing, furnishing supplies for, providing towing services for, or repairing vehicles shall obtain the name and address of the owner of a vehicle that is left in the custody of the person for storage, furnishing of supplies, or repairs at the time the vehicle is left.

(b) The person described in subsection (a) shall record in a book the following information concerning the vehicle described in subsection (a):

(1) The name and address of the owner of the vehicle.

(2) The license number of the vehicle.

(3) The date on which the vehicle was left.

(c) The book shall be provided and kept by the person and must be open for inspection by an authorized police officer of the state, a city, or a town or by the county sheriff.

(d) If a vehicle is stored by the week or by the month, only one (1) entry on the book is required for the time during which the vehicle is stored.

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

As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.158. Amended by P.L.262-2013, SEC.116; P.L.217-2014, SEC.73; P.L.198-2016, SEC.415.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-1.6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-1.6
"Advisory board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.6. "Advisory board", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2.1-2.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.104-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-30-16-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-30-16-6.5
Termination of suspension if dismissal, acquittal, or reversal
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. A court and the bureau, if applicable, shall terminate all or any part of the remaining suspension of a person's license suspension under section 1(c) of this chapter or under IC 9-30-6-9 if:

(1) the charges against the person are dismissed;

(2) the person is acquitted; or

(3) the person's conviction is vacated or reversed on appeal.

As added by P.L.110-2020, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 9-17-3-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-17-3-0.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.268-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.221. Repealed by P.L.27-2018, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 9-21-3.5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 9-21-3.5-14
Powers of operator of private toll facility
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The operator of a private toll facility may do the following:

(1) Fix, revise, charge, and collect tolls for the use of a private toll facility by any person, partnership, association, limited liability company, or corporation desiring the use of any part of the private toll facility, including the right of way adjoining the paved portion of the private toll facility. For purposes of this subdivision, the use of a private toll facility includes the placement of telephone, telegraph, electric, or power lines on any part of the private toll facility.

(2) Fix the terms, conditions, and rates of charge for use of the private toll facility, including fees for nonpayment of required tolls. However, a fee imposed for nonpayment of a required toll may not exceed fifty dollars ($50) for each unpaid toll.

(3) Collect tolls and fees through manual or nonmanual methods, including automated traffic law enforcement systems, automatic vehicle identification systems, electronic toll collection systems, global positioning systems, and photo or video based toll collection or toll collection enforcement systems.

(b) The operator of a private toll facility may not impose a fee under subsection (a)(2) for nonpayment of a required toll until the operator has provided notice of the unpaid toll to the toll violator in accordance with notice requirements published on the website of the private toll facility. The operator shall include with the notice of the unpaid toll a summary of the notice requirements published on the website of the private toll facility.

As added by P.L.152-2015, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.138.
Ind. Code § 9-30-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-30-13-7
Notice of suspension of driving privileges for delinquent child support; reinstatement
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Upon receiving an order from the Title IV-D agency under IC 31-25-4-32(b) or IC 31-25-4-33, the bureau shall promptly mail a notice to the obligor (as defined in IC 31-25-4-4) stating the following:

(1) That the obligor's driving privileges are suspended, beginning eighteen (18) business days after the date the notice is mailed, and that the suspension will terminate after the bureau receives a notice from the Title IV-D agency under IC 31-25-4-32(m) that the obligor has addressed the delinquency.

(2) That the obligor may be granted specialized driving privileges under IC 9-30-16.

(b) If the bureau has not received notice from the Title IV-D agency under IC 31-25-4-32(m) within eighteen (18) days after the date of the notice in subsection (a), the bureau shall suspend the obligor's driving privileges.

(c) The bureau may not reinstate driving privileges suspended under this section until the bureau receives a notice from the Title IV-D agency under IC 31-25-4-32(m) that the obligor has addressed the delinquency.

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

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

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

As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.372. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.112; P.L.217-2014, SEC.151; P.L.150-2018, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-18.1-3-8
Suspension of registration; notice; reinstatement
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), upon receipt of written notice under IC 13-17-5-8 of a violation of IC 13-17-5-1, IC 13-17-5-3, or IC 13-17-5-4, the bureau shall suspend the registration of the vehicle identified in the notice.

(b) The bureau may decline to suspend the registration of the vehicle pending verification of the statements set forth in the written notice.

(c) The bureau shall promptly notify a vehicle's owner of the suspension of the vehicle's registration under this section.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), upon the:

(1) receipt of written notice under IC 13-17-5-8 that the violation of IC 13-17-5-1, IC 13-17-5-3, or IC 13-17-5-4 has been corrected; or

(2) presentation of evidence to the bureau establishing that the violation of IC 13-17-5-1, IC 13-17-5-3, or IC 13-17-5-4 has been corrected;

the bureau shall reinstate the registration of the vehicle.

(e) The bureau may decline to reinstate the registration of the vehicle pending verification of the statements set forth in a written notice provided under subsection (d)(1).

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-2-39.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-136 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-136
"Private property"
Status: in_force

Sec. 136. "Private property" means all property other than public property.

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-17-4-0.4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 9-17-4-0.4
"Motor vehicle part"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.4. As used in this chapter, "motor vehicle part" means the following:

(1) For a motorcycle, the:

(A) frame; or

(B) engine.

(2) For a passenger motor vehicle; the:

(A) frame;

(B) chassis; or

(C) body.

(3) For a truck or tractor, the:

(A) frame;

(B) chassis;

(C) cab; or

(D) body.

(4) For a trailer, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle, the:

(A) chassis; or

(B) body.

As added by P.L.262-2013, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-123.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-123.5
"Permit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 123.5. "Permit" means the following:

(1) A permit issued by the state in the form of a physical credential authorizing an individual to operate the type of vehicle for which the permit was issued on public streets, roads, or highways with certain restrictions. The term under this subdivision includes the following:

(A) A learner's permit.

(B) A motorcycle learner's permit.

(C) A commercial learner's permit.

(2) A permit issued by the state in the form of a mobile credential authorizing an individual to operate the type of vehicle for which the permit was issued on public streets, roads, or highways with certain restrictions. The term under this subdivision includes a learner's permit. The term under this subdivision does not include a motorcycle learner's permit or a commercial learner's permit.

As added by P.L.184-2007, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.19; P.L.198-2016, SEC.144; P.L.178-2019, SEC.37; P.L.120-2020, SEC.14; P.L.211-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-21-16-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-21-16-6
Movement of vehicle by nonowner
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A person may not move a vehicle not owned by the person into a prohibited area or away from a curb to a distance that is unlawful.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-114(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-28-5.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 28 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 9-28-5.1-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.87-2010, SEC.36; P.L.93-2010, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.309.
Ind. Code § 9-32-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-32-11-4
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.62-2014, SEC.30. Expired 7-1-2015 by P.L.62-2014, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 9-21-8-30 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-21-8-30
Intersections; vehicles approaching from opposite directions; yield of right-of-way
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. A person who drives a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction that is within the intersection or so close to the intersection as to constitute an immediate hazard. After yielding and giving a signal as required by this chapter, the person who drives the vehicle may make the left turn, and the persons who drive other vehicles approaching the intersection from the opposite direction shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle making the left turn.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-82.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-18-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 18 / Section 9-18.5-18-2
Eligibility
Status: in_force

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

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

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

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-37-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-19-22-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 22 / Section 9-19-22-4
Compliance of federal inspection with program
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An inspection that complies with 49 CFR Part 396 satisfies the requirements of this chapter.

As added by P.L.160-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-32-11-15 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-32-11-15
Cessation of business activity
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) A person who ceases a business activity for which a license was issued under this article shall do the following:

(1) On a form prescribed by the secretary, notify the secretary of the date that the business activity will cease.

(2) Deliver to the secretary the license and all permanent dealer license plates, including dealer designee license plates, issued to the person not later than ten (10) days after the date the business activity ceased.

(b) A dealer may not transfer or sell the:

(1) dealer's license;

(2) use of the dealer's license;

(3) dealer's dealer license plates; or

(4) use of the dealer's dealer license plates.

(c) A dealer that changes its form of organization or state of incorporation may continue the dealer's licensure by filing an amendment to the license and registration if the change does not involve a material fact in the financial condition or management of the dealer. The amendment becomes effective when filed or on the date designated by the dealer in its filing. The new organization is a successor to the original dealer for the purposes of this article.

(d) If there is a change in the dealer's ownership, the successive owner shall file a new application for a license under this chapter.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.72; P.L.174-2016, SEC.93; P.L.179-2017, SEC.91; P.L.120-2020, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-72.7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-72.7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 9-25-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-25-3-3
Substitution and acceptance of other adequate proof of financial responsibility; bond cancellation; return of insurance certificate; return of money or securities
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The bureau shall:

(1) cancel a bond;

(2) return a certificate of insurance; or

(3) direct the treasurer of state to return money or securities to the person entitled to the money or securities;

upon the substitution and acceptance of other adequate proof of financial responsibility under this article.

(b) The treasurer of state shall return the money or securities requested when directed to return the money or securities under subsection (a).

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-26.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 9-32-2.1-34 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 9-32-2.1-34
"Personal information"
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) "Personal information" means information that identifies an individual, including an individual's:

(1) digital photograph or image;

(2) Social Security number;

(3) driver's license or identification document number;

(4) name;

(5) address;

(6) telephone number; or

(7) medical or disability information.

(b) The term does not include:

(1) the name of a dealer owner;

(2) the name of a representative of a:

(A) manufacturer; or

(B) distributor;

(3) the name of the zoning official who signed a dealer license application or zoning affidavit related to a dealer license application;

(4) the name of the lessor of a dealer's established place of business;

(5) the name of a dealer's registered agent; or

(6) the name, address, or telephone number of the established place of business of a:

(A) business; or

(B) dealer.

As added by P.L.104-2024, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 9-32-19-10 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-32-19-10
"Motor home"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "motor home" means a self-propelled, driveable motor vehicle that contains a motorized chassis and provides temporary living quarters for recreational use or travel.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-25-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 25 / Section 9-18.5-25-1
Design and issuance
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. At the request of a state educational institution, the bureau shall design and issue a state educational institution trust license plate as a special group recognition license plate under IC 9-18.5-12.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-46.2-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 9-19-19-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 19 / Section 9-19-19-3
Decals, signs, posters, sunscreens, or other nontransparent material
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to the display of a decal required by the United States Department of Defense on the following:

(1) A military vehicle.

(2) A motor vehicle owned by a person in the service of the armed forces of the United States.

(3) A motor vehicle owned by a person employed by the armed forces of the United States.

(4) A motor vehicle authorized to display the decal by the military police of the armed forces of the United States.

(b) A person may not drive a motor vehicle with a sign, poster, sunscreening material, or other nontransparent material upon the front windshield, side wings, or side or rear windows of the vehicle that obstructs the driver's clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway. However, signs, posters, or other nontransparent material not larger than four (4) inches square may be placed upon the front windshield, side wings, or side or rear windows in the lower corner farthest removed from the driver's position.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-38(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 9-21-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 13 / Section 9-21-13-3
Formation of procession and lighting headlights for purpose of securing right-of-way; prohibition
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person who drives a vehicle that is not a part of a funeral procession may not join the procession or form a procession and have headlights lighted for the purpose of securing the right-of-way granted by this chapter to funeral processions.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.236-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-27-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-27-5-3
Test results; dissemination; immunity from liability; practice of medicine
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The results of a test conducted as part of a study conducted under this chapter are not public records. The results comprise information that is required by the investigator for the preparation of the study. Since these are the results of a statistical examination, the findings in a specific instance or collection of instances are not admissible in evidence in an action in a court or in a proceeding before a tribunal, a board, an agency, or an individual.

(b) The consolidated results of the examinations may be disseminated and made public for any use, but there must be no method of identifying the individuals involved.

(c) An individual participating in a bona fide activity concerned with the conduct of statistical examination is immune from all liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed.

(d) This chapter may not be construed as permitting a person to engage in the practice of medicine.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-6-7-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-105 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-105
"Motor vehicle"
Status: in_force

Sec. 105. (a) "Motor vehicle" means, except as otherwise provided in this section, a vehicle that is self-propelled. The term does not include a farm tractor, an implement of agriculture designed to be operated primarily in a farm field or on farm premises, an electric bicycle, an electric foot scooter, or an electric personal assistive mobility device.

(b) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-21, means:

(1) a vehicle that is self-propelled; or

(2) a vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.

The term does not include an electric foot scooter.

(c) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-32-1 through IC 9-32-11, IC 9-32-13-25, IC 9-32-13-26, IC 9-32-14, and IC 9-32-16 through IC 9-32-18, includes a semitrailer, a trailer, an off-road vehicle, a snowmobile, a mini-truck, a manufactured home, or a recreational vehicle. The term does not include an electric foot scooter.

(d) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-32-13 (except IC 9-32-13-25 and IC 9-32-13-26) and IC 9-32-15, includes a semitrailer, an off-road vehicle, a snowmobile, a mini-truck, a manufactured home, or a recreational vehicle. The term does not include:

(1) an electric foot scooter; or

(2) a trailer that is:

(A) without motive power;

(B) designed for carrying property; and

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

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 9-1-1-2 part; 9-4-8-4 part; 9-7-3-1 part; 9-10-1-1 part; subsection (b) formerly 9-4-1-2(b); subsection (c) formerly 9-2-1-2(j).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.94-1997, SEC.1; P.L.143-2002, SEC.2; P.L.248-2003, SEC.2 and P.L.265-2003, SEC.2; P.L.210-2005, SEC.9; P.L.191-2007, SEC.1; P.L.9-2010, SEC.8; P.L.92-2013, SEC.25; P.L.221-2014, SEC.12; P.L.174-2016, SEC.8; P.L.198-2016, SEC.133; P.L.142-2019, SEC.2; P.L.206-2019, SEC.8; P.L.211-2019, SEC.7; P.L.120-2020, SEC.11; P.L.185-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-25-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 25 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-25-9-4
Request for evidence of financial responsibility; required information
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person who is presented with a request for evidence of financial responsibility under this chapter shall direct the insurance company of the person to set forth in the certificate of compliance the following information concerning the form of financial responsibility that was in effect on the date in question:

(1) If 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.

As added by P.L.59-1994, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.286; P.L.59-2013, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-28-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 28 / Section 9-18.5-28-4
Fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The fees for a National Football League franchised football team license plate are as follows:

(1) An annual supplemental fee of ten dollars ($10). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

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

(B) Five dollars ($5) to the motor vehicle highway account.

(2) An annual fee of twenty dollars ($20) for deposit in the capital projects fund established by section 5 of this chapter.

(b) The bureau shall distribute at least one (1) time each month the money from the capital projects fund collected under subsection (a).

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-49-4; subdivision (1) formerly 9-29-5-38(d).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.118-2022, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 9-21-8-49 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-21-8-49
Violations; Class C infraction; Class A infraction if bodily injury; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 49. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or as provided in sections 35, 50, 52, 55, 56, and 58 of this chapter, a person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

(b) Except as provided in sections 35, 50, 52, 55, 56, 58, and 59 of this chapter, a person who violates this chapter in a manner that results in bodily injury to a person commits a Class A infraction.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-4-1-127.1(b) part; 9-8-12-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.18-1999, SEC.2; P.L.40-2007, SEC.4; P.L.65-2010, SEC.4; P.L.188-2015, SEC.76; P.L.110-2020, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-26-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 26 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-26-3-4
Confidentiality and use of reports; disclosure of identity of person; use as evidence at trial; certificate that report has or has not been made
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to an accident report filed by a law enforcement officer or filed by a coroner or similar officer under IC 9-26-4-2.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), each required accident report and supplemental report is without prejudice to the reporting individual and is for the confidential use of the state police department or other state agencies having use of the records for accident prevention purposes.

(c) The state police department may disclose the identity of a person involved in an accident when the person's identity is not otherwise known or when the person denies being present at the accident.

(d) A report may not be used as evidence in a trial, civil or criminal, arising out of an accident. However, the state police department shall, upon the demand of a:

(1) person who has, or claims to have, made a report; or

(2) court;

furnish a certificate showing that a specified accident report has or has not been made to the state police department solely to prove a compliance or a failure to comply with the requirement that a report be made to the state police department.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-51.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 9-24-6.1-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 6.1 / Section 9-24-6.1-2.5
Training regarding human trafficking
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5 (a) The bureau shall work in coordination with organizations that have produced instructional videos that provide industry specific training on how to recognize, prevent, and report human trafficking (as defined by IC 5-26.5-1-3.8).

(b) The bureau shall require an applicant who is applying for a commercial driver's license for the first time to attest to having watched an instructional video described under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.128-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-30-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-30-6-7
Refusal to submit to chemical tests or test results in prima facie evidence of intoxication; duties of arresting officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) If a person refuses to submit to a chemical test, the arresting officer shall inform the person that refusal will result in the suspension of the person's driving privileges.

(b) If a person refuses to submit to a chemical test after having been advised that the refusal will result in the suspension of driving privileges or submits to a chemical test that results in prima facie evidence of intoxication, the arresting officer shall do the following:

(1) Obtain the person's driver's license or permit if the person is in possession of the document and issue a receipt valid until the initial hearing of the matter held under IC 35-33-7-1.

(2) Submit a probable cause affidavit to the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the alleged offense occurred.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-4-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 9-32-11-25 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-32-11-25
"Recreational vehicle shows"
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) This section applies to a recreational vehicle show held on a Sunday.

(b) A recreational vehicle show must include two (2) or more recreational vehicle dealers and occur offsite from a recreational vehicle dealer's place of business.

(c) At a recreational vehicle show, a recreational vehicle dealer may display or sell a line make only in the recreational vehicle dealer's area of sales responsibility.

(d) If a recreational vehicle dealer fails to provide adequate representation at a recreational vehicle show, a recreational vehicle manufacturer may assign the rights to participate in the sanctioned recreational vehicle show to another recreational vehicle dealer.

(e) A recreational vehicle manufacturer may designate recreational vehicle dealer participation in recreational vehicle shows and rallies. However, for a recreational vehicle show that occurs in a recreational vehicle dealer's area of sales responsibility, the recreational vehicle dealer shall be given an exclusive right to participate.

(f) A recreational vehicle dealer may sell or offer to sell, directly or indirectly, recreational vehicles on Sundays, if the dealer is participating in a recreational vehicle show.

As added by P.L.42-2025, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-51 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-51
"Existing franchise"
Status: in_force

Sec. 51. "Existing franchise", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2.1-21.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-10-7-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.18; P.L.104-2024, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 9-19-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-19-3-1
Safety requirements; means of applying brakes
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Subject to section 4 of this chapter, a motor vehicle, when operated upon a highway, must be equipped with brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold the vehicle.

(b) A motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or motor driven cycle must be equipped with brakes that include two (2) separate means of applying the brakes, each of which means must apply the brakes to at least two (2) wheels. If these two (2) separate means of applying the brakes are connected in any way, the means must be constructed so that failure of one (1) part of the operating mechanism does not leave the motor vehicle without brakes on at least two (2) wheels.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-32(1).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 9-24-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-24-7-4
Operating privileges
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A learner's permit authorizes the holder to operate a motor vehicle, except a motorcycle or a commercial motor vehicle, upon a highway under the following conditions:

(1) While the holder is participating in practice driving in an approved driver education course and is accompanied in the front seat of the motor vehicle by an individual with valid driving privileges who:

(A) is licensed as a driver education instructor under IC 9-27-6-8 and is working under the direction of a driver training school described in IC 9-27-6-3(a)(2); or

(B) is a certified driver rehabilitation specialist recognized by the bureau who is employed through a driver rehabilitation program.

(2) While the holder is participating in practice driving after having commenced an approved driver education course and is accompanied in the front seat of the motor vehicle by an individual with valid driving privileges who is at least:

(A) twenty-five (25) years of age and related to the applicant by blood, marriage, or legal status; or

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

(3) If the holder is not participating in an approved driver education course, and is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the holder may participate in practice driving if accompanied in the front seat of the motor vehicle by an individual who is:

(A) a licensed driver, with valid driving privileges, who is:

(i) at least twenty-five (25) years of age; and

(ii) related to the applicant by blood, marriage, or legal status;

(B) the spouse of the applicant who is:

(i) a licensed driver with valid driving privileges; and

(ii) at least twenty-one (21) years of age; or

(C) an individual with valid driving privileges who:

(i) is licensed as a driver education instructor under IC 9-27-6-8 and is working under the direction of a driver training school described in IC 9-27-6-3(a)(2);

(ii) is a certified driver rehabilitation specialist recognized by the bureau who is employed through a driver rehabilitation program; or

(iii) is a bureau or commission employee who is conducting a skills examination.

(4) If the holder is not participating in an approved driver education course, and is at least eighteen (18) years of age, the holder may participate in practice driving if accompanied in the front seat of the motor vehicle by an individual who is:

(A) a licensed driver, with valid driving privileges, who is at least twenty-five (25) years of age; or

(B) the spouse of the applicant who is:

(i) a licensed driver with valid driving privileges; and

(ii) at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

(5) If the holder is less than eighteen (18) years of age and is under the care and supervision of the department of child services, the holder may participate in practice driving if accompanied in the front seat of the motor vehicle by an individual who is:

(A) a licensed driver with valid driving privileges who is:

(i) at least twenty-five (25) years of age; and

(ii) related to the applicant by blood, marriage, or legal status;

(B) a licensed driver with valid driving privileges who is:

(i) at least twenty-five (25) years of age; and

(ii) approved by the department of child services; or

(C) an individual with valid driving privileges who is:

(i) licensed as a driver education instructor under IC 9-27-6-8 and is working under the direction of a driver training school described in IC 9-27-6-3(a)(2); or

(ii) a certified driver rehabilitation specialist recognized by the bureau who is employed through a driver rehabilitation program.

(b) A holder of a learner's permit may operate a motor driven cycle.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-33(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.95-1996, SEC.1; P.L.93-1997, SEC.12; P.L.48-2004, SEC.7; P.L.156-2006, SEC.8; P.L.125-2012, SEC.199; P.L.85-2013, SEC.32; P.L.150-2015, SEC.2; P.L.198-2016, SEC.456; P.L.116-2017, SEC.4; P.L.111-2021, SEC.46; P.L.141-2024, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 9-30-8.1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 8.1 / Section 9-30-8.1-6
Review; denial; petition for review; revocation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The registration of an ignition interlock device model may be reviewed by the state department of toxicology during the course of the registration period.

(b) The director of the state department of toxicology may deny a registration or renewal of a registration of an ignition interlock device model and may suspend or revoke a registration of an ignition interlock device model upon receiving evidence that the ignition interlock device model does not comply with a requirement of this chapter.

(c) An order denying a registration of an ignition interlock device model under this section shall be issued by the director of the state department of toxicology following the requirements of IC 4-21.5-3-5.

(d) If a petition for review of an order issued under subsection (c) is subsequently granted under IC 4-21.5-3-7, the resulting administrative proceeding shall be conducted by the state department of toxicology.

(e) An order suspending or revoking a registration of an ignition interlock device model shall be issued by the director of the state department of toxicology in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3-6.

As added by P.L.28-2026, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 9-22-1-21.5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 9-22-1-21.5
Liens on vehicles; public sale or auction; civil damages
Status: in_force

Sec. 21.5. (a) A person that provides towing services for a vehicle:

(1) at the request of a person on whose property an abandoned vehicle is located; or

(2) in accordance with this chapter;

has a lien on the vehicle for the reasonable value of the charges for the towing services and other related costs in accordance with IC 9-22-6.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), a person that obtains a lien for an abandoned vehicle under this section must comply with sections 16, 17, 19, and 23 of this chapter. After the requirements of this subsection have been met, a vehicle may be sold at public sale or public auction.

(c) If the vehicle is determined in a commercially reasonable manner to have a fair market value of more than three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) by the person that obtains a lien for the abandoned vehicle, the lienholder shall comply with:

(1) section 16 of this chapter;

(2) section 17 of this chapter;

(3) section 19 of this chapter; and

(4) IC 9-22-6.

After the requirements of this subsection have been met, a vehicle may be sold at public auction.

(d) A person that violates subsection (b) or (c) is liable for civil damages to any person that suffers harm because of the violation.

As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.124. Amended by P.L.262-2013, SEC.106; P.L.198-2016, SEC.369; P.L.157-2017, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-28.3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-28.3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.259-2013, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.90.
Ind. Code § 9-30-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 10 / Section 9-30-10-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.350. Repealed by P.L.149-2015, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-18.1-7-2
Personal use permitted
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A farm vehicle may be used for personal purposes if the vehicle otherwise qualifies for registration as a farm vehicle.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-21-21-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-24-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 11 / Section 9-24-11-5
Permit and license contents; acceptance for federal purposes; temporary status; address confidentiality program participants
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), a learner's permit or driver's license issued under this article must contain the following information:

(1) The full legal name of the permittee or licensee.

(2) The date of birth of the permittee or licensee.

(3) The address of the principal residence of the permittee or licensee.

(4) The hair color and eye color of the permittee or licensee.

(5) The date of issue and expiration date of the permit or license.

(6) The gender of the permittee or licensee.

(7) The unique identifying number of the permit or license.

(8) The weight of the permittee or licensee.

(9) The height of the permittee or licensee.

(10) A reproduction of the signature of the permittee or licensee.

(11) If the permittee or licensee is less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time of issuance, the dates, notated prominently, on which the permittee or licensee will become:

(A) eighteen (18) years of age; and

(B) twenty-one (21) years of age.

(12) If the permittee or licensee is at least eighteen (18) years of age but less than twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of issuance, the date, notated prominently, on which the permittee or licensee will become twenty-one (21) years of age.

(13) Except as provided in subsection (b), a digital photograph of the permittee or licensee.

(b) The bureau may provide for the omission of a photograph or computerized image from any driver's license or learner's permit issued in the form of a physical credential if there is good cause for the omission. However, a driver's license or learner's permit issued without a digital photograph may not be issued in the form of a mobile credential and must include a statement that indicates that the driver's license or learner's permit issued without a digital photograph may not be accepted by a federal agency for federal identification or any other federal purpose.

(c) A driver's license or learner's permit issued to an individual who has temporary lawful status as indicated by:

(1) a valid, unexpired nonimmigrant visa or has nonimmigrant visa status for entry in the United States;

(2) a pending application for asylum in the United States;

(3) a pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States;

(4) having an approved deferred action status; or

(5) a pending application for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States or conditional permanent residence status in the United States;

must be clearly identified as a temporary driver's license or learner's permit. A temporary driver's license or learner's permit issued under this subsection may not be renewed without the presentation of valid documentary evidence proving that the licensee's or permittee's temporary status has been extended.

(d) For purposes of subsection (a), an individual certified as a program participant in the address confidentiality program under IC 5-26.5 is not required to provide the address of the individual's principal residence, but may provide an address designated by the office of the attorney general under IC 5-26.5 as the address of the individual's principal residence.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-37(b); (f); (g); Pre-2016 Revision Citations: subsection (b) formerly 9-24-11-5(c); 9-24-11-5(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.39-2000, SEC.11; P.L.42-2001, SEC.1; P.L.176-2001, SEC.13; P.L.1-2002, SEC.45; P.L.34-2003, SEC.2; P.L.86-2005, SEC.1; P.L.123-2005, SEC.3; P.L.37-2006, SEC.1; P.L.184-2007, SEC.38; P.L.76-2009, SEC.5; P.L.162-2009, SEC.3; P.L.1-2010, SEC.48; P.L.109-2011, SEC.9; P.L.85-2013, SEC.44; P.L.216-2014, SEC.52; P.L.149-2015, SEC.69; P.L.198-2016, SEC.484; P.L.86-2018, SEC.148; P.L.178-2019, SEC.49; P.L.120-2020, SEC.28; P.L.211-2023, SEC.41; P.L.141-2024, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 9-32-15-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 15 / Section 9-32-15-4
Qualification of designated family member to succeed to the franchise
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. To qualify under section 2 of this chapter to succeed a franchisee under the existing franchise, a designated family member must do all the following:

(1) Not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the franchisee's death or disability, give the manufacturer or distributor written notice of the designated family member's intention to succeed to the franchise.

(2) Agree to be bound by all terms and conditions of the existing franchise.

(3) Meet the criteria generally applied at the time of the death or incapacity of the franchisee by the manufacturer or distributor in qualifying new motor vehicle dealers as franchisees.

(4) If requested by the manufacturer or distributor, promptly supply personal and financial data that is reasonably necessary for the manufacturer or distributor to determine if the existing franchise should be honored.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-35-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 35 / Section 9-18.5-35-4
Application form for an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plate; disclosure of personal information
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The application form for an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plate must allow the applicant to choose to prohibit the disclosure of personal information to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs.

(b) The bureau must inform the applicant that:

(1) the Indiana department of veterans' affairs may contact the applicant with information about its activities but may not use the applicant's personal information primarily for fundraising or solicitation purposes;

(2) the bureau will not disclose the applicant's personal information to any other person or group; and

(3) the Indiana department of veterans' affairs will not disclose the applicant's personal information to any other person or group without the applicant's written consent.

(c) Unless the applicant has prohibited disclosure on the application, the bureau shall disclose personal information included on the application form to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs.

(d) If the applicant does not make an affirmative statement against disclosure as described in subsection (c), the bureau shall disclose personal information about the applicant included on the application form only to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs. The bureau may not disclose personal information to any other person.

(e) If the Indiana department of veterans' affairs receives personal information from the bureau under subsection (c), the Indiana department of veterans' affairs may:

(1) contact the applicant with information about activities of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs;

(2) not contact the applicant primarily for fundraising or solicitation purposes; and

(3) not disclose the personal information of the applicant to any other person or group without the written consent of the applicant.

(f) An affirmative statement against disclosure made by an applicant under subsection (c) is in effect until:

(1) the applicant indicates on a subsequent application that the applicant's personal information may be disclosed; or

(2) the applicant sends written consent to the bureau to disclose the applicant's personal information.

As added by P.L.108-2023, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 9-30-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-30-3-7
Soliciting or aiding in disposition of traffic information or summons; contempt
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A person who solicits or aids in the disposition or attempted disposition of a traffic information or summons in any unauthorized manner is in criminal contempt of the court having original jurisdiction of the cause of action or of the court named on the particular information in question.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-7-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 9-21-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-21-5-3
Alteration of maximum speed limits; authorities; procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The maximum speed limits set forth in section 2 of this chapter may be altered as follows:

(1) By local jurisdictions under section 6 of this chapter.

(2) By the Indiana department of transportation under section 12 of this chapter.

(3) For the purposes of speed limits on a highway on the national system of interstate and defense highways, by order of the commissioner of the Indiana department of transportation to conform to any federal regulation concerning state speed limit laws.

(4) In worksites, by all jurisdictions under section 11 of this chapter.

(5) By a homeowners association that establishes a maximum speed limit under IC 9-21-23.5 within a subdivision governed by the homeowners association.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-57(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.235-2005, SEC.124; P.L.151-2005, SEC.3; P.L.1-2006, SEC.164; P.L.54-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-18.6 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-18.6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.151-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 9-32-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 9-32-5-7
Forms for applications
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The bureau shall provide forms on which applications for certificates of title and assignments of certificates of title must be made under this chapter.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 9-18.1-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-18.1-2-8
Newly acquired vehicle; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A person that acquires a vehicle may operate the vehicle on a highway without registering the vehicle under this article under the following conditions:

(1) For the length of a temporary permit issued under the following:

(A) IC 9-18-7-1 (before its expiration on December 31, 2016).

(B) IC 9-18-7-4 (before its expiration on December 31, 2016).

(C) IC 9-18.1-12-2.

(D) IC 9-18.1-12-3.

(2) For not more than forty-five (45) days after the date on which the person acquires the vehicle, if the person displays on the newly acquired vehicle a valid and unexpired license plate transferred from another vehicle that the person disposes of by sale or other means. While operating the newly acquired vehicle, the person must have in the person's possession a:

(A) manufacturer's certificate of origin;

(B) certificate of title; or

(C) bill of sale;

indicating that the person owns the vehicle to which the unexpired license plates are affixed.

(3) For not more than forty-five (45) days after the date on which the person acquires the vehicle from a dealer licensed under IC 9-32, if the person displays on the newly acquired vehicle a valid and unexpired interim plate issued under IC 9-32-6-11.

(4) If the person acquires the vehicle from a person other than a dealer licensed under IC 9-32, for:

(A) not more than seventy-two (72) hours after the date of acquisition; and

(B) the sole purpose of transporting the vehicle by the most direct route from the place of acquisition to:

(i) a place of storage, including the person's residence or place of business;

(ii) an inspection station for purposes of emissions testing under IC 13-17-5-5.1(b); or

(iii) a license branch or a location operated by a full service provider (as defined in IC 9-14.1-1-2) or a partial services provider (as defined in IC 9-14.1-1-3) to register the vehicle under this article.

While operating the vehicle, the person must have in the person's possession a certificate of title indicating that the person owns the vehicle.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: subdivision (2) formerly 9-18-6-5; subdivision (3) formerly 9-18-6-4; subdivision (4) formerly 9-18-7-2.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.
Ind. Code § 9-32-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 6 / Section 9-32-6-4
Design of dealer license plates and motor driven cycle decals
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The secretary shall determine the color, dimension, and style of the letters and the information required on a dealer license plate issued under this chapter.

(b) The secretary may design and issue a motor driven cycle decal to be used in conjunction with a motorcycle dealer license plate upon proper application by a dealer.

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 9-21-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 21 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-21-16-3
Removal of vehicle from traveled portion of highway
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Whenever a police officer finds a vehicle standing upon a highway in violation of this chapter, the officer may require the person driving the vehicle or other person in charge of the vehicle to move the vehicle to a position off the paved, improved, or main traveled part of the highway. If:

(1) a person directed by an officer fails or refuses to move the vehicle; or

(2) the vehicle is unattended;

the officer may provide for the removal of the vehicle to the nearest available garage or other place of safety.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-113(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 9-24-16-12 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 24 / Chapter 16 / Section 9-24-16-12
Misuse of card
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. A person who:

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

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

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

commits a Class C misdemeanor.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-5-3.1-6(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.98-1996, SEC.1; P.L.106-2006, SEC.1; P.L.109-2011, SEC.27; P.L.158-2013, SEC.155; P.L.217-2014, SEC.88.
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-34 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 9-13-2-34
"Component part"
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. "Component part" means the engine, transmission, body-chassis, doghouse (front assembly), rear-end, frame, or catalytic converter of a vehicle.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-3.6-2(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.262-2013, SEC.3; P.L.70-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-19-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 9-19-7-2
Brakes; footrests; lamps and reflectors; exception for autocycles
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), a motorcycle or motor driven cycle operated on the streets or highways by an Indiana resident must meet the following requirements:

(1) Be equipped with brakes in good working order on both front and rear wheels.

(2) Be equipped with footrests or pegs for both operator and passenger.

(3) Be equipped with lamps and reflectors meeting the standards of the United States Department of Transportation.

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

(c) An autocycle is not required to be equipped with footrests or pegs under subsection (a).

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1992, SEC.49; P.L.63-1994, SEC.1; P.L.2-2010, SEC.1; P.L.87-2010, SEC.28; P.L.221-2014, SEC.35; P.L.82-2015, SEC.4; P.L.198-2016, SEC.332.
Ind. Code § 9-18.5-26-4 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 26 / Section 9-18.5-26-4
Lewis and Clark expedition fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The Lewis and Clark expedition fund is established.

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

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

(d) The bureau shall distribute at least one (1) time each month the money from the fund to the Lewis and Clark expedition commission established by IC 14-20-15.

(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: 9-18-47-4.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.118-2022, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 9-32-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 9 / Article 32 / Chapter 8 / Section 9-32-8-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Repealed by P.L.62-2014, SEC.22.