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2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-10. Clearance and Marker Lamps and Reflectors; Illumination and Visibility

Sec. 10. (a) A reflector upon a vehicle referred to in section 7 of this chapter must be of the size and characteristics and maintained so as to be readily visible at nighttime from all distances within six hundred (600) feet to one hundred (100) feet from the vehicle when directly in front of the lawful upper beams of head lamps. A reflector required to be mounted on the side of a vehicle must reflect the required color of light to the sides, and a reflector mounted on the rear must reflect a red color to the rear.
(b) A front or rear clearance lamp must be capable of being seen and distinguished under normal atmospheric conditions at the times lights are required under IC 9-21-7-2 at a distance of five hundred (500) feet from the front and rear, respectively, of the vehicle.
(c) A side marker lamp must be capable of being seen and distinguished under normal atmospheric conditions at the times lights are required under IC 9-21-7-2 at a distance of five hundred (500) feet from the side of the vehicle on which the side marker lamps are mounted.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-13.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.90.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-11.3. Implements of Husbandry and Farm Tractors; Required Equipment When Manufactured After June 30, 2006, and Operated on a Highway

Sec. 11.3. (a) This section applies to the following items manufactured after June 30, 2006, when operated on a highway:
(1) An implement of husbandry.
(2) A farm tractor.
(b) An implement of husbandry or a farm tractor listed in subsection (a) must be equipped with:
(1) head lamps;
(2) tail lamps;
(3) work lamps;
(4) warning lamps;
(5) extremity lamps;
(6) turn indicators;
(7) rear reflectors;
(8) front and rear conspicuity material; and
(9) front, rear, and side retroreflective material;
that comply with the standards contained in the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) Standard S279.11 DEC01 or any subsequent standards developed by ASAE at the time the vehicle was manufactured.
As added by P.L.148-2005, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-12. Rear Reflectors; Vehicles Not Otherwise Specifically Required to Have Lamps or Lighting Devices

Sec. 12. (a) This section does not apply to:
(1) an implement of husbandry; or
(2) a farm tractor;
manufactured after June 30, 2006.
(b) A vehicle, including an animal-drawn vehicle and a vehicle referred to in IC 9-19-1-1 not specifically required by this article to be equipped with lamps or other lighting devices, must at all times required by IC 9-21-7-2 be equipped with at least two (2) red reflectors visible from distances of one hundred (100) feet to six hundred (600) feet to the rear when illuminated by the upper beams of head lamps.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-18.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.92; P.L.148-2005, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-13. Spot Lamps

Sec. 13. A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two (2) spot lamps. A lighted spot lamp must be aimed and used when approaching another vehicle so that no part of the high intensity part of the beam will be directed to the left of the prolongation of the extreme left side of the vehicle or more than one hundred (100) feet ahead of the vehicle.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-19(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-14. Fog Lamps

Sec. 14. A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two (2) fog lamps mounted on the front at a height not less than twelve (12) inches and not more than thirty (30) inches above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands. The fog lamps must be aimed so that when the vehicle is not loaded, none of the high-intensity part of the light to the left of the center of the vehicle will at a distance of twenty-five (25) feet ahead project higher than a level of four (4) inches below the level of the center of the lamp from which the light comes. Lighted fog lamps meeting these requirements may be used with lower head lamp beams as specified in section 20(2) of this chapter.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-19(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-15. Auxiliary Passing Lamps

Sec. 15. A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than one (1) auxiliary passing lamp mounted on the front at a height not less than twenty-four (24) inches and not more than forty-two (42) inches above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands. Section 20 of this chapter applies to any combination of head lamps and auxiliary passing lamp.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-19(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-16. Auxiliary Driving Lamps

Sec. 16. A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than one (1) auxiliary driving lamp mounted on the front at a height not less than sixteen (16) inches and not more than forty-two (42) inches above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands. Section 20 of this chapter applies to any combination of head lamps and auxiliary driving lamp.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-19(d).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-17. Stop Lamps and Turn Signals; Color, Visibility, and Operation; Lighting Device Colors

Sec. 17. (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped, and when required under this chapter must be equipped, with a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of the vehicle that:
(1) displays only a red light, visible from a distance of not less than one hundred (100) feet to the rear in normal sunlight;
(2) will be actuated upon application of the service (foot) brake; and
(3) may be incorporated with at least one (1) other rear lamp.
(b) A motor vehicle may be equipped and when required under this chapter must be equipped with lamps or mechanical signal devices showing to the front and rear for the purpose of indicating an intention to turn either to the right or left. If lamps are used for this purpose, the lamps showing to the front must be located on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and when in use must display only a white or an amber light, or any shade of color between white and amber, visible from a distance of not less than one hundred (100) feet to the front in normal sunlight. The lamps showing to the rear must be located at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and when in use must display only a red or an amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber, visible from a distance of not less than one hundred (100) feet to the rear in normal sunlight. When actuated the lamps must indicate the intended direction of turning by flashing the lights showing to the front and rear on the side toward which the turn is made. If mechanical signal devices are used for this purpose, the devices must be self-illuminated when in use at the times required by IC 9-21-7-2.
(c) A stop lamp or signal lamp or device may not project a glaring light.
(d) A lighting device mounted on the rear of the vehicle may not display any color other than red except as follows:
(1) A signal lamp or device must be red or amber or any shade of color between red and amber.
(2) The light illuminating the license plate must be white.
(3) The light emitted by a back-up lamp must be white or amber.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-21.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.93; P.L.164-2018, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-18. Fender Lamps; Running-Board Courtesy Lamps; Back-Up Lamps

Sec. 18. (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two (2) side cowl or fender lamps that emit an amber or a white light without glare.
(b) A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than one (1) running-board courtesy lamp on each side that emits a white or an amber light without glare.
(c) A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two (2) back-up lamps either separately or in combination with other lamps. However, a back-up lamp must not be lighted when the motor vehicle is in forward motion.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-22(a-c).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-19. Flashing Warning Lights

Sec. 19. (a) A vehicle may be equipped with lamps that may be used for the purpose of warning the operators of other vehicles of the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing. The vehicles, when so equipped, may display the warning in addition to any other warning signals required by this article.
(b) A lamp used to display a warning to the front must be mounted at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and must display simultaneously flashing white or amber lights or any shade of color between white and amber.
(c) A lamp used to display a warning to the rear must be mounted at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and must show simultaneously flashing amber or red lights or any shade of color between red and amber.
(d) A warning light must be visible from a distance of not less than five hundred (500) feet under normal atmospheric conditions at night.
(e) A motor vehicle used to transport operating crew members may display a lamp placed on the top of the motor vehicle with simultaneously flashing yellow or amber lights that must be visible as set forth in subsection (d).
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-22(d).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.183-2005, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-20. Multiple-Beam Road Lighting Equipment

Sec. 20. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the head lamps, the auxiliary driving lamp, the auxiliary passing lamp, or a combination of these lamps on motor vehicles, other than motorcycles or motor driven cycles, must be arranged so that the driver may select between distributions of light projected to different elevations. The lamps may, in addition, be arranged so that the selection can be made automatically, subject to the following limitations:
(1) There must be an uppermost distribution of light, or composite beam, aimed and of an intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least three hundred fifty (350) feet ahead for all conditions of loading.
(2) There must be a lowermost distribution of light, or composite beam, aimed and of an intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet ahead. On a straight level road, under any condition of loading, none of the high-intensity part of the beam may be directed to strike the eyes of an approaching driver.
(3) A new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or motor driven cycle, registered in Indiana after January 1, 1956, that has multiple-beam road lighting equipment must be equipped with a beam indicator that must be lighted whenever the uppermost distribution of light from the head lamps is in use. The beam indicator must not otherwise be lighted. The beam indicator must be designed and located so that when lighted the indicator is readily visible without glare to the driver of the vehicle so equipped.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-23.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.32.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-21. Single-Beam Road Lighting Equipment

Sec. 21. Head lamps arranged to provide a single distribution of light are permitted on motor vehicles manufactured and sold before March 9, 1956, instead of the multiple-beam road-lighting equipment specified in this chapter, if the single distribution of light meets the following requirements:
(1) The head lamps must be aimed so that when the vehicle is not loaded none of the high-intensity part of the light will:
(A) at a distance of twenty-five (25) feet ahead, project higher than a level of five (5) inches below the level of the center of the lamp from which light comes; and
(B) at a distance of seventy-five (75) feet ahead, project higher than forty-two (42) inches above the level on which the vehicle stands.
(2) The intensity must be sufficient to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least two hundred (200) feet.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-25.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-22. Motorcycles; Head Lamps

Sec. 22. (a) The head lamp or head lamps upon a motorcycle or motor driven cycle may be of the single-beam or multiple-beam type.
(b) A head lamp on a motorcycle or motor driven cycle must be of sufficient intensity to reveal a person or a vehicle at a distance of not less than:
(1) one hundred (100) feet when the motorcycle or motor driven cycle is operated at a speed of less than twenty-five (25) miles per hour;
(2) two hundred (200) feet when the motorcycle or motor driven cycle is operated at a speed of at least twenty-five (25) miles per hour; and
(3) for a motorcycle, three hundred (300) feet when the motorcycle is operated at a speed of at least thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
(c) If a motorcycle or motor driven cycle is equipped with a multiple beam head lamp, the upper beam must meet the minimum requirements set forth in this section and must not exceed the limitations set forth in section 20(1) of this chapter and the lowermost distribution of light as set forth in section 20(2) of this chapter.
(d) If a motorcycle or motor driven cycle is equipped with a single beam lamp, the lamp must be aimed so that when the vehicle is loaded none of the high-intensity part of the light will, at a distance of twenty-five (25) feet ahead, project higher than the level of the center of the lamp from which the light comes.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-26.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.33; P.L.111-2021, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-23. Standards and Specifications

Sec. 23. (a) The Indiana department of transportation shall adopt standards and specifications applicable to:
(1) head lamps;
(2) clearance lamps;
(3) identification lamps; and
(4) other lamps;
on snow removal equipment when operated on highways instead of the lamps otherwise required on motor vehicles by this chapter.
(b) The standards and specifications adopted under subsection (a) may permit the use of flashing lights for purposes of identification on snow removal equipment when in service upon the highways.
(c) The standards and specifications for lamps referred to in this section must correlate with and, so far as possible, conform with those approved by the American Association of State Highway Officials.
(d) A person may not operate snow-removal equipment on a highway unless the lamps on the equipment comply with and are lighted when and as required by the standards and specifications adopted under this section.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-31.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.331.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals › 9-19-6-24. United States Department of Transportation Regulations; Classification of Violations

Sec. 24. (a) This section does not apply to a person who owns or operates a vehicle or combination of vehicles that:
(1) contains parts and accessories; and
(2) is equipped;
as required under regulations of the United States Department of Transportation.
(b) A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-2(a) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 7. Motorcycle Equipment › 9-19-7-1. Minors; Protective Headgear and Face Shields; Exception for Autocycles

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to an individual who is operating or riding in an autocycle.
(b) An individual less than eighteen (18) years of age who is operating or riding on a motorcycle or motor driven cycle on the streets or highways shall do the following:
(1) Wear a helmet that meets the standards established by the United States Department of Transportation under 49 CFR 571.218 as in effect January 1, 1979.
(2) Wear protective glasses, goggles, or transparent face shields.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-3.1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.34; P.L.82-2015, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 7. Motorcycle Equipment › 9-19-7-2. Brakes; Footrests; Lamps and Reflectors; Exception for Autocycles

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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 7. Motorcycle Equipment › 9-19-7-2.5. Rear View Mirrors; Speedometers; Turn Signals

Sec. 2.5. A motorcycle or motor driven cycle manufactured before January 1, 1956, is not required to be equipped with the following devices:
(1) A rear view mirror.
(2) A speedometer.
(3) Mechanical or electric turn signals.
As added by P.L.63-1994, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.36.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 7. Motorcycle Equipment › 9-19-7-3. Classification of Violations

Sec. 3. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-7 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 8. Mufflers and Noise Limits › 9-19-8-0.5. Catalytic Converter; When Not Required as Equipment

Sec. 0.5. A motor vehicle that is at least twenty-five (25) years old is not required to have a catalytic converter installed as equipment on the motor vehicle unless a catalytic converter on the motor vehicle is required by rules adopted under IC 13-17-5.
As added by P.L.262-2013, SEC.99.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 8. Mufflers and Noise Limits › 9-19-8-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to every motor vehicle, except a vehicle that is at least twenty-five (25) years old.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-36.6(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.333.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 8. Mufflers and Noise Limits › 9-19-8-2. Muffler Leaks, Alteration, or Deterioration

Sec. 2. A motor vehicle must be equipped with a muffler free from the following visually discernible conditions:
(1) Exhaust gas leaks.
(2) Alteration of muffler elements.
(3) Deterioration of muffler elements.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-36.6(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 8. Mufflers and Noise Limits › 9-19-8-3. Operation of Muffler or Noise Dissipative Device

Sec. 3. A motor vehicle must be equipped with a muffler or other noise dissipative device that meets the following conditions:
(1) Is in good working order.
(2) Is in constant operation to prevent excessive noise.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-36.6(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 8. Mufflers and Noise Limits › 9-19-8-4. Muffler Cutouts and Bypasses

Sec. 4. A motor vehicle may not be equipped with any of the following:
(1) A muffler cutout.
(2) A bypass.
(3) Any similar device.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-36.6(d).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 8. Mufflers and Noise Limits › 9-19-8-5. Excessive Fumes or Smoke

Sec. 5. The engine and power mechanism of a motor vehicle must be equipped and adjusted so as to prevent the escape of excessive fumes or smoke.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-36.6(e).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 8. Mufflers and Noise Limits › 9-19-8-6. United States Department of Transportation Regulations; Classification of Violations

Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to a person who owns or operates a vehicle or combination of vehicles that:
(1) contains parts and accessories; and
(2) is equipped;
as required under regulations of the United States Department of Transportation.
(b) A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-2(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 9. Odometers › 9-19-9-4. Service, Repair, or Replacement of Odometer

Sec. 4. (a) This chapter does not prohibit the service, repair, or replacement of an odometer if the mileage indicated on the odometer remains the same as before the service, repair, or replacement.
(b) If the odometer is incapable of registering the same mileage as before the service, repair, or replacement, the odometer shall be adjusted to read zero (0) and a notice in writing shall be attached to the left door frame of the vehicle by the owner or the owner's agent specifying the mileage before repair or replacement of the odometer and the date on which the odometer was repaired or replaced.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-10-6-4.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.35.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 9. Odometers › 9-19-9-5. Repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-10-6-5.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.145. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.36.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 9. Odometers › 9-19-9-6. Corporate Directors, Officers, or Agents; Criminal Liability

Sec. 6. An individual director, officer, or agent of a corporation who authorizes, orders, or performs any of the acts or practices prohibited by this chapter is subject to criminal liability in accordance with IC 35-41-2-4.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-10-6-6.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 9. Odometers › 9-19-9-7. Deceptive Acts; Civil Penalties; Recovery by Attorney General

Sec. 7. A person who violates 49 U.S.C. 32709 (as in effect January 1, 1995) commits a deceptive act and is subject to a civil penalty of not more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for each violation in addition to other remedies available under this chapter and IC 24-5-0.5. The attorney general, acting in the name of the state, has the exclusive right to petition for recovery of such a penalty, and the penalty may be recovered only in an action brought under IC 24-5-0.5-4(c).
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-10-6-7.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.54-2009, SEC.4; P.L.217-2014, SEC.37.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 10. Passenger Restraint Systems › 9-19-10-3. Repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-14-3.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.57-1998, SEC.2; P.L.116-1998, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.214-2007, SEC.10.
2023 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 10. Passenger Restraint Systems › 9-19-10-4. Repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-14-4.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.262-2013, SEC.100.
2023 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 10. Passenger Restraint Systems › 9-19-10-6. Repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-7-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.262-2013, SEC.101.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 10.5. Inflatable Restraint Systems › 9-19-10.5-4. Repealed

As added by P.L.248-2003, SEC.3 and P.L.265-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.146. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.40.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 10.5. Inflatable Restraint Systems › 9-19-10.5-5. Repealed

As added by P.L.248-2003, SEC.3 and P.L.265-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.147. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.41.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 9. Motor Vehicles › Article 19. Motor Vehicle Equipment › Chapter 11. Passenger Restraint Systems for Children › 9-19-11-3. Repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-13-3.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.57-1998, SEC.5; P.L.116-1998, SEC.5; P.L.67-2004, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.146-2009, SEC.7.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.