2016 Indiana Code TITLE 9. MOTOR VEHICLES ARTICLE 19. MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT CHAPTER 15. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR TRANSPORTING EXPLOSIVES
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IC 9-19-15
Chapter 15. Special Equipment for Transporting Explosives
IC 9-19-15-1
Emergency warning signals
Sec. 1. A person may not operate a motor vehicle for the
transportation of explosives unless the motor vehicle is equipped
with the equipment required under IC 9-19-5-6(d).
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
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Compliance with chapter; federal regulation
Sec. 2. A person operating a vehicle transporting an explosive as
a cargo or part of a cargo upon a highway shall comply with this
chapter. This chapter does not apply to a vehicle transporting an
interstate shipment or shipments that is otherwise in compliance with
the regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission or other
federal agency governing the transportation of explosives and other
dangerous articles, including requirements for placarding.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
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Placarding and danger flags
Sec. 3. A vehicle transporting explosives must meet one (1) of the
following requirements:
(1) Be marked or placarded on each side and the rear with the
word "explosives" in letters not less than eight (8) inches high.
(2) Have displayed on the rear of the vehicle a red flag not less
than twenty-four (24) inches square marked with the word
"danger" in white letters six (6) inches high.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
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Fire extinguishers
Sec. 4. A vehicle transporting explosives must be equipped with
not less than two (2) fire extinguishers, filled and ready for
immediate use and placed at a convenient point on the vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
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United States Department of Transportation regulations;
classification of violations
Sec. 5. (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.
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(b) A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C
infraction.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
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