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IN Code § 9-19-10-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 10. Passenger Restraint Systems|9-19-10-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 7 of this chapter by P.L.121-1993 apply to a product liability action that arises after June 30, 1993.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.213.
IN Code § 9-19-10-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 10. Passenger Restraint Systems|9-19-10-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to an occupant of a motor vehicle who meets any of the following conditions:(1) For medical reasons should not wear safety belts, provided the occupant has written documentation of the medical reasons from a physician.(2) Is a child required to be restrained by a child restraint system under IC 9-19-11.(3) Is traveling in a commercial or a United States Postal Service vehicle that makes frequent stops for the purpose of pickup or delivery of goods or services.(4) Is a rural carrier of the United States Postal Service and is operating a vehicle while serving a rural postal route.(5) Is a newspaper motor route carrier or newspaper bundle hauler who stops to make deliveries from a vehicle.(6) Is a driver examiner designated and appointed by the bureau and is conducting an examination of an applicant for a permit or license under IC 9-24-10.(7) Is an occupant of a farm truck being used on a farm in connection with agricultural pursuits that are usual and normal to the farming operation.(8) Is an occupant of a motor vehicle participating in a parade.(9) Is an occupant of the living quarters area of a recreational vehicle.(10) Is an occupant of the treatment area of an ambulance (as defined in IC 16-18-2-13).(11) Is an occupant of the sleeping area of a tractor.(12) Is an occupant other than the operator of a vehicle described in IC 9-20-11-1(1).(13) Is an occupant other than the operator of a truck on a construction site.(14) Is a passenger other than the operator in a cab of a recovery vehicle who is being transported in the cab because the vehicle of the passenger is being towed by the recovery vehicle.(15) Is an occupant other than the operator of a motor vehicle being used by a public utility in an emergency as set forth in IC 9-20-6-5.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-14-2.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.67-2004, SEC.2; P.L.214-2007, SEC.6; P.L.216-2014, SEC.49; P.L.198-2016, SEC.334.
IN Code § 9-19-10-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 10. Passenger Restraint Systems|9-19-10-2. Use of Safety Belt by Motor Vehicle Occupants; Safety Belt Standards

Sec. 2. Each occupant of a motor vehicle equipped with a safety belt that:(1) meets the standards stated in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208 (49 CFR 571.208); and(2) is standard equipment installed by the manufacturer;shall have a safety belt properly fastened about the occupant's body at all times when the vehicle is in forward motion.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-14-1 part.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.214-2007, SEC.7.
IN Code § 9-19-10-3.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 10. Passenger Restraint Systems|9-19-10-3.1. Stopping, Inspecting, or Detaining Vehicle; Checkpoints

Sec. 3.1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a vehicle may be stopped to determine compliance with this chapter. However, a vehicle, the contents of a vehicle, the driver of a vehicle, or a passenger in a vehicle may not be inspected, searched, or detained solely because of a violation of this chapter.(b) A law enforcement agency may not use a safety belt checkpoint to detect and issue a citation for a person's failure to comply with this chapter.As added by P.L.214-2007, SEC.8.
IN Code § 9-19-10-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 10. Passenger Restraint Systems|9-19-10-5. Retail Sales, Leases, Trades, and Transfers

Sec. 5. A person may not buy, sell, lease, trade, or transfer from or to Indiana residents at retail an automobile that is manufactured or assembled, commencing with the 1964 models, unless the automobile is equipped with safety belts installed for use in the front seat.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-7-1.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IN Code § 9-19-10-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 10. Passenger Restraint Systems|9-19-10-7. Failure to Comply; Fault; Liability of Insurer; Mitigation of Damages

Sec. 7. (a) Failure to comply with section 1, 2, or 3.1(a) of this chapter does not constitute fault under IC 34-51-2 and does not limit the liability of an insurer.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), evidence of the failure to comply with section 1, 2, or 3.1(a) of this chapter may not be admitted in a civil action to mitigate damages.(c) Evidence of a failure to comply with this chapter may be admitted in a civil action as to mitigation of damages in a product liability action involving a motor vehicle restraint or supplemental restraint system. The defendant in such an action has the burden of proving noncompliance with this chapter and that compliance with this chapter would have reduced injuries, and the extent of the reduction.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-14-5.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.121-1993, SEC.1; P.L.1-1998, SEC.95; P.L.214-2007, SEC.9; P.L.262-2013, SEC.102.
IN Code § 9-19-10-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 10. Passenger Restraint Systems|9-19-10-8. Failure of Front Seat Occupant to Use Belt; Violation; Classification; Assessment of Points

Sec. 8. (a) A person who:(1) is at least sixteen (16) years of age; and(2) violates section 2 of this chapter;commits a Class D infraction.(b) The bureau may not assess points under the point system for Class D infractions under this section.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-14-6.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.57-1998, SEC.3; P.L.116-1998, SEC.3.
IN Code § 9-19-10-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 10. Passenger Restraint Systems|9-19-10-9. Retail Transfer of Vehicle; Violation; Classification

Sec. 9. A person who violates section 5 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-7-3.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.262-2013, SEC.103.
IN Code § 9-19-10.5-0.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 10.5. Inflatable Restraint Systems|9-19-10.5-0.2. "Airbag"

Sec. 0.2. As used in this chapter, "airbag" means a motor vehicle inflatable occupant restraint system component that is part of a supplemental restraint system.As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.21.
IN Code § 9-19-10.5-0.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 10.5. Inflatable Restraint Systems|9-19-10.5-0.4. "Counterfeit Supplemental Restraint System Component"

Sec. 0.4. As used in this chapter, "counterfeit supplemental restraint system component" means:(1) a replacement airbag; or(2) any other replacement supplemental restraint system component;that displays a mark identical to, or substantially similar to, the genuine mark of a motor vehicle manufacturer or a supplier of parts to the manufacturer of a motor vehicle without authorization from that manufacturer or supplier, respectively.As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.22.
IN Code § 9-19-10.5-0.8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 10.5. Inflatable Restraint Systems|9-19-10.5-0.8. "Nonfunctional Airbag"

Sec. 0.8. As used in this chapter, "nonfunctional airbag" means a replacement airbag that is described by any of the following criteria:(1) The airbag was previously deployed or damaged.(2) The airbag has a fault that is detected by the vehicle's diagnostic system when the installation procedure is completed.(3) The airbag includes a part or an object, including a supplemental restraint system component, that is installed in a motor vehicle to mislead the owner or operator of the motor vehicle into believing that a functional airbag has been installed.(4) The airbag is subject to the prohibitions of 49 U.S.C. 30120(j).As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.23.
IN Code § 9-19-10.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 10.5. Inflatable Restraint Systems|9-19-10.5-1. "Supplemental Restraint System"

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "supplemental restraint system" means a passive inflatable motor vehicle occupant crash protection system designed for use in conjunction with a seat belt assembly as defined in 49 CFR 571.209.(b) The term includes one (1) or more airbags and all components required to ensure that an airbag works as designed by the vehicle manufacturer including both of the following:(1) Each airbag operates as necessary in the event of a crash.(2) Each airbag is designed in accordance with federal motor vehicle safety standards for the specific make, model, and year of the motor vehicle in which it is or will be installed.As added by P.L.248-2003, SEC.3 and P.L.265-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.120-2020, SEC.24.
IN Code § 9-19-10.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 10.5. Inflatable Restraint Systems|9-19-10.5-2. Manufacture, Import, Install, Reinstall, Distribute, or Sale of Component; Penalty

Sec. 2. (a) A person may not knowingly or intentionally manufacture, import, install, reinstall, distribute, sell, or offer for sale a component intended to replace a supplemental restraint system component in a motor vehicle, if any of the following apply to the component:(1) The component is a counterfeit supplemental restraint system component.(2) The component is a nonfunctional airbag.(3) The component causes a motor vehicle to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208 (49 CFR 571.208) for the respective make, model, and year of the motor vehicle in question.(b) For purposes of this section, an installation or reinstallation is considered to not have occurred until the vehicle is returned to the customer who requested the work be performed or when ownership of the vehicle is intended to be transferred.(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if a person in a motor vehicle is injured or dies as a result of the violation of subsection (a).As added by P.L.248-2003, SEC.3 and P.L.265-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.38; P.L.120-2020, SEC.25.
IN Code § 9-19-10.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 10.5. Inflatable Restraint Systems|9-19-10.5-3. Sale, Lease, Trade, or Transfer of Motor Vehicle With Object in Place of Complying Supplemental Restraint System; Penalty

Sec. 3. (a) A person may not knowingly or intentionally sell, lease, trade, or transfer a motor vehicle to an Indiana resident in which is installed, as part of the motor vehicle's supplemental restraint system, any of the following:(1) A counterfeit supplemental restraint system component.(2) A nonfunctional airbag.(3) A component that is not designed in accordance with federal motor vehicle safety standards for the specific make, model, and year of the motor vehicle in which it is installed.(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Level 6 felony.As added by P.L.248-2003, SEC.3 and P.L.265-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.39; P.L.120-2020, SEC.26.
IN Code § 9-19-11-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children|9-19-11-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a person who operates any of the following vehicles:(1) A school bus.(2) A special purpose bus.(3) A taxicab.(4) A medical services vehicle.(5) A bus, motorcycle, motor driven cycle, passenger motor vehicle or truck that was originally manufactured without a safety belt as a part of the standard equipment installed by the manufacturer at each designated seating position, before the requirement of the installation of safety belts in the motor vehicle according to the standards stated in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208 (49 CFR 571.208).(6) A motor vehicle that is owned or leased by a governmental unit and is being used in the performance of official law enforcement duties.(7) A motor vehicle that is being used in an emergency.(8) A motor vehicle that is funeral equipment used in the operation of funeral services when used in:(A) a funeral procession;(B) the return trip to a funeral home (as defined in IC 25-15-2-15); or(C) both the funeral procession and return trip.(9) This subdivision applies only while a TNC driver is providing a prearranged ride to a TNC rider. A motor vehicle used by a TNC driver to provide prearranged rides (as defined in IC 8-2.1-17-13.5).[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-13-4; Pre-2016 Revision Citation: subdivision (4) formerly 9-13-2-3(b).]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.67-2004, SEC.3; P.L.24-2006, SEC.3; P.L.175-2015, SEC.11; P.L.198-2016, SEC.335; P.L.164-2018, SEC.8.
IN Code § 9-19-11-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children|9-19-11-2. Child Less Than Eight Years of Age; Child Restraint System; Penalty; Medical Exceptions; Child Restraint System Account

Sec. 2. (a) A person who operates a motor vehicle in which there is a child less than eight (8) years of age who is not properly fastened and restrained according to the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions by a child restraint system commits a Class D infraction. A person may not be found to have violated this subsection if the person carries a certificate from a physician, physician's assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse stating that it would be impractical to require that a child be fastened and restrained by a child restraint system because of:(1) a physical condition, including physical deformity; or(2) a medical condition;of the child and presents the certificate to the police officer or the court.(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.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-13-2.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.57-1998, SEC.4; P.L.116-1998, SEC.4; P.L.67-2004, SEC.4; P.L.2-2005, SEC.33; P.L.146-2009, SEC.3; P.L.129-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 9-19-11-3.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children|9-19-11-3.6. Safety Belt Standards; Child Between Eight and 16 Years of Age; Child Restraint System or Safety Belt

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.
IN Code § 9-19-11-3.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children|9-19-11-3.7. Exception; Child Over 40 Pounds; Lap Safety Belt

Sec. 3.7. Notwithstanding sections 2 and 3.6 of this chapter, a person may operate a motor vehicle in which there is a child who weighs more than forty (40) pounds and who is properly restrained and fastened by a lap safety belt if:(1) the motor vehicle is not equipped with lap and shoulder safety belts; or(2) not including the operator's seat and the front passenger seat:(A) the motor vehicle is equipped with one (1) or more lap and shoulder safety belts; and(B) all the lap and shoulder safety belts are being used to properly restrain other children who are less than sixteen (16) years of age.As added by P.L.67-2004, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.146-2009, SEC.4.
IN Code § 9-19-11-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children|9-19-11-4. Designation of Violations as Being Within Authority of Violations Clerk

Sec. 4. Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-9(1), a court may not designate violations of this chapter as being within the authority of the violations clerk.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-13-5.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.96.
IN Code § 9-19-11-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children|9-19-11-5. Enforcement Proceedings; Acquisition by Violator of Restraint System; Costs; Money Judgments

Sec. 5. If at a proceeding to enforce section 2 of this chapter the court finds that the person:(1) has violated this chapter; and(2) possesses or has acquired a child restraint system;the court shall enter judgment against the person. However, notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-4, the person is not liable for any costs or monetary judgment if the person has no previous judgments of violation of this chapter against the person.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-13-6.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.97; P.L.67-2004, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-19-11-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children|9-19-11-6. Enforcement Proceedings; Absence of Possession by Violator of Restraint System; Costs; Money Judgments

Sec. 6. (a) If at a proceeding to enforce section 2 of this chapter the court finds that the person:(1) has violated this chapter; and(2) does not possess or has not acquired a child restraint system;the court shall enter judgment against the person and shall order the person to provide proof of possession or acquisition within thirty (30) days.(b) Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-4, if the person:(1) complies with a court order under this section; and(2) has no previous judgments of violation of this chapter against the person;the person is not liable for any costs or a monetary judgment.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-13-7.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.98; P.L.67-2004, SEC.10.
IN Code § 9-19-11-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children|9-19-11-7. Forwarding to Bureau of Motor Vehicles Certified Abstract of Record of Judgment

Sec. 7. A court shall forward to the bureau of motor vehicles a certified abstract of the record of judgment of any person in the court for a violation of this chapter in the manner provided by IC 9-25-6.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-13-8.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IN Code § 9-19-11-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children|9-19-11-8. Contributory Negligence

Sec. 8. Failure to comply with this chapter does not constitute contributory negligence.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-13-9.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IN Code § 9-19-11-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children|9-19-11-9. Child Restraint System Account

Sec. 9. (a) The child restraint system account is established within the state general fund to make grants under subsection (d).(b) The account consists of the following:(1) Funds collected as judgments for violations under this chapter.(2) Appropriations to the account from the general assembly.(3) Grants, gifts, and donations intended for deposit in the account.(4) Interest that accrues from money in the account.(c) The account shall be administered by the criminal justice institute.(d) The criminal justice institute shall use money in the account to make grants to entities specified in IC 5-2-6-10 to:(1) purchase child restraint systems; and(2) distribute the child restraint systems:(A) without charge; or(B) for a minimal charge;to persons who are not otherwise able to afford to purchase child restraint systems.The criminal justice institute shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.(e) Money in the account is appropriated continuously to the criminal justice institute for the purposes stated in subsection (a).(f) The expenses of administering the account shall be paid from money in the account.(g) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the account not currently needed to meet the obligations of the account in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the account.(h) Money in the account at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.As added by P.L.67-2004, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.23-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 9-19-11-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children|9-19-11-10. Violation; No Assessment of Points

Sec. 10. The bureau may not assess points under the point system for a violation of this chapter.As added by P.L.67-2004, SEC.12.
IN Code § 9-19-11-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children|9-19-11-11. Violation; Not Basis for Habitual Offender Determination

Sec. 11. A violation of this chapter may not be included in a determination of habitual violator status under IC 9-30-10-4.As added by P.L.67-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 9-19-12-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 12. Rear View Mirrors|9-19-12-1. Safety Requirements

Sec. 1. A motor vehicle that is constructed or loaded so as to obstruct the driver's view to the rear from the driver's position must be equipped with a mirror located so as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least two hundred (200) feet to the rear of the vehicle.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-37.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IN Code § 9-19-12-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment|Chapter 12. Rear View Mirrors|9-19-12-2. United States Department of Transportation Regulations; Classification of Violations

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to a person who owns or operates a vehicle or combination of vehicles that:(1) contain parts and accessories; and(2) is equipped;as required under regulations of the United States Department of Transportation.(b) A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-2(a) part.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.