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IN Code § 9-21-8-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-31. Entrance to Through Highways; Stopping; Yield of Right-of-Way

Sec. 31. (a) A person who drives a vehicle shall do the following:(1) Stop as required under this article at the entrance to a through highway.(2) Yield the right-of-way to other vehicles that have entered the intersection from the through highway or that are approaching so closely on the through highway as to constitute an immediate hazard.(b) After yielding as described in subsection (a)(2), the person who drives a vehicle may proceed and persons who drive other vehicles approaching the intersection on the through highway shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle proceeding into or across the through highway.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-83(a).]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-8-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-32. Stop Signs at Intersections; Duty to Obey

Sec. 32. A person who drives a vehicle shall stop at an intersection where a stop sign is erected at one (1) or more entrances to a through highway that are not a part of the through highway and proceed cautiously, yielding to vehicles that are not required to stop.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-83(b).]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-8-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-33. Yield Signs; Collision With Pedestrian or Vehicle

Sec. 33. (a) A person who drives a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions or stop if necessary. The person shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian legally crossing the roadway and to a vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to present an immediate hazard. After yielding, the person may proceed, and all other vehicles approaching the intersection shall yield to the vehicle proceeding.(b) If a person who drives a vehicle is involved in a collision with a pedestrian in a crosswalk or a vehicle in the intersection after driving past a yield sign without stopping, the collision is considered prima facie evidence of the person's failure to yield the right-of-way.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-83(c).]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-8-34 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-34. Entrance to Highway From Private Road or Driveway; Yield of Right-of-Way

Sec. 34. A person who drives a vehicle that is about to enter or cross a highway from a private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-84.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-8-36 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-36. Traffic Control Signals Not in Operation

Sec. 36. Except as provided in IC 9-21-17-8 and IC 9-21-3-7(b)(4)(C), when traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation, a person who drives a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if necessary to yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or when the pedestrian is approaching closely from the opposite half of the roadway.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-87(a); (c).]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.43-2011, SEC.5.
IN Code § 9-21-8-37 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-37. Pedestrians and Children; Due Care; Caution

Sec. 37. Notwithstanding other provisions of this article or a local ordinance, a person who drives a vehicle shall do the following:(1) Exercise due care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian or a person propelling a human powered vehicle, giving an audible signal when necessary.(2) Exercise proper caution upon observing a child or an obviously confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated person.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-89.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-8-38 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-38. Safety Zones

Sec. 38. A vehicle may not be driven through or within a safety zone.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-105.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-8-39 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-39. Railroad Grade Crossings

Sec. 39. Whenever a person who drives a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing, the person shall stop within fifty (50) feet but not less than fifteen (15) feet from the nearest track of the railroad and may not proceed until the person can do so safely under the following circumstances:(1) When a clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a train or other on-track equipment.(2) When a crossing gate is lowered or when a human flagman gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a train or other on-track equipment.(3) When a railroad train or other on-track equipment approaching within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of a highway crossing emits an audible signal and because of speed or nearness to the crossing is an immediate hazard.(4) When an approaching train or other on-track equipment is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to the crossing.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-106.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.119-1995, SEC.6; P.L.8-2010, SEC.3.
IN Code § 9-21-8-40 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-40. Heavy Equipment or Structures; Railroad Grade Crossings; Notice; Procedure

Sec. 40. (a) A person may not operate or move a caterpillar tractor, steam shovel, derrick, roller, or any equipment or structure weighing more than ten (10) tons and having a normal operating speed of not more than six (6) miles per hour or a vertical body or load clearance of less than nine (9) inches above the level surface of a roadway upon or across tracks at a railroad grade crossing without first complying with this section.(b) Notice of an intended crossing under this section shall be given to a superintendent of the railroad, and a reasonable time shall be given to the railroad to provide proper protection at the crossing.(c) Before making a crossing under this section, the person operating or moving a vehicle or equipment described in subsection (a) shall first stop the vehicle or equipment not less than ten (10) feet and not more than fifty (50) feet from the nearest rail or the railway. While stopped, the person shall listen and look in both directions along the track for an approaching train or other on-track equipment and for signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment. The person shall not proceed until the crossing can be made safely.(d) A crossing may not be made when warning is given by automatic signal, crossing gates, a flagman, or otherwise of the immediate approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-109.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-2010, SEC.4.
IN Code § 9-21-8-41 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-41. Traffic Control Devices; Obeyance of Instructions; Highway Worksites; Extraordinary Care; Safety Controls

Sec. 41. (a) A person who drives a vehicle may not disobey the instructions of an official traffic control device placed in accordance with this article unless otherwise directed by a police officer.(b) When a traffic control device or flagman is utilized at a worksite on a highway for traffic control, a person who drives a vehicle shall exercise extraordinary care to secure the mutual safety of all persons and vehicles at the worksite.(c) All traffic shall observe and obey traffic control devices including signals, signs, and warnings, and all directions, signs, or warning devices that may be given or displayed by a police officer or flagman to safely control traffic movement at a worksite and promote safety at a worksite.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-33.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.113-2014, SEC.21; P.L.217-2014, SEC.47.
IN Code § 9-21-8-41.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-41.5. Vehicle Entering School Crossing Zone; Obeyance of Instructions

Sec. 41.5. (a) A person who drives a vehicle shall obey the instructions of a school crossing guard to stop the vehicle before entering a school crossing zone.(b) Whenever a person who drives a vehicle approaches a school crossing zone, the person shall exercise extraordinary caution to secure the safety of children in the school crossing zone.As added by P.L.116-1993, SEC.3.
IN Code § 9-21-8-41.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-41.7. Duty of Vehicle Operator to Obey Instructions of Railroad Flagman

Sec. 41.7. (a) For purposes of this section, "railroad flagman" means a person who furnishes flag protection as prescribed by rules of the carrier.(b) A person who operates a vehicle shall obey the instructions of a railroad flagman to stop the vehicle before approaching a location in which a train or other on-track equipment is or may be located.As added by P.L.8-2010, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.50-2011, SEC.4.
IN Code § 9-21-8-42 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-42. Sidewalks; Approaching From an Alley, Driveway, or Building

Sec. 42. A person who drives a vehicle within a business or residence district that is emerging from an alley, a driveway, or a building shall stop the vehicle immediately before driving onto a sidewalk or into the sidewalk area extending across an alleyway or a private driveway.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-111.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-8-43 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-43. Loaded Vehicles; Passengers; Obstruction of View; Interference With Control of Vehicle

Sec. 43. (a) A person may not drive a vehicle when any of the following conditions exist:(1) The vehicle:(A) is loaded in a manner; or(B) has more than three (3) persons in the front seat;so as to obstruct the view of the person who drives the vehicle to the front or sides of the vehicle.(2) The vehicle:(A) is loaded in a manner; or(B) has more than three (3) persons in the front seat;so as to interfere with the person's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.(b) A passenger in a vehicle may not do the following:(1) Ride in a position that interferes with the view ahead or to the sides of the person who drives the vehicle.(2) Interfere with the person's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-117.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.96; P.L.113-2014, SEC.22; P.L.217-2014, SEC.48.
IN Code § 9-21-8-44 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-44. Coasting in Neutral When Traveling Upon a Down Grade; Prohibition

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.
IN Code § 9-21-8-44.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-44.5. Compression Release Engine Brakes

Sec. 44.5. (a) As used in this section, "compression release engine brake" means a hydraulically operated device that converts a power producing diesel engine into a power absorbing retarding mechanism.(b) A person who drives a motor vehicle equipped with compression release engine brakes on the Indiana toll road in a county having a population of more than one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) but less than one hundred seventy thousand (170,000) may not use the motor vehicle's compression release engine brakes instead of the service brake system, except in the case of failure of the service brake system.(c) This subsection does not apply to a motor vehicle that has compression release engine brakes with a factory installed muffler or an equivalent after market muffler. A person may not drive a motor vehicle equipped with compression release engine brakes unless the motor vehicle is equipped with a muffler in good working condition so that excessive noise is prevented.As added by P.L.23-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2002, SEC.42; P.L.119-2012, SEC.104; P.L.168-2015, SEC.1.
IN Code § 9-21-8-45 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-45. Farm Wagons; Interstate and State Highways; Prohibitions

Sec. 45. (a) A farm wagon may not be operated on an interstate highway.(b) In addition to the prohibition set forth in subsection (a), a farm wagon (as defined in IC 9-13-2-60(2)) may not be operated on a highway designated as a part of the state highway system under IC 8-23-4-2, except that a farm wagon may cross a state highway, other than a limited access highway, at right angles for the purpose of getting from one (1) farm field to another when the operation can be done safely. The operator shall bring the farm wagon to a complete stop before proceeding across the state highway and shall yield the right-of-way to all traffic.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-12-5.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.150-2009, SEC.13; P.L.256-2017, SEC.161.
IN Code § 9-21-8-46 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-46. Implements of Agriculture on Interstate Highways

Sec. 46. A person may not drive or operate:(1) an implement of agriculture designed to be operated primarily in a farm field or on farm premises;(2) a piece of special machinery; or(3) a mini-truck;upon any part of an interstate highway.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-20.1.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.210-2005, SEC.34; P.L.180-2015, SEC.10.
IN Code § 9-21-8-47 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-47. Vehicles That Must Be Operated to Avoid Damage to Highways or Interference With Traffic

Sec. 47. The following vehicles must be moved or operated so as to avoid any material damage to the highway or unreasonable interference with other highway traffic:(1) Machinery or equipment used in highway construction or maintenance by the Indiana department of transportation, counties, or municipalities.(2) Farm drainage machinery.(3) Implements of agriculture.(4) Firefighting apparatus owned or operated by a political subdivision or a volunteer fire department (as defined in IC 36-8-12-2).(5) Farm vehicles loaded with farm products.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-19.9(b).]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.31; P.L.210-2005, SEC.35.
IN Code § 9-21-8-48 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-48. Vehicles With Contents Escaping; Prohibition From Operation; Exceptions

Sec. 48. A vehicle, except:(1) a vehicle containing poultry or livestock being transported to market; or(2) a highway maintenance vehicle engaged in spreading sand or deicing chemicals;may not be driven or moved on a highway if the vehicle's contents are dripping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping from the vehicle.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-2(a)(8).]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.79-1991, SEC.4.
IN Code § 9-21-8-49 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-49. Violations; Class C Infraction; Class a Infraction if Bodily Injury; Exceptions

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.
IN Code § 9-21-8-50 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-50. Reckless Operation of a Tractor-Trailer Combination; Class B Misdemeanor

Sec. 50. A person who operates a tractor-trailer combination in a reckless or deliberate attempt to:(1) endanger the safety or property of others; or(2) block the proper flow of traffic;commits a Class B misdemeanor.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-73(b).]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-8-51 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-51. Blinding Lights; Failure to Dim

Sec. 51. A person may not:(1) operate a vehicle; and(2) fail to dim bright or blinding lights when meeting another vehicle or pedestrian.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-56.2.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.110-2020, SEC.3.
IN Code § 9-21-8-52 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-52. Reckless Driving; Passing a School Bus With Extended Stop Arm; Penalty; License Suspension

Sec. 52. (a) A person who operates a vehicle and who recklessly:(1) drives at such an unreasonably high rate of speed or at such an unreasonably low rate of speed under the circumstances as to:(A) endanger the safety or the property of others; or(B) block the proper flow of traffic;(2) passes another vehicle from the rear while on a slope or on a curve where vision is obstructed for a distance of less than five hundred (500) feet ahead;(3) drives in and out of a line of traffic, except as otherwise permitted; or(4) speeds up or refuses to give one-half (1/2) of the roadway to a driver overtaking and desiring to pass;commits a Class C misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if it causes bodily injury to a person.(b) A person who operates a vehicle and who recklessly passes a school bus stopped on a roadway or a private road when the arm signal device specified in IC 9-21-12-13 is in the device's extended position commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if it causes bodily injury to a person, and a Level 5 felony if it causes the death of a person.(c) If an offense under subsection (a) results in damage to the property of another person, it is a Class B misdemeanor and the court may recommend the suspension of the current driving license of the person convicted of the offense described in subsection (a) for a fixed period of not more than one (1) year.(d) If an offense under subsection (a) causes bodily injury to a person, the court may recommend the suspension of the driving privileges of the person convicted of the offense described in this subsection for a fixed period of not more than one (1) year.(e) In addition to any other penalty imposed under subsection (b), the court may suspend the person's driving privileges:(1) for ninety (90) days; or(2) if the person has committed at least one (1) previous offense under this section or IC 9-21-12-1, for one (1) year.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-56.1.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.127-1993, SEC.1; P.L.1-2005, SEC.103; P.L.70-2009, SEC.3; P.L.217-2014, SEC.49; P.L.188-2015, SEC.77; P.L.198-2016, SEC.364; P.L.144-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 9-21-8-53 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-53. Speed Violations; Complaint or Affidavit; Summons, Warrant, or Notice; Contents; Negligence

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.
IN Code § 9-21-8-55 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-55. Aggressive Driving

Sec. 55. (a) This section does not apply to a law enforcement official engaged in the law enforcement official's official duties.(b) For purposes of this section, a person engages in aggressive driving if, during one (1) episode of continuous driving of a vehicle, the person does or commits at least three (3) of the following:(1) Following a vehicle too closely in violation of IC 9-21-8-14.(2) Unsafe operation of a vehicle in violation of IC 9-21-8-24.(3) Overtaking another vehicle on the right by driving off the roadway in violation of IC 9-21-8-6.(4) Unsafe stopping or slowing a vehicle in violation of IC 9-21-8-26.(5) Unnecessary sounding of the horn in violation of IC 9-19-5-2.(6) Failure to yield in violation of IC 9-21-8-29 through IC 9-21-8-34.(7) Failure to obey a traffic control device in violation of IC 9-21-8-41.(8) Driving at an unsafe speed in violation of IC 9-21-5.(9) Repeatedly flashing the vehicle's headlights.(c) A person who, with the intent to harass or intimidate a person in another vehicle, knowingly or intentionally engages in aggressive driving commits aggressive driving, a Class A misdemeanor, except as provided in IC 9-21-8-56(d), (f), (g), and (h).As added by P.L.75-2006, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.40-2007, SEC.5.