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IN Code § 9-21-5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 5. Speed Limits|9-21-5-9. Vehicles Traveling at Reduced Speeds; Use of Right Lane; Prohibited Operation in Left Most Lane; Violation

Sec. 9. (a) A vehicle that travels at a speed less than the established maximum shall travel in the right lanes to provide for better flow of traffic on the interstate highways.(b) This subsection applies to the operation of a vehicle:(1) on a roadway that has two (2) or more lanes of traffic in each direction; and(2) in the left most lane, other than a lane designated for high occupancy vehicles.Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who knows, or should reasonably know, that another vehicle is overtaking from the rear the vehicle that the person is operating may not continue to operate the vehicle in the left most lane.(c) Subsection (b) does not apply:(1) when traffic conditions or congestion make it necessary to operate a vehicle in the left most lane;(2) when inclement weather, obstructions, or hazards make it necessary to operate a vehicle in the left most lane;(3) when compliance with a law, a regulation, an ordinance, or a traffic control device makes it necessary to operate a vehicle in the left most lane;(4) when exiting a roadway or turning to the left;(5) when paying a toll or user fee at a toll collection facility;(6) to an authorized emergency vehicle operated in the course of duty; or(7) to vehicles operated or used in the course of highway maintenance or construction.(d) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-59(c).]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.188-2015, SEC.69.
IN Code § 9-21-5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 5. Speed Limits|9-21-5-10. Bridges and Elevated Structures; Maximum Speed; Safety Investigation; Posting of Signs; Violations; Conclusive Evidence; Violation

Sec. 10. (a) A person may not drive a vehicle over a bridge or other elevated structure constituting a part of a highway at a speed that is greater than the maximum speed that can be maintained with safety to the bridge or structure, when the structure is signposted as provided in this section.(b) The Indiana department of transportation may conduct an investigation of a bridge or other elevated structure constituting a part of a highway. If the Indiana department of transportation finds that the structure cannot with safety to the structure withstand vehicles traveling at the speed otherwise permissible under this chapter, the Indiana department of transportation shall determine and declare the maximum speed of vehicles that the structure can withstand. The Indiana department of transportation shall cause or permit suitable signs stating the maximum speed to be erected and maintained at a distance of one hundred (100) feet or as near as practicable before each end of the structure.(c) Upon the trial of a person charged with a violation of this section, proof of the determination of the maximum speed by the Indiana department of transportation and the existence of signs erected under subsection (b) constitutes conclusive evidence of the maximum speed that can be maintained with safety to the bridge or structure.(d) A person who exceeds the speed limit sign posted on a bridge or other elevated structure under this section commits a Class C infraction.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-60.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.188-2015, SEC.70.
IN Code § 9-21-5-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 5. Speed Limits|9-21-5-12. Maximum Speeds Greater or Less Than What Is Reasonably Safe; Declaration of New Limit; Variable Limits Based on Certain Factors; Violation

Sec. 12. (a) Whenever the Indiana department of transportation determines on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that a maximum speed set forth in this chapter is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at an intersection or other place or on part of the state highway system, the Indiana department of transportation may determine and declare a reasonable and safe maximum limit at the intersection or on the part of the state highway system. The differing limit is effective when appropriate signs giving notice of the limit are erected.(b) A maximum speed limit under this section may be declared to be effective at all times or at times indicated on the signs. Differing limits may be established for different times of day, different types of vehicles, varying weather conditions, and other factors bearing on safe speeds. The differing limits are effective when posted on appropriate fixed or variable signs.(c) A person who exceeds a speed limit established under this section commits a Class C infraction.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-61.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.164-2018, SEC.14.
IN Code § 9-21-5-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 5. Speed Limits|9-21-5-14. Maximum Speed of School Buses and Special Purpose Buses; Violation

Sec. 14. (a) A person may not operate a school bus or a special purpose bus at a speed greater than:(1) sixty (60) miles per hour on a federal or state highway; or(2) forty (40) miles per hour on a county or township highway.(b) If the posted speed limit is lower than the absolute limits set in this section or if the absolute limits do not apply, the maximum lawful speed of a bus is the posted speed limit.(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally exceeds a speed limit set forth in subsection (a) or (b) commits a Class C misdemeanor.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-5-10.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.107-2006, SEC.2; P.L.114-2007, SEC.2; P.L.188-2015, SEC.73.
IN Code § 9-21-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 6. Speed Contests|9-21-6-1. Speed Contests; Prohibition

Sec. 1. A person may not engage in a motor vehicle speed contest on a highway or street.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-6-2.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 6. Speed Contests|9-21-6-2. Obstruction of Highways or Streets

Sec. 2. A person may not obstruct or place a barricade or an obstacle across a highway or street:(1) to facilitate or aid; or(2) as an incident to;a motor vehicle speed contest.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-6-3.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 6. Speed Contests|9-21-6-3. Violations; Class B Misdemeanor; Exceptions to Penalty

Sec. 3. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor, except as provided in IC 9-21-8-56(d), IC 9-21-8-56(f), IC 9-21-8-56(g), and IC 9-21-8-56(h).[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-4-6-2; 9-4-6-3.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.40-2007, SEC.3; P.L.3-2008, SEC.78.
IN Code § 9-21-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 7. Vehicle Equipment|9-21-7-1. Good Working Order and Adjustment; Safe Mechanical Condition

Sec. 1. A person may not drive or move on a highway a:(1) motor vehicle;(2) trailer;(3) semitrailer;(4) pole trailer; or(5) combination of a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer;unless the equipment upon the vehicle is in good working order and adjustment, as required in this article, and the vehicle is in a safe mechanical condition that does not endanger the person who drives the vehicle, another occupant of the vehicle, or a person upon the highway.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-126.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 7. Vehicle Equipment|9-21-7-2. Lights; Time for Display; Exception

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and section 8 of this chapter, each vehicle upon a highway:(1) between the time from sunset to sunrise; and(2) at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of five hundred (500) feet ahead;must display lighted head lamps and other illuminating devices as required for different classes of vehicles under this chapter.(b) All lamp equipment required for vehicles described in IC 9-19-6, including each tail lamp required by law, shall be lighted at the times mentioned in subsection (a), except that clearance and sidemarker lamps are not required to be lighted on a vehicle when the vehicle is operated within a municipality if there is sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of five hundred (500) feet.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-8-6-3; 9-8-6-9 part.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.94; P.L.34-2010, SEC.3; P.L.198-2016, SEC.363.
IN Code § 9-21-7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 7. Vehicle Equipment|9-21-7-3. Lights; Requirements and Restrictions

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to a motorcycle or motor driven cycle.(b) A motor vehicle must display at least two (2) lighted lamps, one (1) on each side at the front of the motor vehicle.(c) Whenever a motor vehicle equipped with head lamps required under subsection (b) is also equipped with:(1) auxiliary lamps;(2) a spot lamp; or(3) any other lamp on the front of the motor vehicle projecting a beam of intensity greater than three hundred (300) candlepower;not more than a total of four (4) lamps described in this subsection on the front of a vehicle may be lighted at one (1) time when upon a highway.(d) Passenger buses, trucks, truck tractors, and certain trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers must display clearance and marker lamps, reflectors, and stop lights as required under this title when operated upon a highway. Except as provided in subsection (e), all lamp equipment required on vehicles described in this subsection shall be lighted at the times specified in section 2 of this chapter.(e) Clearance and sidemarker lamps are not required to be lighted on a vehicle described in subsection (d) when the vehicle is operated within a municipality where there is sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of five hundred (500) feet.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-8-6-9; 9-8-6-28.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.39.
IN Code § 9-21-7-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 7. Vehicle Equipment|9-21-7-4. High Intensity Beams

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to head lamps, spot lamps, auxiliary lamps, flashing turn signals, emergency vehicle warning lamps, and school bus warning lamps.(b) A lighted lamp or illuminating device upon a motor vehicle that projects a beam of light of an intensity greater than three hundred (300) candlepower shall be directed so that no part of the high intensity part of the beam will strike the level of the roadway on which the vehicle stands at a distance of more than seventy-five (75) feet from the vehicle.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-29(a).]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-7-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 7. Vehicle Equipment|9-21-7-5. Lights; Distribution of Beam; Direction; Illumination of Objects; Reduction of Glare

Sec. 5. (a) Whenever a motor vehicle is being operated on a roadway or shoulder adjacent to a roadway during the times specified in section 2 of this chapter, the person who drives the motor vehicle shall use a distribution of light or composite beam directed high enough and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a safe distance in advance of the vehicle.(b) Whenever a person who drives a vehicle described in subsection (a) approaches an oncoming vehicle within five hundred (500) feet, the person shall use a distribution of light or composite beam aimed so that the glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of the oncoming driver. The lowermost distribution of light or composite beam specified in IC 9-19-6-20 is considered to avoid glare at all times, regardless of road contour and loading.(c) Except when overtaking and passing another vehicle, whenever the person who drives a vehicle described in subsection (a) follows another vehicle within two hundred (200) feet to the rear of the other vehicle, the person shall use a distribution of light permissible under this title other than the uppermost distribution of light specified in IC 9-19-6-20.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-24.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-7-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 7. Vehicle Equipment|9-21-7-6. Combinations of Vehicles; Operation; Lights; Clearance Lamps

Sec. 6. (a) Whenever motor and other vehicles are operated in combination during the time that lights are required under section 2 of this chapter, the person who drives the vehicles operated in combination is not required to light any lamp (except tail lamps) that, because of the lamp's location on a vehicle of the combination, would be obscured by another vehicle of the combination.(b) Lighted clearance lamps shall be displayed on the front of the foremost vehicle of the combination described in subsection (a) required to have clearance lamps. All lights required on the rear of the rearmost vehicle of a combination shall be lighted.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-14.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-7-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 7. Vehicle Equipment|9-21-7-7. Loads Extending Beyond Body of Vehicle; Display of Red Light and Flag

Sec. 7. (a) This subsection applies during the times specified in section 2 of this chapter. Whenever the load upon a vehicle extends to the rear four (4) feet or more beyond the bed or body of the vehicle, there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load a red light or lantern plainly visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the sides and rear. The red light or lantern required under this section is in addition to the red rear light required upon every vehicle. Clearance lights or reflectors on vehicles that are being transported may be used to delineate the extension of the load in lieu of other lights required in this section.(b) This subsection applies during all times not specified in section 2 of this chapter. A vehicle described in subsection (a) shall display at the extreme rear end of the vehicle's load a red flag or cloth not less than twelve (12) inches square, displayed in a manner in which the entire area is of the flag or cloth visible to the person who drives a vehicle approaching from the rear.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-15.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-7-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 7. Vehicle Equipment|9-21-7-8. Parked Vehicles; Lights; Requirements; Exempted Vehicles

Sec. 8. (a) This section applies to a vehicle that is parked or stopped upon a roadway or shoulder adjacent to a roadway between thirty (30) minutes after sunset and thirty (30) minutes before sunrise.(b) If there is sufficient light to reveal a person or object within a distance of five hundred (500) feet upon the street or highway upon which the vehicle is parked, no lights need be displayed upon the parked vehicle.(c) This subsection does not apply to a motor driven cycle. This subsection applies whether a vehicle parked or stopped is attended or unattended. If there is not sufficient light to reveal a person or object within a distance of five hundred (500) feet upon the highway upon which the vehicle is parked or stopped, the vehicle parked or stopped shall be equipped with one (1) or more lamps that meet the following requirements:(1) At least one (1) lamp must display a white or amber light visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the front of the vehicle.(2) The lamp described in subdivision (1) or at least one (1) other lamp must display a red light visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear of the vehicle.(3) The lamp or lamps described in subdivisions (1) and (2) shall be installed as near as practicable on the side of the vehicle that is closest to passing traffic.(d) Lighted head lamps upon a parked vehicle must be depressed or dimmed.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-16.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.40.
IN Code § 9-21-7-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 7. Vehicle Equipment|9-21-7-9. Head Lamps

Sec. 9. A motor vehicle may be operated under the conditions specified in section 2 of this chapter when equipped with two (2) lighted lamps upon the front of the motor vehicle capable of revealing persons and objects seventy-five (75) feet ahead instead of the lamps required under section 3 of this chapter. A vehicle equipped under this section may not be operated at a speed in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-27.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-7-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 7. Vehicle Equipment|9-21-7-10. Lights Visible From Front of Vehicle; Prohibition

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person may not drive or move a vehicle or equipment upon a highway with a lamp or device on the vehicle or equipment displaying light other than white or amber visible from directly in front of the center of the vehicle or equipment.(b) This section does not apply to a vehicle required or authorized under this title to display:(1) a blue;(2) a green;(3) a red;(4) a red and white; or(5) a red and blue;light that is visible from the front of the vehicle.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-29(b).]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.99-1991, SEC.3; P.L.164-2018, SEC.15.
IN Code § 9-21-7-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 7. Vehicle Equipment|9-21-7-11. Flashing Lights

Sec. 11. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a vehicle may not display flashing lights.(b) Flashing lights may be displayed on a vehicle as follows:(1) On an authorized emergency vehicle.(2) On a school bus.(3) On snow-removal equipment.(4) As a means of indicating a right or left turn.(5) As a means of indicating the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing.(6) On a vehicle used in a funeral procession.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-29(c).]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.80-2012, SEC.4.
IN Code § 9-21-7-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 7. Vehicle Equipment|9-21-7-13. Violation; Class C Infraction

Sec. 13. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-4-1-127.1(b) part; 9-8-6-45.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-8-0.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-0.5. Definitions

Sec. 0.5. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:(1) "Solid waste hauler" means a vehicle in which solid waste or recyclable materials are transported to a:(A) transfer station for further transport to a final disposal facility;(B) final disposal facility; or(C) materials recovery facility.(2) "Vehicle platoon" means a group of motor vehicles that are traveling in a unified manner under electronic coordination at speeds and following distances that are faster and closer than would be reasonable and prudent without electronic coordination.As added by P.L.185-2011, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.185-2018, SEC.38; P.L.100-2020, SEC.2.
IN Code § 9-21-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-1. Failure to Comply With Lawful Order or Law Enforcement Officer

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.
IN Code § 9-21-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-2. Roadways; Use of Right Half; Exceptions; Traveling at Reduced Speeds

Sec. 2. (a) Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway except as follows:(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing overtaking and passing.(2) When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic under construction or repair.(3) Upon a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable to a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes.(4) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic.(b) Upon all roadways, a vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place under the conditions then existing shall be driven:(1) in the right-hand lane then available for traffic; or(2) as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway;except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.(c) Upon all roadways, a motor driven cycle shall be driven as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-63.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.41.
IN Code § 9-21-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-3. Lane Use Restrictions

Sec. 3. (a) The Indiana department of transportation may adopt rules to restrict the operation of a truck to a certain lane or lanes of a state maintained highway and to a certain lane or lanes of a street of a city or town that is a part of the state highway system and is maintained by the state.(b) The Indiana department of transportation may post a state highway or a city or town street that is a part of the state highway system with appropriate directional signs and signals.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-64.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IN Code § 9-21-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 9. Motor Vehicles|Article 21. Traffic Regulation|Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation|9-21-8-4. Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions; Single Lane Roadways; Passing

Sec. 4. The persons who drive vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right. Upon roadways having width for not more than one (1) lane of traffic in each direction, each person who drives a vehicle subject to this section shall give to the other person who drives a vehicle at least one-half (1/2) of the main traveled part of the roadway as nearly as possible.[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-65.]As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.