2013 Indiana Code
TITLE 9. MOTOR VEHICLES
ARTICLE 19. MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 6. LIGHTS, REFLECTORS, AND TURN SIGNALS
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IC 9-19-6
Chapter 6. Lights, Reflectors, and Turn Signals
IC 9-19-6-1
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.1-1991, SEC.87.)
IC 9-19-6-1.5
"Operating crew member"
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "operating crew member" has the
meaning set forth in IC 8-9-12-2.
As added by P.L.183-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.85.
IC 9-19-6-2
Application of illumination and visibility requirements;
measurement of mounted height of lamps
Sec. 2. (a) The requirements in this chapter setting forth the
distance from which certain lamps and devices are required to render
objects visible or within which the lamps or devices are required to
be visible apply:
(1) during the times stated in IC 9-21-7-2;
(2) with respect to a vehicle without load; and
(3) when upon a straight, level, unlighted highway under normal
atmospheric conditions;
unless a different time or condition is expressly stated.
(b) The mounted heights of lamps or devices required in this
chapter are measured from the center of the lamp or device to the
level ground upon which the vehicle stands when the vehicle is
without a load.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.88.
IC 9-19-6-3
Number, location, and height of head lamps
Sec. 3. (a) A motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or
motor-driven cycle must be equipped with at least two (2) head
lamps, with at least one (1) of the head lamps on each side of the
front of the motor vehicle. The head lamps must comply with this
chapter.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a motorcycle and
motor-driven cycle must be equipped with at least one (1) and not
more than two (2) head lamps that comply with this chapter.
(c) A motorcycle manufactured before January 1, 1956, is not
required to be equipped with a head lamp if the motorcycle is not
operated at the times when lighted head lamps and other illuminating
devices are required under IC 9-21-7-2.
(d) A head lamp upon a motor vehicle, including a motorcycle and
motor-driven cycle, must be located at a height measured from the
center of the head lamp of not less than twenty-four (24) inches and
not more than fifty-four (54) inches to be measured as set forth in
section 2(b) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.63-1994, SEC.2.
IC 9-19-6-4
Tail lamps
Sec. 4. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section:
(1) a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer; and
(2) any other vehicle that is drawn at the end of a train of
vehicles;
must be equipped with at least one (1) tail lamp mounted on the rear
that when lighted as required in this chapter, emits a red light plainly
visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear.
(b) Only the tail lamp on the rear-most vehicle of a train of
vehicles is required to be seen from the distance specified.
(c) Excluding a truck-tractor semitrailer-semitrailer combination
equipped with a B-train assembly (as defined in IC 9-13-2-13)
governed by section 7 of this chapter, truck-tractor, motorcycle, or
motor-driven cycle:
(1) a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer; and
(2) any other vehicle drawn at the end of a train of vehicles;
that is registered in Indiana and manufactured or assembled after
January 1, 1956, must be equipped with at least two (2) tail lamps
mounted on the rear that, when lighted, complies with this section.
(d) A tail lamp upon a vehicle shall be located at a height of not
less than twenty (20) inches and not more than seventy-two (72)
inches.
(e) Either a tail lamp or a separate lamp must be placed and
constructed so as to illuminate the rear registration plate with a white
light and make the plate clearly legible from a distance of fifty (50)
feet to the rear. A tail lamp or tail lamps, together with a separate
lamp for illuminating the rear registration plate, must be wired so as
to be lighted whenever the head lamps or auxiliary driving lamps are
lighted.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.34-2010, SEC.2.
IC 9-19-6-5
New vehicles; rear reflectors
Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) through (d), a
new motor vehicle sold and operated upon a highway, other than a
truck-tractor, must carry on the rear, either as a part of the tail lamps
or separately, two (2) red reflectors.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a motorcycle and
motor-driven cycle must carry at least one (1) reflector meeting the
requirements of this section.
(c) A motorcycle manufactured before January 1, 1956, is not
required to carry a reflector under this section if the motorcycle is
not operated at the times when lighted head lamps and other
illuminating devices are required under IC 9-21-7-2.
(d) A vehicle of the type listed in section 7 of this chapter must be
equipped with reflectors as required in those sections applicable to
those vehicles.
(e) A reflector must be mounted on a vehicle at a height not less
than twenty (20) inches and not more than sixty (60) inches as
measured in the manner set forth in section 2(b) of this chapter.
Except as otherwise provided, a reflector must be of the size and
characteristics and mounted so as to be visible at night from all
distances within three hundred fifty (350) feet to one hundred (100)
feet from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of
head lamps.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.63-1994, SEC.3.
IC 9-19-6-6
Selling or operating vehicles without turn signals or stoplights
Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person may not:
(1) sell; or
(2) drive on the highways;
in Indiana a motor vehicle, including a motorcycle or motor-driven
cycle unless the vehicle is equipped with at least one (1) stoplight
meeting the requirements of section 17 of this chapter.
(b) A motorcycle manufactured before January 1, 1956, is not
required to be equipped with a stoplight under subsection (a) if the
motorcycle is not operated at the times when lighted head lamps and
other illuminating devices are required under IC 9-21-7-2.
(c) This subsection does not apply to a motorcycle or
motor-driven cycle. A person may not:
(1) sell;
(2) offer for sale; or
(3) operate on the highways;
a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer registered in Indiana and
manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1956, unless the vehicle
is equipped with mechanical or electrical turn signals meeting the
requirements of section 17 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.63-1994, SEC.4.
IC 9-19-6-7
Buses, trucks, truck-tractors, trailers, and semitrailers
Sec. 7. In addition to other equipment required in this chapter, the
following vehicles must be equipped as follows, under the conditions
stated in IC 9-21-7-2(b):
(1) On a bus or truck the following:
(A) On the rear, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at each side.
(B) On the rear, one (1) stoplight.
(2) On a bus or truck that is at least eighty (80) inches in overall
width, in addition to the requirements in subdivision (1), the
following:
(A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each
side.
(B) On the rear, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each
side.
(C) On each side, two (2) side marker lamps, one (1) at or
near the front end and one (1) at or near the rear.
(D) On each side, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at or near the
front and one (1) at or near the rear.
(3) On a truck-tractor, the following:
(A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each
side.
(B) On the rear, one (1) stoplight.
(4) On a trailer or semitrailer having a gross weight greater than
three thousand (3,000) pounds, the following:
(A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each
side.
(B) On each side, two (2) side marker lamps, one (1) at or
near the front and one (1) at or near the rear.
(C) On each side, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at or near the
front and one (1) at or near the rear.
(D) On the rear, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each
side.
(E) On the rear, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at each side.
(F) On the rear, one (1) stoplight.
(5) On a pole trailer greater than three thousand (3,000) pounds
gross weight, the following:
(A) On each side, one (1) side marker lamp and one (1)
clearance lamp, which may be in combination, to show to
the front, side, and rear.
(B) On the rear of the pole trailer or load, two (2) reflectors,
one (1) at each side.
(6) On a trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer weighing not more
than three thousand (3,000) pounds gross weight, the following:
(A) On the rear, two (2) reflectors, one (1) on each side.
(B) If a trailer or semitrailer is loaded or is of the dimensions
that obscure the stoplight on the towing vehicle, one (1)
stoplight.
(7) On a truck-tractor semitrailer-semitrailer combination
equipped with a B-train assembly (as defined in IC 9-13-2-13),
the assembly must have at least the following:
(A) On the rear, two (2) reflectors.
(B) On the rear, one (1) operable tail lamp.
(C) On the rear, one (1) operable brake lamp.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.89.
IC 9-19-6-8
Clearance and marker lamps and reflectors; color displayed or
reflected
Sec. 8. (a) A front clearance lamp, marker lamp, and reflector
mounted on the front or on the side near the front of a vehicle must
display or reflect an amber color.
(b) A rear clearance lamp, marker lamp, and reflector mounted on
the rear or on the sides near the rear of a vehicle must display or
reflect a red color.
(c) A lighting device and reflector mounted on the rear of a
vehicle must display or reflect a red color, except as follows:
(1) The stoplight or other signal device may be red, amber, or
yellow.
(2) The light illuminating the license plate must be white.
(3) The light emitted by a back-up lamp must be white or
amber.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IC 9-19-6-9
Clearance and marker lamps; height and location
Sec. 9. (a) A reflector required by section 7 of this chapter must
be mounted at a height not less than twenty-four (24) inches and not
more than sixty (60) inches above the ground on which the vehicle
stands. However, if the highest part of the permanent structure of the
vehicle is less than twenty-four (24) inches, the reflector must be
mounted as high as that part of the permanent structure will permit.
The rear reflectors on a pole trailer may be mounted on each side of
the bolster or load. A required red reflector on the rear of a vehicle
may be incorporated with the tail lamp, but the reflector must meet
all the other reflector requirements of this chapter.
(b) A clearance lamp must be mounted on the permanent structure
of a vehicle in such a manner as to indicate the vehicle's extreme
width and as near the top of the vehicle as practicable. A clearance
lamp and side marker lamp may be mounted in combination,
provided illumination is given as required in this chapter with
reference to both lamps.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.90.
IC 9-19-6-11
Farm equipment and tractors manufactured before July 1, 2006
Sec. 11. (a) This section does not apply to:
(1) an implement of husbandry; or
(2) a farm tractor;
manufactured after June 30, 2006.
(b) A farm tractor and a self-propelled farm equipment unit or an
implement of agriculture designed to be operated primarily in a farm
field or on farm premises, if operated on a highway and not equipped
with an electric lighting system, must at all times required by
IC 9-21-7-2 be equipped with the following:
(1) At least one (1) lamp displaying a white light visible from
a distance of not less than five hundred (500) feet to the front of
the vehicle.
(2) At least one (1) lamp displaying a red light visible from a
distance of not less than five hundred (500) feet to the rear of
the vehicle.
(3) Two (2) red reflectors visible from a distance of one
hundred (100) feet to six hundred (600) feet to the rear when
illuminated by the upper beams of head lamps.
The lights required by this subsection must be positioned so that one
(1) lamp showing to the front and one (1) lamp or reflector showing
to the rear will indicate the furthest projection of the tractor, unit, or
implement on the side of the road used in passing the vehicle.
(c) A combination of farm tractor and towed unit of farm
equipment or implement of agriculture designed to be operated
primarily in a farm field or on farm premises, if operated on a
highway and not equipped with an electric lighting system, must at
all times required by IC 9-21-7-2 be equipped with two (2) red
reflectors that meet the following requirements:
(1) Are visible from a distance of one hundred (100) feet to six
hundred (600) feet to the rear when illuminated by the upper
beams of head lamps.
(2) Are mounted in a manner so as to indicate as nearly as
practicable the extreme left and right rear projections of the
towed unit or implement on the highway.
(d) A farm tractor and a self-propelled unit of farm equipment or
an implement of agriculture designed to be operated primarily in a
farm field or on farm premises, if operated on a highway and
equipped with an electric lighting system, must at all times required
by IC 9-21-7-2 be equipped with the following:
(1) Two (2) single-beam or multiple-beam head lamps meeting
the requirements of section 20 or 21 of this chapter or
IC 9-21-7-9.
(2) Two (2) red lamps visible from a distance of not less than
five hundred (500) feet to the rear, or in the alternative one (1)
red lamp visible from a distance of not less than five hundred
(500) feet to the rear and two (2) red reflectors visible from a
distance of one hundred (100) feet to six hundred (600) feet to
the rear when illuminated by the upper beams of head lamps.
The red lamps or reflectors must be mounted in the rear of the farm
tractor or self-propelled implement of agriculture so as to indicate as
nearly as practicable the extreme left and right projections of the
vehicle on the highways.
(e) A combination of farm tractor and towed farm equipment or
towed implement of agriculture designed to be operated primarily in
a farm field or on farm premises, if operated on a highway and
equipped with an electric lighting system, must at all times required
by IC 9-21-7-2 be equipped as follows:
(1) The farm tractor element of each combination must be
equipped with two (2) single-beam or multiple-beam head
lamps meeting the requirements of section 20 or 21 of this
chapter or IC 9-21-7-9.
(2) The towed unit of farm equipment or implement of
agriculture element of each combination must be equipped with
the following:
(A) Two (2) red lamps visible from a distance of not less
than five hundred (500) feet to the rear, or as an alternative
one (1) red lamp visible from a distance of not less than five
hundred (500) feet to the rear.
(B) Two (2) red reflectors visible from a distance of one
hundred (100) feet to six hundred (600) feet to the rear when
illuminated by the upper beams of head lamps.
The red lamps or reflectors must be located so as to indicate as
nearly as practicable the extreme left and right rear projections
of the towed unit or implement on the highway.
(3) A combination of farm tractor and towed farm equipment or
towed implement of agriculture equipped with an electric
lighting system must be equipped with the following:
(A) A lamp displaying a white or an amber light, or any
shade of color between white and amber visible from a
distance of not less than five hundred (500) feet to the front.
(B) A lamp displaying a red light visible from a distance of
not less than five hundred (500) feet to the rear.
The lamps must be installed or capable of being positioned so
as to indicate to the front and rear the furthest projection of that
combination on the side of the road used by other vehicles in
passing that combination.
(f) A farm tractor, a self-propelled farm equipment unit, or an
implement of agriculture must not display blinding field or flood
lights when operated on a highway.
(g) All rear lighting requirements may be satisfied by having a
vehicle with flashing lights immediately trail farm equipment in
accordance with IC 9-21-7-11.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.91;
P.L.127-1995, SEC.1; P.L.148-2005, SEC.1; P.L.210-2005, SEC.29;
P.L.1-2006, SEC.161.
IC 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.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.92;
P.L.148-2005, SEC.3.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IC 9-19-6-17
Stop lamps and turn signals; color, visibility, and operation
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 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;
(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 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 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.93.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IC 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).
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.183-2005, SEC.4.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IC 9-19-6-22
Motorcycles; head lamps
Sec. 22. (a) The head lamp or head lamps upon a motor-driven
cycle may be of the single-beam or multiple-beam type.
(b) A head lamp on a 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 motor-driven cycle is
operated at a speed of less than twenty-five (25) miles per hour;
(2) two hundred (200) feet when the motor-driven cycle is
operated at a speed of at least twenty-five (25) miles per hour;
and
(3) three hundred (300) feet when the motor-driven cycle is
operated at a speed of at least thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
(c) If a 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 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IC 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 Indiana 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
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