2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 9. MOTOR VEHICLES
ARTICLE 24. DRIVERS LICENSES
CHAPTER 7. LEARNER'S PERMIT

IC 9-24-7
Chapter 7. Learner's Permit

IC 9-24-7-1
Issuance; conditions
Sec. 1. (a) The bureau shall issue a learner's permit to an individual who:
(1) is at least fifteen (15) years of age;
(2) if less than eighteen (18) years of age, is not ineligible under IC 9-24-2-1;
(3) is enrolled in an approved driver education course; and
(4) has passed a written examination as required under IC 9-24-10.
(b) The bureau shall issue a learner's permit to an individual who:
(1) is at least sixteen (16) years of age;
(2) if less than eighteen (18) years of age, is not ineligible under IC 9-24-2; and
(3) has passed a written examination as required under IC 9-24-10.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.101-2009, SEC.6; P.L.145-2011, SEC.15; P.L.125-2012, SEC.196.

IC 9-24-7-2
Validation or certification
Sec. 2. The instructor of an approved driver education course shall validate or certify a learner's permit when the holder has satisfactorily completed the course. If the instructor is unable to certify the actual learner's permit, the instructor may certify that the holder has satisfactorily completed the course in a manner the bureau prescribes.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.197.

IC 9-24-7-3
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.198.)

IC 9-24-7-4
Operating privileges
Sec. 4. A learner's permit authorizes the permit holder to operate a motor vehicle, except a motorcycle or commercial motor vehicle, upon a public highway under the following conditions:
(1) While the holder is participating in practice driving in an approved driver education course and is accompanied by a certified driver education instructor or student teacher in the front seat of a motor vehicle equipped with dual controls.
(2) While the holder is participating in practice driving after having commenced an approved driver education course and the seat beside the holder is occupied by a parent, stepparent, or guardian of the holder who holds a valid driver's license. (3) If the holder is not participating in an approved driver education course, and is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the holder may participate in practice driving if the seat beside the holder is occupied by a guardian, stepparent, or relative of the holder who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and holds a valid driver's license.
(4) If the holder is not participating in an approved driver education course, and is at least eighteen (18) years of age, the holder may participate in practice driving if accompanied in the vehicle by an individual who holds a valid driver's license.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.95-1996, SEC.1; P.L.93-1997, SEC.12; P.L.48-2004, SEC.7; P.L.156-2006, SEC.8; P.L.125-2012, SEC.199.

IC 9-24-7-5
Operator's license examinations
Sec. 5. A holder of a learner's permit may take the skills examination for an operator's license not later than the expiration date of the learner's permit. A holder who does not pass the skills examination after a third attempt is not eligible to take the examination until two (2) months after the date of the last failed examination.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.200.

IC 9-24-7-6
Violations
Sec. 6. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.

IC 9-24-7-7
Online driving guide; log to show evidence of completion of hours of supervised practice driving
Sec. 7. The bureau shall publish an online driving guide that may be used by the holder of a learner's permit and the parent of the holder of a learner's permit, if applicable. The driving guide must include a log that must be completed to show evidence of the completion of the hours of supervised practice driving required under IC 9-24-3-2.5(a)(1)(E) or IC 9-24-3-2.5(a)(2)(D).
As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.16.