2016 Indiana Code
TITLE 9. MOTOR VEHICLES
ARTICLE 13. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 2. DEFINITIONS
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IC 9-13-2
Chapter 2. Definitions
IC 9-13-2-0.1
Repealed
(As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.209. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.73.)
IC 9-13-2-1
"Abandoned vehicle"
Sec. 1. "Abandoned vehicle" means the following:
(1) A vehicle located on public property illegally.
(2) A vehicle left on public property without being moved for
twenty-four (24) hours.
(3) A vehicle located on public property in such a manner as to
constitute a hazard or obstruction to the movement of pedestrian
or vehicular traffic on a public right-of-way.
(4) A vehicle that has remained on private property without the
consent of the owner or person in control of that property for
more than forty-eight (48) hours.
(5) A vehicle from which the engine, transmission, or
differential has been removed or that is otherwise partially
dismantled or inoperable and left on public property.
(6) A vehicle that has been removed by a towing service or
public agency upon request of an officer enforcing a statute or
an ordinance other than this chapter if the impounded vehicle is
not claimed or redeemed by the owner or the owner's agent
within twenty (20) days after the vehicle's removal.
(7) A vehicle that is at least three (3) model years old, is
mechanically inoperable, and is left on private property
continuously in a location visible from public property for more
than twenty (20) days. For purposes of this subdivision, a
vehicle covered by a tarpaulin or other plastic, vinyl, rubber,
cloth, or textile covering is considered to be visible.
(8) A vehicle:
(A) that was repaired or stored at the request of the owner;
(B) that has not been claimed by the owner; and
(C) for which the reasonable value of the charges associated
with the repair or storage remain unpaid more than thirty
(30) days after the date on which the repair work is
completed or the vehicle is first stored.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-1997, SEC.1;
P.L.54-2009, SEC.2; P.L.262-2013, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-1.1
Repealed
(As added by P.L.48-2004, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.74.)
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IC 9-13-2-1.2
Repealed
(As added by P.L.83-2008, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.75.)
IC 9-13-2-1.3
Repealed
(As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013,
SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.151-2015, SEC.1.)
IC 9-13-2-1.4
"Adapted vehicle"
Sec. 1.4. "Adapted vehicle" means a new or used vehicle
especially designed or modified for use by an individual who is
disabled or aged.
As added by P.L.147-2009, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-1.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.48-2004, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.76.)
IC 9-13-2-1.6
"Advisory board"
Sec. 1.6. "Advisory board", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2-3.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.5.
IC 9-13-2-1.7
"Aggressive driving"
Sec. 1.7. "Aggressive driving", for purposes of IC 9-21-8-55, has
the meaning set forth in IC 9-21-8-55(b).
As added by P.L.75-2006, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-2
"Air conditioning equipment"
Sec. 2. "Air conditioning equipment" means mechanical vapor
compression refrigeration equipment that is used to cool the driver's
or passenger's compartment of a motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-2.2
Repealed
(As added by P.L.9-2010, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.77.)
IC 9-13-2-2.3
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"Alcoholic beverage"
Sec. 2.3. "Alcoholic beverage", for purposes of IC 9-30-15, has
the meaning set forth in IC 7.1-1-3-5.
As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.3.
IC 9-13-2-2.4
"Alcohol concentration equivalent"
Sec. 2.4. "Alcohol concentration equivalent" means the alcohol
concentration in a person's blood or breath determined from a test of
a sample of the person's blood or breath.
As added by P.L.1-2000, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-2.5
"Alley"
Sec. 2.5. "Alley" means a public way in an urban district that
meets the following qualifications:
(1) Is open to the public for vehicular traffic.
(2) Is publicly maintained.
(3) Is one (1) lane wide.
(4) Is designated as an alley by the local authorities on an
official map of the urban district.
As added by P.L.92-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-3
"Antique motor vehicle"
Sec. 3. "Antique motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is at
least twenty-five (25) years old.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.146-2009, SEC.1;
P.L.125-2012, SEC.4; P.L.198-2016, SEC.78.
IC 9-13-2-4
"Approved driver education course"
Sec. 4. "Approved driver education course" means a course
offered by a high school or driver education school that the bureau
periodically designates as approved, after taking into consideration
the standards and methods of instruction necessary to ensure
adequate training for the operation of a motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.3.
IC 9-13-2-5
"Approved motorcycle driver education and training course"
Sec. 5. "Approved motorcycle driver education and training
course" means:
(1) a course offered by a public or private secondary school, a
new motorcycle dealer, or another driver education school
offering motorcycle driver training as developed and approved
by the bureau; or
(2) a course that is:
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(A) offered by a commercial driving school or new
motorcycle dealer; and
(B) approved by the bureau.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.48-2004, SEC.3;
P.L.145-2011, SEC.3; P.L.13-2013, SEC.32; P.L.85-2013, SEC.4.
IC 9-13-2-5.3
"Armed forces of the United States"
Sec. 5.3. "Armed forces of the United States" means the
following:
(1) The United States Army.
(2) The United States Navy.
(3) The United States Air Force.
(4) The United States Marine Corps.
(5) The United States Coast Guard.
As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.79.
IC 9-13-2-5.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.268-2003, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.80.)
IC 9-13-2-6
"Authorized emergency vehicle"
Sec. 6. "Authorized emergency vehicle" means the following:
(1) The following vehicles:
(A) Fire department vehicles.
(B) Police department vehicles.
(C) Ambulances.
(D) Emergency vehicles operated by or for hospitals or
health and hospital corporations under IC 16-22-8.
(2) Vehicles designated as emergency vehicles by the Indiana
department of transportation under IC 9-21-20-1.
(3) Motor vehicles that, subject to IC 9-21-20-2, are approved
by the Indiana emergency medical services commission that are:
(A) ambulances that are owned by persons, firms, limited
liability companies, or corporations other than hospitals; or
(B) not ambulances and that provide emergency medical
services, including extrication and rescue services (as
defined in IC 16-18-2-110).
(4) Vehicles of the department of correction that, subject to
IC 9-21-20-3, are:
(A) designated by the department of correction as emergency
vehicles; and
(B) responding to an emergency.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1992, SEC.35;
P.L.2-1993, SEC.64; P.L.8-1993, SEC.165.
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IC 9-13-2-6.1
"Autocycle"
Sec. 6.1. "Autocycle" means a three (3) wheeled motor vehicle in
which the operator and passenger ride in a completely or partially
enclosed seating area that is equipped with:
(1) a rollcage or roll hoops;
(2) safety belts for each occupant; and
(3) antilock brakes;
and is designed to be controlled with a steering wheel and pedals.
As added by P.L.82-2015, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-6.3
"Automated traffic law enforcement system"
Sec. 6.3. "Automated traffic law enforcement system", for
purposes of IC 9-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-21-3.5-2.
As added by P.L.47-2006, SEC.44.
IC 9-13-2-6.5
"Automated vehicle identifier"
Sec. 6.5. "Automated vehicle identifier" means an electronic
tracking device approved by the commissioner of the department of
state revenue for use in connection with special weight permits for
extra heavy duty highways under IC 9-20-5.
As added by P.L.129-2001, SEC.29.
IC 9-13-2-7
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013,
SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.174-2016, SEC.3.)
IC 9-13-2-8
"Automobile scrapyard"
Sec. 8. "Automobile scrapyard" means a business organized for
the purpose of scrap metal processing, vehicle wrecking, or operating
a junkyard.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.81.
IC 9-13-2-8.5
"Automotive mobility dealer"
Sec. 8.5. "Automotive mobility dealer" means a person that:
(1) engages exclusively in the business of selling, offering to
sell, or soliciting or advertising the sale of adapted vehicles;
(2) possesses adapted vehicles exclusively for the purpose of
resale, either on the automotive mobility dealer's own account
or on behalf of another as the primary or incidental business of
the automotive mobility dealer; or
(3) engages in the business of:
(A) selling, installing, or servicing;
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(B) offering to sell, install, or service; or
(C) soliciting or advertising the sale, installation, or
servicing of;
equipment or modifications specifically designed to facilitate
use or operation of a vehicle by an individual who is disabled
or aged.
As added by P.L.147-2009, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-9
"Automotive salvage rebuilder"
Sec. 9. "Automotive salvage rebuilder" has the meaning set forth
in IC 9-32-2-5.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.166;
P.L.92-2013, SEC.7; P.L.198-2016, SEC.82.
IC 9-13-2-10
"Automotive salvage recycler"
Sec. 10. "Automotive salvage recycler" means a person that:
(1) acquires damaged, inoperative, discarded, abandoned, or
salvage vehicles, or their remains, as stock-in-trade;
(2) dismantles, shreds, compacts, crushes, or otherwise
processes such vehicles or remains for the reclamation and sale
of reusable components and parts;
(3) disposes of recyclable materials to a scrap metal processor
or other appropriate facility; or
(4) performs any combination of these actions.
For purposes of this title, a recycling facility, a used parts dealer, and
an automotive salvage rebuilder are all considered as an automotive
salvage recycler.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.2;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.83.
IC 9-13-2-10.2
Repealed
(As added by P.L.65-2010, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.84.)
IC 9-13-2-11
"Axle"
Sec. 11. "Axle" means the common axis of rotation of at least one
(1) wheel or roller that is:
(1) power driven or freely rotating; and
(2) in at least one (1) segment.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-12
"Axle weight"
Sec. 12. "Axle weight" means the total weight concentrated on
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one (1) or more axles spaced less than forty (40) inches from center
to center.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-13
"B-train assembly"
Sec. 13. "B-train assembly" means a rigid frame extension
attached to the rear frame of a first semitrailer that allows for a fifth
wheel connection point for a second semitrailer.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-14
"Bicycle"
Sec. 14. "Bicycle" means any foot-propelled vehicle, irrespective
of the number of wheels in contact with the ground.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-15
"Broker"
Sec. 15. "Broker", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set
forth in IC 9-32-2-6.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.268-2003, SEC.2;
P.L.92-2013, SEC.8.
IC 9-13-2-16
"Bureau"
Sec. 16. "Bureau", unless otherwise indicated, refers to the bureau
of motor vehicles.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.5.
IC 9-13-2-17
"Bus"
Sec. 17. "Bus" means a motor vehicle that is:
(1) designed for carrying more than ten (10) passengers
exclusive of the driver; and
(2) used to transport passengers.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.24-2006, SEC.1;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.85.
IC 9-13-2-18
"Business district"
Sec. 18. "Business district" means the territory contiguous to and
including a highway when at least fifty percent (50%) of the frontage
of the territory for a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet is
occupied by buildings in use for business.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-18.5
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Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.118-1993, SEC.8.)
IC 9-13-2-18.6
Repealed
(As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.92-2013,
SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.151-2015, SEC.3.)
IC 9-13-2-18.7
Repealed
(As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.92-2013,
SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.151-2015, SEC.4.)
IC 9-13-2-19
"Certificate of compliance"
Sec. 19. "Certificate of compliance" means proof of financial
responsibility presented to the bureau, in a manner prescribed by the
bureau, in compliance with IC 9-25 or IC 9-26.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.5.
IC 9-13-2-19.2
Repealed
(As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.86.)
IC 9-13-2-19.4
"Chaplain"
Sec. 19.4. "Chaplain", for purposes of IC 9-19-14.5, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-19-14.5-0.5.
As added by P.L.22-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2014, SEC.35.
IC 9-13-2-19.5
"Charge back"
Sec. 19.5. "Charge back", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2-9.
As added by P.L.68-2011, SEC.1; P.L.226-2011, SEC.2. Amended by
P.L.92-2013, SEC.11.
IC 9-13-2-20
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.45-2006,
SEC.4.)
IC 9-13-2-21
"Chauffeur"
Sec. 21. (a) "Chauffeur", except as provided in subsection (b),
means a person:
(1) operating a motor vehicle registered as having a gross
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weight of at least sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds but not
more than twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds for the purpose
of transporting property for hire; or
(2) operating a private bus.
(b) "Chauffeur", for purposes of IC 9-25, means a person:
(1) who is employed for hire for the principal purpose of
operating a motor vehicle upon the highways;
(2) who operates a motor vehicle while in use as a carrier of
passengers or property for hire; or
(3) who drives or operates a motor vehicle while in use as a
school bus for the transportation of pupils to or from school.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.6;
P.L.85-2013, SEC.6.
IC 9-13-2-22
"Chemical test"
Sec. 22. "Chemical test" means an analysis of a person's blood,
breath, urine, or other bodily substance for the determination of the
presence of alcohol, a controlled substance or its metabolite, or a
drug or its metabolite.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.94-2006, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-23
"Child restraint system"
Sec. 23. "Child restraint system" means a device that:
(1) is manufactured for the purpose of protecting children from
injury during a motor vehicle accident; and
(2) meets the standards prescribed and definition contained in
49 CFR 571.213.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.67-2004, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-24
"Church bus"
Sec. 24. "Church bus" means a bus that is:
(1) owned and operated by a religious or nonprofit youth
organization; and
(2) used:
(A) to transport individuals to religious services; or
(B) for the benefit of the members of the religious or
nonprofit youth organization.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.70-2009, SEC.1;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.87.
IC 9-13-2-25
"Civic event"
Sec. 25. "Civic event" means an event that is staged by a private
organization for the purpose of creating a tourist attraction in an
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As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-25.8
"Class A motor driven cycle"
Sec. 25.8. "Class A motor driven cycle" means a motor vehicle
that:
(1) has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider;
(2) is designed to travel on not more than three (3) wheels in
contact with the ground;
(3) complies with applicable motor vehicle equipment
requirements under IC 9-19 and 49 CFR 571; and
(4) is registered as a Class A motor driven cycle under IC 9-18.
The term does not include an electric personal assistive mobility
device.
As added by P.L.221-2014, SEC.7.
IC 9-13-2-26
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.88.)
IC 9-13-2-26.5
"Class B motor driven cycle"
Sec. 26.5. "Class B motor driven cycle" means a motor vehicle
that:
(1) has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider;
(2) is designed to travel on not more than three (3) wheels in
contact with the ground;
(3) complies with applicable motor vehicle equipment
requirements under IC 9-19 and 49 CFR 571;
(4) has a cylinder capacity not exceeding fifty (50) cubic
centimeters; and
(5) is registered as a Class B motor driven cycle under IC 9-18.
The term does not include an electric personal assistive mobility
device.
As added by P.L.221-2014, SEC.8.
IC 9-13-2-27
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.89.)
IC 9-13-2-27.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.87-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.107-2008,
SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.1-2010, SEC.156.)
IC 9-13-2-28
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Expired
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.93-1997,
SEC.1; P.L.107-2008, SEC.5; P.L.1-2010, SEC.45. Expired
12-31-2011 by P.L.145-2011, SEC.5.)
IC 9-13-2-28.3
Repealed
(As added by P.L.259-2013, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.90.)
IC 9-13-2-28.4
"Collector vehicle"
Sec. 28.4. "Collector vehicle" means a vehicle that is:
(1) at least twenty-five (25) years old;
(2) owned, operated, restored, maintained, or used as a
collector's item, a leisure pursuit, or an investment; and
(3) not used primarily for transportation.
As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.91.
IC 9-13-2-28.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.85-2013,
SEC.7.)
IC 9-13-2-29
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.9-2010, SEC.5.
Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.92.)
IC 9-13-2-29.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.93.)
IC 9-13-2-30
"Commercial enterprise"
Sec. 30. "Commercial enterprise" does not include the
transportation of:
(1) a farm commodity from the place of production to the first
point of delivery where the commodity is weighed and title to
the commodity is transferred;
(2) seasonal or perishable fruit or vegetables to the first point of
processing; or
(3) tomatoes or silage to the first point of processing.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.94.
IC 9-13-2-31
"Commercial motor vehicle"
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Sec. 31. "Commercial motor vehicle" has the meaning set forth in
49 CFR 383.5.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.1;
P.L.125-2012, SEC.8; P.L.13-2015, SEC.1; P.L.198-2016, SEC.95.
IC 9-13-2-31.5
"Commercial vehicle"
Sec. 31.5. (a) Before January 1, 2016, "commercial vehicle", for
purposes of IC 9-18-2-4.5, means a motor vehicle or combination of
motor vehicles used in commerce to transport property if the motor
vehicle:
(1) has a gross combination weight rating of at least twenty-six
thousand one (26,001) pounds, including a towed unit with a
gross vehicle weight rating of more than ten thousand (10,000)
pounds;
(2) has a gross vehicle weight rating of at least twenty-six
thousand one (26,001) pounds; or
(3) meets both of the following requirements:
(A) The motor vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of
at least seven thousand (7,000) pounds, but less than
twenty-six thousand one (26,001) pounds.
(B) The motor vehicle is owned by a registered carrier
holding a valid Indiana fuel tax permit under IC 6-6-4.1.
(b) After December 31, 2015, "commercial vehicle", for purposes
of IC 9-18-2-4.6, means a motor vehicle used in commerce to
transport property if the motor vehicle:
(1) has a declared gross vehicle weight of at least sixteen
thousand (16,000) pounds; and
(2) is subject to the commercial motor vehicle excise tax under
IC 6-6-5.5.
As added by P.L.150-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.212-2014,
SEC.10.
IC 9-13-2-32
"Commission"
Sec. 32. "Commission" refers to the bureau of motor vehicles
commission.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-32.5
"Commission board"
Sec. 32.5. "Commission board" refers to the commission board of
the bureau of motor vehicles.
As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.9.
IC 9-13-2-32.7
"Commission fund"
Sec. 32.7. "Commission fund" refers to the bureau of motor
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vehicles commission fund established by IC 9-14-14-1.
As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.96.
IC 9-13-2-33
"Commissioner"
Sec. 33. "Commissioner" refers to the commissioner of the bureau
of motor vehicles.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-33.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.88. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.97.)
IC 9-13-2-34
"Component part"
Sec. 34. "Component part" means the engine, transmission,
body-chassis, doghouse (front assembly), rear-end, or frame of a
vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.262-2013, SEC.3.
IC 9-13-2-34.3
"Compression release engine brake"
Sec. 34.3. "Compression release engine brake", for purposes of
IC 9-21-8-44.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-21-8-44.5(a).
As added by P.L.1-2002, SEC.38.
IC 9-13-2-34.5
"Container"
Sec. 34.5. "Container", for purposes of IC 9-30-15, has the
meaning set forth in IC 7.1-1-3-13.
As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.4.
IC 9-13-2-35
"Controlled substance"
Sec. 35. "Controlled substance" has the meaning set forth in
IC 35-48-1.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.9-2010, SEC.6;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.98.
IC 9-13-2-36
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.99.)
IC 9-13-2-37
Repealed
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(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.262-2013,
SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.174-2016, SEC.4.)
IC 9-13-2-38
"Conviction"
Sec. 38. "Conviction" includes the following:
(1) A conviction or judgment upon a plea of guilty or nolo
contendere.
(2) A determination of guilt by a jury or a court, even if:
(A) no sentence is imposed; or
(B) a sentence is suspended.
(3) A forfeiture of bail, bond, or collateral deposited to secure
the defendant's appearance for trial, unless the forfeiture is
vacated.
(4) A payment of money as a penalty or as costs in accordance
with an agreement between a moving traffic violator and a
traffic violations bureau.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.93-1991, SEC.1;
P.L.9-2010, SEC.7; P.L.198-2016, SEC.100.
IC 9-13-2-39
"Court"
Sec. 39. "Court", for purposes of IC 9-30-3, has the meaning set
forth in IC 9-30-3-2.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-39.5
"Covered offense"
Sec. 39.5. "Covered offense", for purposes of IC 9-30-14, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-30-14-1.
As added by P.L.94-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-39.7
"Credential"
Sec. 39.7. "Credential" means the following forms of
documentation issued by the bureau under IC 9-24:
(1) A driver's license.
(2) A learner's permit.
(3) An identification card.
(4) A photo exempt identification card.
As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.101.
IC 9-13-2-39.8
"Crossroads 2000 fund"
Sec. 39.8. "Crossroads 2000 fund" refers to the crossroads 2000
fund established by IC 8-14-10-9.
As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.12.
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IC 9-13-2-40
"Crosswalk"
Sec. 40. "Crosswalk" means any of the following:
(1) That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the
connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite
sides of the highway measured from the curbs, or in the absence
of curbs, from the edges of the traversable roadway.
(2) A part of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian
crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-41
"Current driving license"
Sec. 41. "Current driving license" means every class and kind of
license or permit that evidences the privilege to operate a motor
vehicle upon the highways of Indiana. The term includes a privilege
granted by the license.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-42
"Dealer"
Sec. 42. (a) "Dealer" means, except as otherwise provided in this
section, a person that:
(1) sells;
(2) offers to sell; or
(3) advertises for sale;
including directly by the Internet or other computer network, at least
twelve (12) vehicles within a twelve (12) month period. The term
includes a person that sells off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, or
mini-trucks. A dealer must have an established place of business that
meets the minimum standards prescribed by the secretary of state
under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2.
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) A receiver, trustee, or other person appointed by or acting
under the judgment or order of a court.
(2) A public officer while performing official duties.
(c) "Dealer", for purposes of IC 9-31, means a person that sells,
offers to sell, or advertises for sale at least six (6):
(1) watercraft; or
(2) trailers:
(A) designed and used exclusively for the transportation of
watercraft; and
(B) sold in general association with the sale of watercraft;
within a twelve (12) month period.
(d) "Dealer", for purposes of IC 9-32, and unless otherwise
provided, means:
(1) an automobile auction;
(2) an automotive mobility dealer;
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(3) a converter manufacturer;
(4) a dealer;
(5) a distributor;
(6) a manufacturer;
(7) an automotive salvage recycler;
(8) a transfer dealer;
(9) a watercraft dealer; or
(10) before July 1, 2015, a wholesale dealer.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.71-1991, SEC.4;
P.L.66-1992, SEC.2; P.L.74-2001, SEC.1; P.L.219-2005, SEC.1;
P.L.41-2006, SEC.1; P.L.107-2008, SEC.6; P.L.131-2008, SEC.34;
P.L.147-2009, SEC.3; P.L.93-2010, SEC.1; P.L.92-2013, SEC.12;
P.L.259-2013, SEC.3; P.L.62-2014, SEC.1; P.L.151-2015, SEC.5;
P.L.180-2015, SEC.2; P.L.174-2016, SEC.5.
IC 9-13-2-43
"Designated family member"
Sec. 43. (a) "Designated family member" means a franchisee's
spouse, child, grandchild, parent, or sibling who has been nominated
as the franchisee's successor under a written document filed by the
franchisee with the franchisor.
(b) If no such document has been filed, the term means a
franchisee's spouse, child, grandchild, parent, or sibling who:
(1) if the franchisee is deceased, is entitled to inherit the
franchisee's ownership interest in the franchisee's business
under the franchisee's will or under the laws of intestate
succession; or
(2) if the franchisee is incapacitated, is appointed by the court
as the legal representative of the franchisee's property.
(c) If a franchisee is deceased, the term includes the appointed and
qualified personal representative and testamentary trustee of the
deceased franchisee.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-43.3
"Director"
Sec. 43.3. "Director", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set
forth in IC 9-32-2-10.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.13.
IC 9-13-2-43.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1997, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.102.)
IC 9-13-2-44
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1993,
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SEC.167; P.L.125-2012, SEC.10; P.L.92-2013, SEC.14. Repealed by
P.L.151-2015, SEC.6.)
IC 9-13-2-45
"Distributor"
Sec. 45. "Distributor" means a person, other than a manufacturer,
that is engaged in the business of selling motor vehicles to dealers
located in Indiana. The term includes a distributor's branch office.
The term does not include a recreational vehicle manufacturer.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.78-2002, SEC.1;
P.L.151-2015, SEC.7; P.L.174-2016, SEC.6.
IC 9-13-2-45.2
"Distributor representative"
Sec. 45.2. "Distributor representative", for purposes of
IC 9-32-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2-10.5.
As added by P.L.151-2015, SEC.8.
IC 9-13-2-45.5
"Division"
Sec. 45.5. "Division", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set
forth in IC 9-32-2-11.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.15.
IC 9-13-2-45.7
Repealed
(As added by P.L.149-2015, SEC.23. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.103.)
IC 9-13-2-46
"Driveaway or towaway"
Sec. 46. "Driveaway or towaway", for purposes of IC 9-20-9-1,
has the meaning set forth in IC 9-20-9-1(a).
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-47
"Driver"
Sec. 47. "Driver" means a person who drives or is in actual
physical control of a vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-47.2
"Driver training school"
Sec. 47.2. "Driver training school", for purposes of IC 9-27-6, has
the meaning set forth in IC 9-27-6-3.
As added by P.L.85-2013, SEC.8.
IC 9-13-2-48
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"Driver's license"
Sec. 48. "Driver's license" means any type of license issued by the
state authorizing an individual to operate the type of vehicle for
which the license was issued, in the manner for which the license
was issued, on a highway. The term includes any endorsements
added to the license under IC 9-24-8.5.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.184-2007, SEC.6;
P.L.125-2012, SEC.11; P.L.85-2013, SEC.9; P.L.198-2016,
SEC.104.
IC 9-13-2-48.3
"Driving privileges"
Sec. 48.3. "Driving privileges" means the authority granted to an
individual that allows the individual to operate a vehicle of the type
and in the manner for which the authority was granted.
As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.12.
IC 9-13-2-48.5
"Driving record"
Sec. 48.5. "Driving record" means the following:
(1) A record maintained by the bureau under IC 9-14-12-3.
(2) A record established by the bureau under IC 9-24-18-9.
As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.85-2013,
SEC.10; P.L.198-2016, SEC.105.
IC 9-13-2-49
"Driveway or private road"
Sec. 49. "Driveway" or "private road" means a way or place in
private ownership that is used for vehicular travel by the owner and
those having express or implied permission from the owner but not
by other persons.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-49.1
"Drug"
Sec. 49.1. The term "drug" includes legend drug (as defined in
IC 16-18-2-199), nitrous oxide, "model glue" (as defined in
IC 35-46-6-1), and any substance listed in IC 35-46-6-2(2).
As added by P.L.33-1997, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-49.3
"Electric personal assistive mobility device"
Sec. 49.3. "Electric personal assistive mobility device" means a
self-balancing, two (2) nontandem wheeled device that is designed
to transport only one (1) person and that has the following:
(1) An electric propulsion system with average power of seven
hundred fifty (750) watts or one (1) horsepower.
(2) A maximum speed of less than twenty (20) miles per hour
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when operated on a paved level surface, when powered solely
by the propulsion system referred to in subdivision (1), and
when operated by an operator weighing one hundred seventy
(170) pounds.
As added by P.L.143-2002, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-49.5
"Electronic traffic ticket"
Sec. 49.5. "Electronic traffic ticket", for purposes of IC 9-30-3,
has the meaning set forth in IC 9-30-3-2.5.
As added by P.L.184-2007, SEC.7; P.L.206-2007, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-49.6
"Endorsement"
Sec. 49.6. "Endorsement" refers to an endorsement issued by the
bureau under IC 9-24-8-4 (before its expiration) or IC 9-24-8.5.
As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.106.
IC 9-13-2-49.7
"Entrapment"
Sec. 49.7. "Entrapment" means a confining circumstance from
which escape or relief is difficult or impossible.
As added by P.L.126-2008, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-49.9
Expired
(As added by P.L.135-2013, SEC.2. Expired by P.L.135-2013,
SEC.2.)
IC 9-13-2-50
"Established place of business"
Sec. 50. "Established place of business" means a permanent
enclosed building or structure owned or leased for the purpose of
offering for sale, trading, and selling motor vehicles. The term does
not include a residence, tent, temporary stand, or permanent quarters
temporarily occupied.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.16.
IC 9-13-2-50.5
"Executive"
Sec. 50.5. "Executive", for purposes of IC 9-32-11-11(f), has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-32-11-11(f).
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.17.
IC 9-13-2-51
"Existing franchise"
Sec. 51. "Existing franchise", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2-12.
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As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.18.
IC 9-13-2-52
"Explosives"
Sec. 52. "Explosives" means a chemical compound or mechanical
mixture that:
(1) is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing
an explosion; or
(2) contains any oxidizing and combustive units or other
ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or packing that an
ignition by fire, friction, concussion, percussion, or detonator
of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a
sudden generation of highly heated gases that the resultant
gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructible effects
on contiguous objects or of destroying life or limb.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-52.5
"Extra wide manufactured home rig"
Sec. 52.5. "Extra wide manufactured home rig", for purposes of
IC 9-20-15-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-20-15-6(a).
As added by P.L.95-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-53
"Fair market value"
Sec. 53. "Fair market value", for purposes of IC 9-22-3, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-22-3-2.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-54
"Farm product"
Sec. 54. "Farm product":
(1) includes agricultural products; and
(2) is used interchangeably with "farm commodity".
However, the term does not include logs, wood chips, bark, or
sawdust.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.215-2014, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-55
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991,SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.210-2005,
SEC.76.)
IC 9-13-2-56
"Farm tractor"
Sec. 56. "Farm tractor" means a self-propelled implement of
agriculture designed and used primarily as a farm implement for
drawing implements of agriculture used on a farm and, when using
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the highways, in traveling from one (1) field or farm to another or to
or from places of repairs.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.210-2005, SEC.5;
P.L.13-2015, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-57
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.210-2005,
SEC.76.)
IC 9-13-2-58
"Farm truck, farm trailer, farm semitrailer and tractor, or farm
vehicles"
Sec. 58. "Farm truck", "farm trailer", or "farm semitrailer and
tractor" means a truck, trailer, or semitrailer and tractor used for the
transportation of farm products, livestock, or machinery or supplies
to or from a farm or ranch. The term includes a covered farm vehicle
(as defined in 49 CFR 390.5). The term does not include an
implement of agriculture. The terms may be referred to collectively
as "farm vehicles".
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.262-2013, SEC.5;
P.L.215-2014, SEC.3.
IC 9-13-2-59
"Farm vehicle loaded with a farm product"
Sec. 59. "Farm vehicle loaded with a farm product" includes a
truck hauling unprocessed leaf tobacco.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-60
"Farm wagon"
Sec. 60. (a) "Farm wagon" means any of the following:
(1) A wagon, other than an implement of agriculture, that is
used primarily for transporting farm products and farm supplies
in connection with a farming operation.
(2) A three (3), four (4), or six (6) wheeled motor vehicle with
a folding hitch on the front of the motor vehicle, manufactured
with seating for not more than four (4) individuals, that is used
primarily:
(A) to transport an individual from one (1) farm field to
another, whether or not the motor vehicle is operated on a
highway in order to reach the other farm field;
(B) for the transportation of an individual upon farm
premises; or
(C) for both purposes set forth in clauses (A) and (B).
(3) A three (3), four (4), or six (6) wheeled construction related
motor vehicle, capable of cross-country travel:
(A) without the benefit of a road; and
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(B) on or immediately over land, water, snow, ice, marsh,
swampland, or other natural terrain;
that is used primarily for construction related purposes,
including hauling building materials.
(b) The term includes a motor vehicle described in subsection
(a)(2) that is used for the incidental transportation of farm supplies
or farm implements at the same time it is used for the transportation
of an individual.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.210-2005, SEC.6;
P.L.150-2009, SEC.1; P.L.86-2010, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-61
"Fatal accident"
Sec. 61. "Fatal accident", for purposes of IC 9-30-7, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-30-7-1.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-62
"Federal act"
Sec. 62. "Federal act", for purposes of IC 9-27-1, has the meaning
set forth in IC 9-27-1-1.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-62.5
"Fire lane"
Sec. 62.5. (a) "Fire lane", for purposes of IC 9-21-16-5.5, means
an area that is:
(1) located within twelve (12) feet of:
(A) a building that:
(i) is occupied for commercial, professional, religious, or
any other purpose; and
(ii) is not a building that is intended for use as a dwelling
for one (1) or two (2) families; or
(B) a sidewalk immediately adjacent to or attached to a
building; and
(2) designated as a fire lane under IC 9-21-16-5.5(c).
(b) The term includes an alley.
As added by P.L.8-2003, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-63
"Fiscal body"
Sec. 63. "Fiscal body" means the following:
(1) County council, for a county not having a consolidated city.
(2) City-county council, for a consolidated city or county
having a consolidated city.
(3) Common council, for a city other than a consolidated city.
(4) Town council, for a town.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
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IC 9-13-2-64
"Flagman"
Sec. 64. "Flagman" means an authorized person directing traffic
in accordance with the provisions of this title at a worksite.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-65
"Flammable liquid"
Sec. 65. "Flammable liquid" means a liquid that has a flash point
of seventy (70) degrees Fahrenheit, or less, as determined by a
tabliabue or equivalent closed cup test device.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-66
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.107.)
IC 9-13-2-66.3
Repealed
(As added by P.L.12-2015, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.108.)
IC 9-13-2-66.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.12-2015, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.109.)
IC 9-13-2-66.7
"For-hire bus"
Sec. 66.7. "For-hire bus" means a bus that is:
(1) used to carry passengers for hire; or
(2) operated for compensation.
The term does not include a bus that is a not-for-hire bus.
As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.110.
IC 9-13-2-67
"Franchise"
Sec. 67. "Franchise", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set
forth in IC 9-32-2-13.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.19.
IC 9-13-2-68
"Franchisee"
Sec. 68. "Franchisee", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning
set forth in IC 9-32-2-14.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.20.
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IC 9-13-2-69
"Franchisor"
Sec. 69. "Franchisor", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning
set forth in IC 9-32-2-15.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.21.
IC 9-13-2-69.3
"Funeral escort vehicle"
Sec. 69.3. "Funeral escort vehicle" means a vehicle driven by a
person who provides escort services for funeral processions. The
term does not include an authorized emergency vehicle or a vehicle
owned and operated by a funeral home (as defined in IC 25-15-2-15).
As added by P.L.236-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.80-2012, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-69.5
"Funeral procession"
Sec. 69.5. "Funeral procession" means two (2) or more vehicles,
including a lead vehicle or a funeral escort vehicle, accompanying
human remains.
As added by P.L.236-2003, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.24-2006, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-69.7
"Golf cart"
Sec. 69.7. "Golf cart" means a four (4) wheeled motor vehicle
originally and specifically designed and intended to transport one (1)
or more individuals and golf clubs for the purpose of playing the
game of golf on a golf course.
As added by P.L.150-2009, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-69.8
Repealed
(As added by P.L.87-2010, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.111.)
IC 9-13-2-70
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.85-2013,
SEC.11.)
IC 9-13-2-70.1
Repealed
(As added by P.L.13-2015, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.112.)
IC 9-13-2-70.2
Repealed
(As added by P.L.13-2015, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.113.)
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IC 9-13-2-71
"Gross vehicle weight" or "gross weight"
Sec. 71. "Gross vehicle weight" or "gross weight" means the
weight of a vehicle without load, plus the weight of any load on the
vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.13-2015, SEC.5.
IC 9-13-2-71.4
"Gross vehicle weight rating"
Sec. 71.4. "Gross vehicle weight rating" means the value specified
by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.13-2015, SEC.6.
IC 9-13-2-72
"Habitual violator"
Sec. 72. "Habitual violator", for purposes of IC 9-30-10, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-30-10-4.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-72.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.65-2010, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.114.)
IC 9-13-2-72.7
Repealed
(As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.115.)
IC 9-13-2-73
"Highway or street"
Sec. 73. "Highway" or "street" means the entire width between the
boundary lines of every publicly maintained way when any part of
the way is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular
travel in Indiana. The term includes an alley in a city or town.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.116.
IC 9-13-2-73.3
"Highway, road and street fund"
Sec. 73.3. "Highway, road and street fund" refers to the highway,
road and street fund established by IC 8-14-2-2.1.
As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.13.
IC 9-13-2-74
"Hulk crusher"
Sec. 74. "Hulk crusher" means a person that engages in the
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handling and flattening, compacting, or otherwise demolishing
vehicles, or their remains, for economical delivery to an automotive
salvage recycler.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.117.
IC 9-13-2-74.5
"Identification card"
Sec. 74.5. "Identification card" means an identification document
issued by a state government for purposes of identification.
As added by P.L.184-2007, SEC.8.
IC 9-13-2-75
"Identification number"
Sec. 75. "Identification number" means a set of numbers, letters,
or both numbers and letters that is assigned to a vehicle, watercraft,
manufactured home, mobile home, or motor vehicle part by:
(1) a manufacturer; or
(2) a governmental entity to:
(A) replace an original identification number that is
destroyed, removed, altered, or defaced; or
(B) serve as a special identification number under IC 9-17-4
or a similar law of another state.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.268-2003, SEC.3;
P.L.125-2012, SEC.15; P.L.262-2013, SEC.6; P.L.217-2014, SEC.6;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.118.
IC 9-13-2-76
"Ignition interlock device"
Sec. 76. "Ignition interlock device" means a blood alcohol
concentration equivalence measuring device that prevents a motor
vehicle from being started without first determining the operator's
equivalent breath alcohol concentration through the taking of a deep
lung breath sample.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-77
"Implement of agriculture"
Sec. 77. "Implement of agriculture" means the following:
(1) Agricultural implements, pull type and self-propelled, that
are used for the:
(A) transport;
(B) delivery;
(C) application; or
(D) harvest;
of crop inputs, including seed, fertilizers, and crop protection
products.
(2) Vehicles that:
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(A) are designed or adapted and used exclusively for
agricultural, horticultural, or livestock raising operations;
and
(B) are not primarily operated on or moved along a highway.
(3) Vehicles that are designed to lift, carry, or transport:
(A) an agricultural implement described in subdivision (1);
or
(B) a vehicle described in subdivision (2).
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.81-1991, SEC.3;
P.L.210-2005, SEC.7; P.L.262-2013, SEC.7; P.L.198-2016,
SEC.119.
IC 9-13-2-77.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.118-1998, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.120.)
IC 9-13-2-78
"Indiana resident"
Sec. 78. "Indiana resident" refers to a person that is one (1) of the
following:
(1) An individual who lives in Indiana for at least one hundred
eighty-three (183) days during a calendar year and who has a
legal residence in another state. However, the term does not
include an individual who lives in Indiana for any of the
following purposes:
(A) Attending a postsecondary educational institution.
(B) Serving on active duty in the armed forces of the United
States.
(C) Temporary employment.
(D) Other purposes, without the intent of making Indiana a
permanent home.
(2) An individual who is living in Indiana if the individual has
no other legal residence.
(3) An individual who is registered to vote in Indiana or who
satisfies the standards for determining residency in Indiana
under IC 3-5-5.
(4) An individual who has a dependent enrolled in an
elementary or a secondary school located in Indiana.
(5) A person that maintains a:
(A) main office;
(B) branch office;
(C) warehouse; or
(D) business facility;
in Indiana.
(6) A person that bases and operates vehicles in Indiana.
(7) A person that operates vehicles in intrastate haulage in
Indiana.
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(8) A person that has more than one-half (1/2) of the person's
gross income (as defined in Section 61 of the Internal Revenue
Code) derived from sources in Indiana using the provisions
applicable to determining the source of adjusted gross income
that are set forth in IC 6-3-2-2. However, a person that is
considered a resident under this subdivision is not a resident if
the person proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the
person is not a resident under subdivisions (1) through (7).
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.188-2006, SEC.2;
P.L.2-2007, SEC.139; P.L.85-2013, SEC.12; P.L.149-2015, SEC.24;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.121.
IC 9-13-2-79
"Individual owner"
Sec. 79. "Individual owner", for purposes of IC 9-20-15-4 and
IC 9-20-18-13(b), has the meaning set forth in IC 9-20-15-4(a).
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.95-1991, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-79.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1997, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.122.)
IC 9-13-2-79.7
"Inflatable restraint system"
Sec. 79.7. "Inflatable restraint system", for purposes of
IC 9-19-10.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-19-10.5-1.
As added by P.L.248-2003, SEC.1 and P.L.265-2003, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-80
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.107-2008,
SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.1-2010, SEC.156.)
IC 9-13-2-80.5
"Instructor"
Sec. 80.5. "Instructor", for purposes of IC 9-27-6, has the meaning
set forth in IC 9-27-6-4.
As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.7.
IC 9-13-2-81
"Instructor of an approved driver education course"
Sec. 81. "Instructor of an approved driver education course"
includes the following:
(1) A high school teacher who conducts a driver education
course.
(2) The principal of a high school offering a driver education
course.
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(3) The authorized agent of an approved driver education
school.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-82
"Insured"
Sec. 82. "Insured", for purposes of IC 9-25, has the meaning set
forth in IC 9-25-2-2.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-82.5
"Integrated public safety communications fund"
Sec. 82.5. "Integrated public safety communications fund" refers
to the integrated public safety communications fund established by
IC 5-26-4-1.
As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.14.
IC 9-13-2-83
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.123.)
IC 9-13-2-84
"Intersection"
Sec. 84. (a) "Intersection" means the area embraced within:
(1) the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or
if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two
(2) highways that join at, or approximately at, right angles; or
(2) the area within which vehicles traveling upon different
highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.
(b) Where a highway includes two (2) roadways at least thirty
(30) feet apart, every crossing of each roadway of the divided
highway by an intersecting highway is regarded as a separate
intersection. If the intersecting highway also includes two (2)
roadways at least thirty (30) feet apart, every crossing of two (2)
roadways of the intersecting highway is regarded as a separate
intersection.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-85
"Interstate highway"
Sec. 85. "Interstate highway" means a highway that is a part of the
national system of interstate and defense highways (23 U.S.C. as in
effect January 1, 1991).
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-86
"Intoxicated"
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Sec. 86. "Intoxicated" means under the influence of:
(1) alcohol;
(2) a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1);
(3) a drug other than alcohol or a controlled substance;
(4) a substance described in IC 35-46-6-2 or IC 35-46-6-3;
(5) a combination of substances described in subdivisions (1)
through (4); or
(6) any other substance, not including food and food ingredients
(as defined in IC 6-2.5-1-20), tobacco (as defined in
IC 6-2.5-1-28), or a dietary supplement (as defined in
IC 6-2.5-1-16);
so that there is an impaired condition of thought and action and the
loss of normal control of a person's faculties.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.175-2001, SEC.1;
P.L.151-2006, SEC.4; P.L.196-2013, SEC.3.
IC 9-13-2-87
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.124.)
IC 9-13-2-88
"Judge"
Sec. 88. "Judge", for purposes of IC 9-30-3, has the meaning set
forth in IC 9-30-3-3.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-89
"Judgment"
Sec. 89. (a) "Judgment" means, except as provided in subsections
(b), (c), and (d), any judgment, except a judgment rendered against
the state or a political subdivision or a municipality of the state that
becomes final by expiration without appeal of the time within which
appeal might have been perfected, or by final affirmation on appeal,
rendered by a court of any state of the United States.
(b) "Judgment", for purposes of IC 9-25-6-4, has the meaning set
forth in IC 9-25-6-4(b).
(c) "Judgment", for purposes of IC 9-30-10, has the meaning set
forth in IC 9-30-10-1.
(d) "Judgment", for purposes of IC 9-30-11, has the meaning set
forth in IC 9-30-11-1.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-90
"Labor rate"
Sec. 90. "Labor rate", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set
forth in IC 9-32-2-16.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.22.
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IC 9-13-2-91
"Lamp"
Sec. 91. "Lamp" means a single bulb that emits light.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-92
"Law enforcement officer"
Sec. 92. (a) "Law enforcement officer", except as provided in
subsection (b), includes the following:
(1) A state police officer.
(2) A city, town, or county police officer.
(3) A sheriff.
(4) A county coroner in accordance with IC 36-2-14-4.
(5) A conservation officer.
(6) An individual assigned duties and limitations under
IC 10-11-2-26.
(7) A member of a consolidated law enforcement department
established under IC 36-3-1-5.1.
(8) An excise police officer of the alcohol and tobacco
commission.
(9) A gaming control officer employed by the gaming control
division under IC 4-33-20.
The term refers to a law enforcement officer having jurisdiction in
Indiana, unless the context clearly refers to a law enforcement officer
from another state or a territory or federal district of the United
States.
(b) "Law enforcement officer", for purposes of IC 9-30-6 and
IC 9-30-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-31.5-2-185.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.67-1992, SEC.1;
P.L.227-2005, SEC.8; P.L.210-2005, SEC.8; P.L.1-2006, SEC.157;
P.L.94-2006, SEC.2; P.L.114-2012, SEC.19; P.L.13-2013, SEC.33;
P.L.85-2013, SEC.13; P.L.262-2013, SEC.8.
IC 9-13-2-92.2
"Lawful intervention technique"
Sec. 92.2. "Lawful intervention technique", for purposes of
IC 9-21-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-21-1-0.5.
As added by P.L.145-2009, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-92.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2013,
SEC.23. Repealed by P.L.151-2015, SEC.9.)
IC 9-13-2-92.7
Repealed
(As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.92-2013,
SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.151-2015, SEC.10.)
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IC 9-13-2-93
"License"
Sec. 93. "License", for purposes of IC 9-30-10, has the meaning
set forth in IC 9-30-10-2.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-93.2
"License branch"
Sec. 93.2. "License branch" does not include facilities of or a
physical or virtual location at which services are provided by a full
service provider (as defined in IC 9-14.1-1-2) or a partial services
provider (as defined in IC 9-14.1-1-3).
As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.125.
IC 9-13-2-93.3
Repealed
(As added by P.L.107-2013, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.53-2014,
SEC.89.)
IC 9-13-2-93.5
"Line make"
Sec. 93.5. "Line make" means the name given by a manufacturer
to a line of motor vehicles to distinguish it as produced or sold by the
manufacturer and that may be used and protected as a trademark.
As added by P.L.78-2002, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-94
"Local authorities"
Sec. 94. (a) "Local authorities" means, except as provided in
subsection (b), all officers of counties, cities, or towns, as well as all
boards and other public officials of counties, cities, or towns.
(b) "Local authorities", for purposes of IC 9-21, means every
county, municipal, and other local board or body having authority to
adopt local police regulations under the laws and the Constitution of
the State of Indiana.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-94.2
Repealed
(As added by P.L.83-2008, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.126.)
IC 9-13-2-94.3
"Local road and street account"
Sec. 94.3. "Local road and street account" refers to the local road
and street account established by IC 8-14-2-4.
As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.15.
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IC 9-13-2-94.4
Repealed
(As added by P.L.216-2003, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.262-2013,
SEC.9.)
IC 9-13-2-94.5
"Low speed vehicle"
Sec. 94.5. "Low speed vehicle" means a four (4) wheeled
electrically powered motor vehicle:
(1) with a maximum design speed of not more than thirty-five
(35) miles per hour;
(2) with operational and equipment specifications described in
49 CFR 571.500;
(3) that is equipped with:
(A) headlamps;
(B) front and rear turn signal lamps, tail lamps, and stop
lamps;
(C) reflex reflectors;
(D) exterior or interior mirrors;
(E) brakes as specified in IC 9-19-3-1;
(F) a windshield;
(G) a vehicle identification number; and
(H) a safety belt installed at each designated seating
position; and
(4) that has not been privately assembled as described in
IC 9-17-4-1.
The term does not include a golf cart or an off-road vehicle.
As added by P.L.21-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.9-2007, SEC.1;
P.L.150-2009, SEC.3; P.L.262-2013, SEC.10.
IC 9-13-2-95
"Major component parts"
Sec. 95. "Major component parts" means those parts of vehicles
normally having a manufacturer's vehicle identification number, a
derivative of the identification number, or a number supplied by an
authorized governmental agency, including doors, fenders,
differentials, frames, transmissions, engines, doghouses (front
assembly), rear clips, and additional parts as prescribed by the
bureau.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.127.
IC 9-13-2-96
"Manufactured home"
Sec. 96. (a) "Manufactured home" means, except as provided in
subsections (b) and (c), a structure that:
(1) is assembled in a factory;
(2) bears a seal certifying that it was built in compliance with
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the federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety
Standards Law (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.);
(3) is designed to be transported from the factory to another site
in one (1) or more units;
(4) is suitable for use as a dwelling in any season; and
(5) is more than thirty-five (35) feet long.
The term does not include a vehicle described in section 150(2) of
this chapter.
(b) "Manufactured home", for purposes of IC 9-17-6, means either
of the following:
(1) A structure having the meaning set forth in the federal
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Law
of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.).
(2) A mobile home.
This subsection expires June 30, 2016.
(c) "Manufactured home", for purposes of IC 9-22-1.7, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-22-1.7-2.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.106-2003, SEC.1;
P.L.203-2013, SEC.13; P.L.198-2016, SEC.128.
IC 9-13-2-97
"Manufacturer"
Sec. 97. (a) "Manufacturer" means, except as provided in
subsection (b), a person engaged in the business of constructing or
assembling vehicles, of a type required to be registered under
IC 9-18, at an established place of business. The term does not
include a converter manufacturer, an automotive mobility dealer, or
a recreational vehicle manufacturer.
(b) "Manufacturer", for purposes of IC 9-32, means a person who
is engaged in the business of manufacturing or assembling new
motor vehicles or major component parts of motor vehicles, or both,
and sells new motor vehicles to dealers, wholesale dealers,
distributors, or the general public. The term includes the following:
(1) A factory branch office of the manufacturer.
(2) A partnership, a firm, an association, a joint venture, a
limited liability company, a corporation, or a trust, resident or
nonresident, that is controlled by the manufacturer.
The term does not include a converter manufacturer, an automotive
mobility dealer, or a recreational vehicle manufacturer.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.168;
P.L.78-2002, SEC.3; P.L.21-2003, SEC.2; P.L.147-2009, SEC.4;
P.L.151-2015, SEC.11.
IC 9-13-2-97.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.93-2010, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.174-2016,
SEC.7.)
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IC 9-13-2-97.6
"Manufacturer representative"
Sec. 97.6. "Manufacturer representative", for purposes of
IC 9-32-11, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2-18.5.
As added by P.L.151-2015, SEC.12.
IC 9-13-2-98
"Marching band procession"
Sec. 98. "Marching band procession", for purposes of IC 9-21-14,
has the meaning set forth in IC 9-21-14-2.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-99
"Maxi-cube"
Sec. 99. "Maxi-cube" vehicle means a truck tractor combined with
a semitrailer and a separable cargo carrying unit that is designed to
be loaded and unloaded through the vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-100
"Medical services vehicle"
Sec. 100. "Medical services vehicle" means any of the following:
(1) A vehicle that is used or intended to be used for the purpose
of responding to emergency life-threatening situations and
providing emergency transportation service.
(2) A vehicle that is routinely used to transport patients who are
not acutely ill or injured in a life-threatening manner.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-101
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.129.)
IC 9-13-2-102
"Metal tire"
Sec. 102. "Metal tire" means a tire the surface of which in contact
with the highway is wholly or partly of metal or other hard
nonresilient material.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-102.3
"Metered space"
Sec. 102.3. "Metered space", for purposes of IC 9-18.5-5,
IC 9-18.5-6, and IC 9-18.5-8, means a public parking space at which
parking is regulated by:
(1) a parking meter; or
(2) an official traffic control device that imposes a maximum
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parking time for the public parking space.
The term does not include parking spaces or areas regulated under
IC 9-21-18.
As added by P.L.6-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.216-2014, SEC.16;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.130.
IC 9-13-2-103
"Military vehicle"
Sec. 103. "Military vehicle" means a vehicle that:
(1) was originally manufactured for military use;
(2) is at least twenty-five (25) years old; and
(3) is privately owned.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.9;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.131.
IC 9-13-2-103.1
"Mini-truck"
Sec. 103.1. "Mini-truck" means a truck that:
(1) is powered by an internal combustion engine with a piston
or rotary displacement of not less than six hundred sixty (660)
cubic centimeters;
(2) is sixty (60) inches or less in width;
(3) has an unladen dry weight of one thousand six hundred
(1,600) pounds or less;
(4) can achieve a top speed of not more than sixty (60) miles
per hour;
(5) is manufactured with a locking enclosed cab and a heated
interior; and
(6) is operated on a highway.
As added by P.L.180-2015, SEC.3.
IC 9-13-2-103.2
"Mobile home"
Sec. 103.2. "Mobile home" means a structure that:
(1) is assembled in a factory;
(2) is designed to be transported from the factory to another site
in one (1) or more units;
(3) is suitable for use as a dwelling in any season;
(4) is more than thirty-five (35) feet long; and
(5) either:
(A) bears a seal certifying that the structure was built in
compliance with the federal Manufactured Housing
Construction and Safety Standards Law (42 U.S.C. 5401 et
seq.); or
(B) was manufactured before the effective date of the federal
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards
Law of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.).
As added by P.L.108-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.203-2013,
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SEC.14; P.L.198-2016, SEC.132.
IC 9-13-2-103.5
"Motorboat"
Sec. 103.5. (a) "Motorboat" means a watercraft propelled by an
internal combustion, steam, or electrical inboard or outboard motor
or engine or by any mechanical means.
(b) The term includes a sailboat that is equipped with a motor or
an engine described in subsection (a) when the sailboat is in
operation whether or not the sails are hoisted.
As added by P.L.71-1991, SEC.5.
IC 9-13-2-104
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.221-2014,
SEC.10.)
IC 9-13-2-104.1
"Motor driven cycle"
Sec. 104.1. "Motor driven cycle" refers to both of the following:
(1) A Class A motor driven cycle.
(2) A Class B motor driven cycle.
As added by P.L.221-2014, SEC.11.
IC 9-13-2-105
"Motor vehicle"
Sec. 105. (a) "Motor vehicle" means, except as otherwise
provided in this section, a vehicle that is self-propelled. The term
does not include a farm tractor, an implement of agriculture designed
to be operated primarily in a farm field or on farm premises, or an
electric personal assistive mobility device.
(b) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-21, means:
(1) a vehicle that is self-propelled; or
(2) a vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from
overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
(c) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-32, includes a
semitrailer, trailer, or recreational vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.94-1997, SEC.1;
P.L.143-2002, SEC.2; P.L.248-2003, SEC.2 and P.L.265-2003,
SEC.2; P.L.210-2005, SEC.9; P.L.191-2007, SEC.1; P.L.9-2010,
SEC.8; P.L.92-2013, SEC.25; P.L.221-2014, SEC.12; P.L.174-2016,
SEC.8; P.L.198-2016, SEC.133.
IC 9-13-2-105.3
"Motor vehicle highway account"
Sec. 105.3. "Motor vehicle highway account" refers to the motor
vehicle highway account as defined in IC 8-14-1-1(1).
As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.17.
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IC 9-13-2-106
"Motor vehicle liability policy"
Sec. 106. "Motor vehicle liability policy" means an owner's policy
of liability insurance or an operator's policy of liability insurance
that:
(1) is issued, except as provided in IC 9-25-5-10, by an
insurance carrier duly authorized to transact business in Indiana
to or for the benefit of the person named in the policy as
insured; and
(2) insures against liability resulting from the ownership,
maintenance, use, or operation of a motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.59-1994, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-107
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.262-2013,
SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.134.)
IC 9-13-2-107.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1997, SEC.26. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.135.)
IC 9-13-2-108
"Motorcycle"
Sec. 108. "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle with motive power
that:
(1) has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider;
(2) is designed to travel on not more than three (3) wheels in
contact with the ground; and
(3) satisfies the operational and equipment specifications
described in 49 CFR 571 and IC 9-19.
The term includes an autocycle, but does not include a farm tractor
or a motor driven cycle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.262-2013, SEC.12;
P.L.221-2014, SEC.13; P.L.82-2015, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-108.3
"Motorcycle operator safety education fund"
Sec. 108.3. "Motorcycle operator safety education fund" refers to
the motorcycle operator safety education fund established by
IC 9-27-7-7.
As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.18.
IC 9-13-2-109
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.143-2002,
SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.221-2014, SEC.14.)
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IC 9-13-2-109.3
"Motorsports"
Sec. 109.3. "Motorsports" means the group of sports that are
sanctioned by one (1) or more member clubs of the Automobile
Competition Committee for the United States.
As added by P.L.12-2013, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-110
"Moving traffic offense"
Sec. 110. "Moving traffic offense" means a violation of a statute,
an ordinance, a rule, or a regulation relating to the operation or use
of a motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is in motion.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.94-1997, SEC.2;
P.L.1-2002, SEC.39; P.L.85-2013, SEC.14.
IC 9-13-2-110.5
"Municipal waste collection and transportation vehicle"
Sec. 110.5. (a) "Municipal waste collection and transportation
vehicle" means a truck used to transport municipal waste (as defined
in IC 13-11-2-133) from a solid waste generator or a solid waste
processing facility (as defined in IC 13-11-2-212) to a:
(1) solid waste processing facility (as defined in
IC 13-11-2-212) in Indiana; or
(2) solid waste disposal facility (as defined in IC 13-11-2-206)
in Indiana.
(b) The term does not include a vehicle that is:
(1) used to transport municipal waste (as defined in
IC 13-11-2-133) from a residence if the vehicle is:
(A) owned;
(B) leased; or
(C) operated;
by an individual who lives in the residence; or
(2) not used for commercial solid waste transportation.
As added by P.L.114-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1996, SEC.58;
P.L.131-2006, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-111
"New motor vehicle"
Sec. 111. "New motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle:
(1) that has not been previously titled under IC 9-17 and carries
a manufacturer's certificate of origin; or
(2) that has never been transferred by a manufacturer,
distributor, or dealer to an ultimate purchaser.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.10-1998, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-112
"Nonmoving traffic offense"
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Sec. 112. "Nonmoving traffic offense" means a violation of a
statute, an ordinance, or a regulation concerning the following:
(1) The parking or standing of motor vehicles.
(2) Motor vehicles that are not in motion.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.15.
IC 9-13-2-113
"Nonresident"
Sec. 113. "Nonresident" means a person that is not an Indiana
resident.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.136.
IC 9-13-2-113.5
"Not-for-hire bus"
Sec. 113.5. "Not-for-hire bus" refers to the following:
(1) A school bus.
(2) A special purpose bus.
(3) A church bus.
(4) A private bus.
(5) A bus that is used to provide incidental transportation to a
passenger at no additional charge to the passenger.
As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.137.
IC 9-13-2-114
"Odometer"
Sec. 114. "Odometer" means an instrument for measuring and
recording the actual distance a motor vehicle travels while in
operation. The term does not include an auxiliary odometer designed
to be reset by the operator of the motor vehicle for the purpose of
recording mileage on trips.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-114.5
"Offer to sell"
Sec. 114.5. "Offer to sell" means any attempt or offer to dispose
of, or solicitation of an offer to purchase, a motor vehicle or interest
in a motor vehicle for hire.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.26.
IC 9-13-2-115
"Office"
Sec. 115. "Office", for purposes of IC 9-27-2, has the meaning set
forth in IC 9-27-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-116
"Officer"
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Sec. 116. "Officer", for purposes of IC 9-22-1 and IC 9-22-2, has
the meaning set forth in IC 9-22-1-2.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.3.
IC 9-13-2-117
"Official traffic control devices"
Sec. 117. "Official traffic control devices" means a sign, signal,
marking, and device, including a railroad advance warning sign, not
inconsistent with this title placed or erected by authority of a public
body or an official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating,
warning, or guiding traffic.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-117.3
"Off-road vehicle"
Sec. 117.3. "Off-road vehicle" has the meaning set forth in
IC 14-8-2-185.
As added by P.L.219-2005, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.81.
IC 9-13-2-117.5
"Operate"
Sec. 117.5. "Operate" means to navigate or otherwise be in actual
physical control of a vehicle, motorboat, off-road vehicle, or
snowmobile.
As added by P.L.71-1991, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.125-2012,
SEC.16; P.L.85-2013, SEC.16; P.L.259-2013, SEC.4; P.L.198-2016,
SEC.138.
IC 9-13-2-117.7
"Operating crew member"
Sec. 117.7. "Operating crew member", for purposes of IC 9-19-6,
has the meaning set forth in IC 9-19-6-1.5.
As added by P.L.183-2005, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-118
"Operator"
Sec. 118. Except as provided in IC 9-31, "operator" means an
individual who operates a vehicle, motorboat, off-road vehicle, or
snowmobile.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.17;
P.L.85-2013, SEC.17; P.L.259-2013, SEC.5; P.L.12-2015, SEC.3;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.139.
IC 9-13-2-119
"Operator of a special tractor mobile home rig"
Sec. 119. "Operator of a special tractor mobile home rig" means:
(1) a person employed by a mobile home or sectionalized
building manufacturer, dealer, transport company, or individual
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owner for the purpose of driving a vehicle transporting a mobile
home or sectionalized building (as defined in section 163(b) of
this chapter) on any public road or street; or
(2) an individual moving the individual's own mobile home or
sectionalized building on the highways.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-120
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.140.)
IC 9-13-2-120.5
"Out-of-service order"
Sec. 120.5. "Out-of-service order" means a declaration by an
authorized enforcement officer of a federal, state, Canadian,
Mexican, or local jurisdiction that a driver, a commercial motor
vehicle, or a motor carrier operation is out-of-service under:
(1) 49 CFR Parts 386.72, 392.5, 395.13, 396.9;
(2) Indiana law; or
(3) the North American Uniform Out-of-Service Criteria.
As added by P.L.88-1996, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-120.7
"Overweight divisible load"
Sec. 120.7. "Overweight divisible load" means a
tractor-semitrailer and load that:
(1) can be traditionally separated or reduced to meet the
specified regulatory limits for weight;
(2) are involved in hauling, delivering, or otherwise carrying
metal or agricultural commodities;
(3) meet other requirements for height, length, and width; and
(4) weigh more than the eighty thousand (80,000) pound gross
vehicle weight limit in IC 9-20-5 but weigh not more than:
(A) one hundred twenty thousand (120,000) pounds if
hauling metal commodities; and
(B) ninety-seven thousand (97,000) pounds if hauling
agricultural commodities.
As added by P.L.135-2013, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.141.
IC 9-13-2-121
"Owner"
Sec. 121. Except as otherwise provided in IC 9-31, "owner"
means a person, other than a lienholder, that:
(1) holds the property in or title to, as applicable, a vehicle,
manufactured home, mobile home, off-road vehicle,
snowmobile, or watercraft; or
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(2) is entitled to the use or possession of, as applicable, a
vehicle, manufactured home, off-road vehicle, snowmobile, or
watercraft, through a lease or other agreement intended to
operate as a security.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.71-1991, SEC.7;
P.L.125-2012, SEC.18; P.L.259-2013, SEC.6; P.L.198-2016,
SEC.142.
IC 9-13-2-122
"Parts"
Sec. 122. "Parts" refers to all components of a vehicle that as
assembled do not constitute a complete vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-123
"Passenger motor vehicle"
Sec. 123. "Passenger motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle
designed for carrying passengers. The term does not include the
following:
(1) A motorcycle.
(2) A bus.
(3) A snowmobile.
(4) An off-road vehicle.
(5) A motor driven cycle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.21-2003, SEC.3;
P.L.219-2005, SEC.3; P.L.214-2007, SEC.5; P.L.259-2013, SEC.7;
P.L.221-2014, SEC.15; P.L.198-2016, SEC.143.
IC 9-13-2-123.3
"Pedestrian hybrid beacon"
Sec. 123.3. "Pedestrian hybrid beacon" for purposes of IC 9-21-3,
has the meaning set forth in IC 9-21-3-0.5.
As added by P.L.43-2011, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-123.5
"Permit"
Sec. 123.5. "Permit" means a permit issued by the state
authorizing an individual to operate the type of vehicle for which the
permit was issued on public streets, roads, or highways with certain
restrictions. The term includes the following:
(1) A learner's permit.
(2) A motorcycle permit.
(3) A commercial learner's permit.
As added by P.L.184-2007, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.125-2012,
SEC.19; P.L.198-2016, SEC.144.
IC 9-13-2-124
"Person"
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Sec. 124. "Person" means an individual, a firm, a partnership, an
association, a fiduciary, an executor or administrator, a governmental
entity, a limited liability company, a corporation, a sole
proprietorship, a trust, an estate, or another entity, except as defined
in the following sections:
(1) IC 9-20-14-0.5.
(2) IC 9-20-15-0.5.
(3) IC 9-32-2-18.6.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.95-1991, SEC.3;
P.L.8-1993, SEC.169; P.L.89-1996, SEC.1; P.L.180-2015, SEC.4;
P.L.151-2015, SEC.13; P.L.180-2015, SEC.5; P.L.198-2016,
SEC.145.
IC 9-13-2-124.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1997, SEC.27. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.146.)
IC 9-13-2-125
"Personalized license plate"
Sec. 125. "Personalized license plate" means a license plate that
displays the registration number assigned to the vehicle and issued
in a combination of letters or numbers, or both, requested by the
owner or the lessee of the vehicle and approved by the bureau.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.262-2013, SEC.13.
IC 9-13-2-125.5
"Photo exempt identification card"
Sec. 125.5. "Photo exempt identification card" means an
identification card issued by the bureau under IC 9-24-16.5.
As added by P.L.197-2015, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-126
"Pole trailer"
Sec. 126. "Pole trailer" means a vehicle without motive power
designed to be drawn by another vehicle and attached to the towing
vehicle by means of a reach or pole, or by being boomed or
otherwise secured to the towing vehicle, and ordinarily used for
transporting long or irregular shaped loads such as poles, pipes, or
structural members that are capable, generally, of sustaining
themselves as beams between the supporting connections.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-127
"Police officer"
Sec. 127. (a) "Police officer" means, except as provided in
subsection (b), the following:
(1) A regular member of the state police department.
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(2) A regular member of a city or town police department.
(3) A town marshal or town marshal deputy.
(4) A regular member of a county sheriff's department.
(5) A conservation officer of the department of natural
resources.
(6) An individual assigned as a motor carrier inspector under
IC 10-11-2-26(a).
(7) An excise police officer of the alcohol and tobacco
commission.
(8) A gaming control officer employed by the gaming control
division under IC 4-33-20.
The term refers to a police officer having jurisdiction in Indiana,
unless the context clearly refers to a police officer from another state
or a territory or federal district of the United States.
(b) "Police officer", for purposes of IC 9-21, means an officer
authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for
violations of traffic regulations.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.67-1992, SEC.2;
P.L.210-2005, SEC.10; P.L.94-2006, SEC.3; P.L.13-2013, SEC.34;
P.L.259-2013, SEC.8; P.L.262-2013, SEC.14; P.L.198-2016,
SEC.147.
IC 9-13-2-128
"Political subdivision"
Sec. 128. "Political subdivision" means a county, a township, a
city, a town, a public school corporation, or any other subdivision of
the state recognized in any law, including any special taxing district
or entity and any public improvement district authority or entity
authorized to levy taxes or assessments.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-128.3
Repealed
(As added by P.L.93-1997, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.148.)
IC 9-13-2-129
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.149.)
IC 9-13-2-130
"Previous conviction of operating while intoxicated"
Sec. 130. "Previous conviction of operating while intoxicated"
means a previous conviction:
(1) in Indiana of:
(A) an alcohol related or drug related crime under Acts
1939, c.48, s.52, as amended, IC 9-4-1-54 (repealed
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September 1, 1983), or IC 9-11-2 (repealed July 1, 1991); or
(B) a crime under IC 9-30-5-1 through IC 9-30-5-9; or
(2) in any other jurisdiction in which the elements of the crime
for which the conviction was entered are substantially similar
to the elements of a crime described in IC 9-30-5-1 through
IC 9-30-5-9.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1992, SEC.36.
IC 9-13-2-131
"Prima facie evidence of intoxication"
Sec. 131. "Prima facie evidence of intoxication" includes evidence
that at the time of an alleged violation the person had an alcohol
concentration equivalent to at least eight-hundredths (0.08) gram of
alcohol per:
(1) one hundred (100) milliliters of the person's blood; or
(2) two hundred ten (210) liters of the person's breath.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.33-1997, SEC.3;
P.L.1-2000, SEC.3; P.L.175-2001, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-132
"Prisoner of war"
Sec. 132. "Prisoner of war" means an individual who, while
serving in any capacity with the armed forces of the United States or
their reserve components:
(1) was taken prisoner and held captive:
(A) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the
United States;
(B) while engaged in military operations involving conflict
with an opposing foreign force;
(C) while serving with friendly forces engaged in an armed
conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United
States is not a belligerent party; or
(D) under circumstances comparable to those circumstances
under which individuals have generally been held captive by
enemy armed forces during periods of armed conflict; and
(2) either:
(A) is serving in; or
(B) under conditions other than dishonorable, was
discharged or separated from service in;
the armed forces of the United States or their reserve
components.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.150.
IC 9-13-2-133
"Private bus"
Sec. 133. (a) "Private bus" means a motor vehicle that is:
(1) designed to transport more than fourteen (14) passengers;
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and
(2) used by any of the following:
(A) A religious, fraternal, charitable, or benevolent
organization.
(B) A nonprofit youth organization.
(C) A public or private postsecondary educational
institution.
(b) The term includes:
(1) the chassis;
(2) the body; or
(3) both the body and the chassis;
of the vehicle.
(c) The term does not include the following:
(1) A school bus.
(2) A for-hire bus.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.140;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.151.
IC 9-13-2-134
"Private business property or shopping center"
Sec. 134. "Private business property" or "shopping center", for
purposes of IC 9-21-18, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-21-18-2.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-135
"Private driveway"
Sec. 135. "Private driveway" means a way or place in private
ownership that is used for vehicular travel by the owner and those
having express or implied permission from the owner but not by
other persons.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-136
"Private property"
Sec. 136. "Private property" means all property other than public
property.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-137
"Private road"
Sec. 137. "Private road" means a way or place in private
ownership that is used for vehicular travel by the owner and those
having express or implied permission from the owner but not by
other persons.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-138
Repealed
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(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.152.)
IC 9-13-2-138.5
"Proof of discharge"
Sec. 138.5. "Proof of discharge" means a document that:
(1) is issued by the United States Department of Defense; and
(2) confirms a veteran's discharge from the armed forces of the
United States.
The term includes a DD-214 form.
As added by P.L.118-2011, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-139
"Proof of financial responsibility"
Sec. 139. "Proof of financial responsibility", for purposes of
IC 9-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-25-2-3.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-140
"Protocol"
Sec. 140. "Protocol" means a procedure for the withdrawal of
blood and other bodily substance samples.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-141
"Public agency"
Sec. 141. "Public agency", for purposes of IC 9-22-1, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-22-1-3.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-142
"Public highway"
Sec. 142. "Public highway", for purposes of IC 9-25, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-25-2-4.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-143
"Public passenger chauffeur"
Sec. 143. (a) "Public passenger chauffeur" means a person who
operates a motor vehicle designed to transport not more than fifteen
(15) individuals, including the driver, while in use as a public
passenger carrying vehicle for hire. The term does not include a
person who operates a medical services vehicle.
(b) This section expires December 31, 2016.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.20;
P.L.85-2013, SEC.18; P.L.198-2016, SEC.153.
IC 9-13-2-144
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"Public property"
Sec. 144. "Public property" means a public right-of-way, street,
highway, alley, park, or other state, county, or municipal property.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-144.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.216-2003, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.216-2014,
SEC.19. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.154.)
IC 9-13-2-145
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.155.)
IC 9-13-2-146
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.113-2014,
SEC.16; P.L.217-2014, SEC.7.)
IC 9-13-2-146.5
"Railroad flagman"
Sec. 146.5. "Railroad flagman", for purposes of IC 9-21-8-41.7,
has the meaning set forth in IC 9-21-8-41.7(a).
As added by P.L.8-2010, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-147
"Railroad sign or signal"
Sec. 147. "Railroad sign or signal" means a sign, signal, or device
erected by authority of a public body or official or by a railroad and
intended to give notice of the presence of railroad tracks or the
approach of a railroad train.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-148
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.125-2012,
SEC.21.)
IC 9-13-2-149
"Rebuilt vehicle"
Sec. 149. "Rebuilt vehicle" means a salvage vehicle that has been
restored to an operable condition.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.262-2013, SEC.15;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.156.
IC 9-13-2-149.5
Repealed
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(As added by P.L.2-1997, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.92-2013,
SEC.27. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.157.)
IC 9-13-2-149.8
"Recovery vehicle"
Sec. 149.8. "Recovery vehicle" means a truck that is specifically
designed for towing a disabled vehicle or a combination of vehicles.
As added by P.L.217-2014, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.158.
IC 9-13-2-150
"Recreational vehicle"
Sec. 150. "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicle with or without
motive power equipped exclusively for living quarters for persons
traveling upon the highways. The term:
(1) does not include:
(A) a truck camper; or
(B) a mobile structure (as defined in IC 22-12-1-17); and
(2) does include a vehicle that:
(A) is designed and marketed as temporary living quarters
for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use;
(B) is not permanently affixed to real property for use as a
permanent dwelling;
(C) is built on a single chassis and mounted on wheels;
(D) does not exceed four hundred (400) square feet of gross
area; and
(E) is certified by the manufacturer as complying with the
American National Standards Institute A119.5 standard.
A vehicle described in this subdivision may commonly be
referred to as a "park model RV".
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.216-2014, SEC.20;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.159.
IC 9-13-2-150.3
"Recycling facility"
Sec. 150.3. (a) "Recycling facility" means a person, firm, limited
liability company, corporation, or other legal entity that, in the
course of business, engages in the acquisition and dismantling or
demolition of vehicles, motorcycles, semitrailers, or recreational
vehicles or their remains for the benefit of reusable components and
parts or recyclable materials.
(b) The term includes the following enterprises:
(1) An automotive salvage recycler.
(2) A hulk crusher.
(3) A scrap metal processor that processes at least five (5)
vehicles during a twelve (12) month period.
As added by P.L.151-2015, SEC.14.
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IC 9-13-2-150.5
"Registered importer"
Sec. 150.5. "Registered importer" has the meaning set forth in
IC 9-17-2-0.5.
As added by P.L.107-2008, SEC.8; P.L.131-2008, SEC.35.
IC 9-13-2-150.7
"Registration"
Sec. 150.7. "Registration", for purposes of IC 9-25-8, with respect
to a vehicle, includes the license plate that is issued by the bureau in
connection with the registration of the vehicle.
As added by P.L.10-2014, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-151
"Relevant evidence of intoxication"
Sec. 151. "Relevant evidence of intoxication" includes evidence
that at the time of an alleged violation a person had an alcohol
concentration equivalent to at least five-hundredths (0.05) gram, but
less than eight-hundredths (0.08) gram of alcohol per:
(1) one hundred (100) milliliters of the person's blood; or
(2) two hundred ten (210) liters of the person's breath.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.33-1997, SEC.4;
P.L.1-2000, SEC.4; P.L.175-2001, SEC.3.
IC 9-13-2-151.5
"Relevant market area"
Sec. 151.5. "Relevant market area", for purposes of IC 9-32, has
the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2-20.
As added by P.L.118-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.37-2009, SEC.1;
P.L.92-2013, SEC.28.
IC 9-13-2-151.7
"Rental company"
Sec. 151.7. "Rental company" has the meaning set forth in
IC 24-4-9-7.
As added by P.L.268-2003, SEC.4.
IC 9-13-2-152
"Repair or replacement"
Sec. 152. "Repair or replacement" means the restoration of an
odometer to a sound working condition by replacing the odometer or
any part of the odometer or by correcting what is inoperative.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-152.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.115-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.160.)
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IC 9-13-2-152.7
"Reserve components"
Sec. 152.7. "Reserve components" means the following:
(1) The United States Army National Guard.
(2) The United States Army Reserve.
(3) The United States Navy Reserve.
(4) The United States Marine Corps Reserve.
(5) The United States Air National Guard.
(6) The United States Air Force Reserve.
(7) The United States Coast Guard Reserve.
(8) The Indiana Army National Guard.
(9) The Indiana Air National Guard.
As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.161.
IC 9-13-2-153
"Residence district"
Sec. 153. "Residence district" means the territory contiguous to
and including a highway not comprising a business district, when the
property on the highway for a distance of at least five hundred (500)
feet is primarily improved with residences or residences and
buildings in use for business.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-154
"Restricted license"
Sec. 154. "Restricted license" means any current driving license,
on which the commission has designated restrictions.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-154.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.92-2013,
SEC.29. Repealed by P.L.151-2015, SEC.15.)
IC 9-13-2-154.6
Repealed
(As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.92-2013,
SEC.30. Repealed by P.L.151-2015, SEC.16.)
IC 9-13-2-154.8
"Retractable tire studs"
Sec. 154.8. "Retractable tire studs", for purposes of IC 9-19-18,
means tire studs that:
(1) are capable of being retracted; and
(2) otherwise satisfy the requirements of IC 9-19-18-3(d).
As added by P.L.35-2008, SEC.1.
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IC 9-13-2-155
"Right-of-way"
Sec. 155. "Right-of-way" means the privilege of the immediate
use of a highway.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-156
"Road tractor"
Sec. 156. "Road tractor" means a vehicle designed and used for
drawing other vehicles and not constructed to carry any load
independently or any part of the weight of a vehicle or load drawn
independently.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-157
"Roadway"
Sec. 157. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), "roadway"
means that part of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used
for vehicular travel.
(b) As used in IC 9-21-12-13, "roadway" means the part of a
highway that is improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular
travel. The term does not include the sidewalk, berm, or shoulder,
even if the sidewalk, berm, or shoulder is used by persons riding
bicycles or other human powered vehicles.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-2011, SEC.22.
IC 9-13-2-158
"Safety glazing materials"
Sec. 158. "Safety glazing materials", for purposes of IC 9-19-19,
has the meaning set forth in IC 9-19-19-1.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-159
"Safety zone"
Sec. 159. "Safety zone" means the area or space officially set
apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and that
is protected or is so marked or indicated by adequate signs as to be
plainly visible at all times.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-159.5
"Sale"
Sec. 159.5. "Sale", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning set
forth in IC 9-32-2-23.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.31.
IC 9-13-2-160
"Salvage vehicle"
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Sec. 160. "Salvage vehicle" means any of the following:
(1) A vehicle that meets at least one (1) of the criteria set forth
in IC 9-22-3-3.
(2) A vehicle, ownership of which is evidenced by a salvage
title or by another ownership document of similar qualification
and limitation issued by a state or jurisdiction other than the
state of Indiana, and recognized by and acceptable to the bureau
of motor vehicles.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.162.
IC 9-13-2-161
"School bus"
Sec. 161. (a) "School bus" means, except as provided in
subsection (b), a bus used to transport preschool, elementary, or
secondary school children to and from:
(1) school;
(2) school athletic games or contests; or
(3) other school functions.
(b) "School bus", for purposes of IC 9-21, means a motor vehicle
owned by a public or governmental agency and operated for the
transportation of children to or from school, including project
headstart, or privately owned and operated for compensation for the
transportation of children to and from school, including project
headstart.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.54-1998, SEC.1;
P.L.219-2003, SEC.2; P.L.146-2009, SEC.2; P.L.198-2016,
SEC.163.
IC 9-13-2-161.3
"School crossing guard"
Sec. 161.3. "School crossing guard" means a person at least
eighteen (18) years of age appointed by one (1) of the following:
(1) Safety board.
(2) Board of public works and safety.
(3) Town board.
(4) Board of public safety.
(5) Sheriff.
As added by P.L.116-1993, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-161.5
"School crossing zone"
Sec. 161.5. "School crossing zone" means a part of a roadway
distinctly indicated for crossing by children on the way to or from
school by lines or other markings on the surface of the roadway or by
signs.
As added by P.L.116-1993, SEC.2.
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IC 9-13-2-162
"Scrap metal processor"
Sec. 162. "Scrap metal processor" means a person:
(1) that engages in the acquisition of vehicles or the remains of
vehicles;
(2) that has facilities for processing iron, steel, or nonferrous
scrap; and
(3) whose principal product is scrap iron, scrap steel, or
nonferrous scrap for sale for remelting purposes.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.32;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.164.
IC 9-13-2-162.5
"Secretary"
Sec. 162.5. "Secretary", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the meaning
set forth in IC 9-32-2-24.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.33.
IC 9-13-2-163
"Sectionalized building"
Sec. 163. (a) "Sectionalized building" means, except as provided
in subsection (b), any part of a finished structure.
(b) "Sectionalized building", for purposes of IC 9-20-15, means
any part of a finished structure that has living quarters suitable for
human use and that can be identified by a manufacturer's number
sequence.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-164
"Semitrailer"
Sec. 164. (a) "Semitrailer", except as provided in subsection (b),
means a vehicle without motive power, designed for carrying
property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle, and so constructed
that some part of the weight of the semitrailer and that of the
semitrailer's load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle. The
term does not include the following:
(1) A pole trailer.
(2) A two (2) wheeled homemade trailer.
(b) "Semitrailer", for purposes of IC 9-21, means a vehicle with
or without motive power, designed for carrying persons or property
and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some
part of its weight and that of its load rests upon or is carried by
another vehicle. The term does not include a pole trailer.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.165.
IC 9-13-2-165
"Serious bodily injury"
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Sec. 165. "Serious bodily injury" has the meaning set forth in
IC 35-31.5-2-292.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.114-2012, SEC.20.
IC 9-13-2-166
"Shopping center or private business property"
Sec. 166. "Shopping center" or "private business property", for
purposes of IC 9-21-18, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-21-18-2.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-167
"Sidewalk"
Sec. 167. "Sidewalk" means the part of a street between the curb
lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property
lines intended for the use of pedestrians.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-167.5
"Snowmobile"
Sec. 167.5. "Snowmobile" has the meaning set forth in
IC 14-8-2-261.
As added by P.L.259-2013, SEC.9.
IC 9-13-2-168
"Solid tire"
Sec. 168. "Solid tire" means a tire of rubber or other resilient
material that does not depend upon compressed air for the support of
the load.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-168.3
"Solid waste hauler"
Sec. 168.3. "Solid waste hauler", for purposes of IC 9-21-8, has
the meaning set forth in IC 9-21-8-0.4.
As added by P.L.188-2015, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-169
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.210-2005,
SEC.76.)
IC 9-13-2-170
"Special group"
Sec. 170. "Special group" means:
(1) a class or group of persons that the bureau finds:
(A) have made significant contributions to the United States,
Indiana, or the group's community or are descendants of
native or pioneer residents of Indiana;
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(B) are organized as a nonprofit organization (as defined
under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code);
(C) are organized for nonrecreational purposes; and
(D) are organized as a separate, unique organization or as a
coalition of separate, unique organizations; or
(2) a National Football League franchised professional football
team.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.261-2001, SEC.1;
P.L.214-2005, SEC.54.
IC 9-13-2-170.1
Repealed
(As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.22. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.166.)
IC 9-13-2-170.3
"Special machinery"
Sec. 170.3. "Special machinery" means a vehicle:
(1) that is designed and used to perform a specific function that
is unrelated to transporting people or property on a highway;
(2) on which is permanently mounted machinery or equipment
used to perform operations unrelated to transportation on a
highway; and
(3) that is incapable of, or would require substantial
modification to be capable of, carrying a load.
As added by P.L.210-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.125-2012,
SEC.23; P.L.262-2013, SEC.16; P.L.198-2016, SEC.167.
IC 9-13-2-170.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.216-2003, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.216-2014,
SEC.21.)
IC 9-13-2-170.7
"Special purpose bus"
Sec. 170.7. "Special purpose bus" has the meaning set forth in
IC 20-27-2-10.
As added by P.L.107-2006, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-171
"Special tractor-mobile home rig"
Sec. 171. "Special tractor-mobile home rig" means any
combination of a mobile home or sectionalized building and a towing
vehicle having a width greater than one hundred forty-eight (148)
inches and not greater than one hundred seventy-two (172) inches at
the base and:
(1) of which the mobile home, including the hitch, is not more
than eighty-five (85) feet and the tractor part is not less than
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twelve (12) feet in length;
(2) a height not in excess of fourteen (14) feet, six (6) inches;
or
(3) both of the dimensions in subdivisions (1) and (2).
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.61-1996, SEC.12;
P.L.217-2003, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-172
"Speed contest"
Sec. 172. "Speed contest" means an unnecessary rapid
acceleration by two (2) or more vehicles that creates a hazard to
pedestrians, passengers, vehicles, or other property.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-173
"State"
Sec. 173. (a) "State" means, except as otherwise provided by this
section and unless by the context some other state or territory or
federal district of the United States is meant or intended, the state of
Indiana.
(b) "State", for purposes of IC 9-27-1, means the state of Indiana,
the governor of Indiana, an agency of the state of Indiana designated
by the governor to receive federal aid, and any officer, board, bureau,
commission, division, or department, any public body corporate and
politic created by the state of Indiana for public purposes, or any
state educational institution.
(c) "State", for purposes of IC 9-25, means any state in the United
States, the District of Columbia, or any Province of the Dominion of
Canada.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.88-1996, SEC.2;
P.L.2-2007, SEC.141; P.L.9-2010, SEC.9; P.L.198-2016, SEC.168.
IC 9-13-2-173.3
"State highway fund"
Sec. 173.3. "State highway fund" refers to the state highway fund
established by IC 8-23-9-54. The term is synonymous with the
primary highway system special account described in IC 8-14-2-1(1).
As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.22.
IC 9-13-2-173.5
"State police building account"
Sec. 173.5. "State police building account" refers to the state
police building account established by IC 9-14-14-4.
As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.169.
IC 9-13-2-173.7
"State motor vehicle technology fund"
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Sec. 173.7. "State motor vehicle technology fund" refers to the
state motor vehicle technology fund established by IC 9-14-14-3.
As added by P.L.216-2014, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.170.
IC 9-13-2-174
"Stinger-steered vehicle"
Sec. 174. "Stinger-steered vehicle" means an automobile or a boat
transporter configured as a semitrailer combination in which the fifth
wheel is located as a drop frame located behind and below the
rearmost axle of the power unit.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-174.5
"Storage yard"
Sec. 174.5. "Storage yard" for purposes of IC 9-22-1, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-22-1-3.5.
As added by P.L.104-2005, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-175
"Street or highway"
Sec. 175. "Street" or "highway" means the entire width between
the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part
of the way is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular
travel. The term includes an alley in a city or town.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-176
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.113-2014,
SEC.17; P.L.217-2014, SEC.9.)
IC 9-13-2-177
"Tandem axle group"
Sec. 177. "Tandem axle group" means two (2) or more axles
spaced more than forty (40) inches and less than ninety-six (96)
inches. For the purpose of enforcing the single axle weight
limitation, the third axle of a tri-axle group of a truck shall be treated
as if it were a single axle if it is independently suspended.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-177.3
"Telecommunications device"
Sec. 177.3. (a) "Telecommunications device", for purposes of
IC 9-21-8, IC 9-25-4-7, IC 9-24-11-3.3 (before its repeal), and
IC 9-24-11-3.7, means an electronic or digital telecommunications
device. The term includes a:
(1) wireless telephone;
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(2) personal digital assistant;
(3) pager; or
(4) text messaging device.
(b) The term does not include:
(1) amateur radio equipment that is being operated by a person
licensed as an amateur radio operator by the Federal
Communications Commission under 47 CFR Part 97; or
(2) a communications system installed in a commercial motor
vehicle weighing more than ten thousand (10,000) pounds.
As added by P.L.101-2009, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.185-2011,
SEC.1; P.L.59-2013, SEC.1; P.L.198-2016, SEC.171.
IC 9-13-2-177.4
"Text message"
Sec. 177.4. "Text message", for purposes of IC 9-21-8, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-21-8-0.5.
As added by P.L.185-2011, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-177.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.268-2003, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.172.)
IC 9-13-2-178
"Through highway"
Sec. 178. "Through highway" means a highway or portion of a
highway at the entrance to which vehicular traffic from intersecting
highways is required by law to yield right-of-way to vehicles on the
through highway in obedience to either a stop sign or a yield sign.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-179
"Towing service"
Sec. 179. "Towing service" means a person that engages in
moving or removing abandoned or disabled vehicles and, once the
vehicles are moved or removed, stores or impounds the vehicles.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.191-2007, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-180
"Tractor"
Sec. 180. "Tractor" means a motor vehicle designed and used
primarily for drawing or propelling trailers, semitrailers, or vehicles
of any kind. The term does not include a farm tractor.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.210-2005, SEC.12.
IC 9-13-2-181
"Tractor-mobile home rig"
Sec. 181. "Tractor-mobile home rig" means a combination of a
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mobile home or sectionalized building and a towing vehicle having
either a combined overall length of more than sixty (60) feet and not
more than one hundred ten (110) feet of which:
(1) the mobile home, including the hitch, is not more than
eighty-five (85) feet; and
(2) the tractor part:
(A) is not less than twelve (12) feet in length;
(B) has a width of more than ninety-six (96) inches and not
more than one hundred forty-eight (148) inches at the base;
(C) has a height of not more than fourteen (14) feet; or
(D) has at least two (2) of the dimensions in clauses (A)
through (C).
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.217-2003, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-182
"Traffic"
Sec. 182. "Traffic" means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals,
vehicles, and other conveyances either singly or together while using
any highway for purposes of travel.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.113-2014, SEC.18;
P.L.217-2014, SEC.10.
IC 9-13-2-183
"Traffic offense"
Sec. 183. "Traffic offense" means:
(1) a violation of a statute, an ordinance, a rule, or a regulation
relating to the operation or use of motor vehicles; and
(2) any violation of a statute, an ordinance, a rule, or a
regulation relating to the use of streets and highways by
pedestrians or by the operation of any other vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.19.
IC 9-13-2-184
"Trailer"
Sec. 184. (a) "Trailer" means, except as otherwise provided in this
section, a vehicle:
(1) without motive power;
(2) designed for carrying persons or property;
(3) designed for being drawn by a motor vehicle; and
(4) so constructed that no part of the weight of the trailer rests
upon the towing vehicle.
The term includes pole trailers and two (2) wheeled homemade
trailers.
(b) "Trailer", for purposes of IC 9-21, means a vehicle:
(1) with or without motive power;
(2) designed for carrying persons or property;
(3) designed for being drawn by a motor vehicle; and
(4) so constructed that no part of the weight of the trailer rests
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upon the towing vehicle.
The term does not include pole trailers or special machinery.
(c) "Trailer", for purposes of IC 9-21-8-12 through IC 9-21-8-13,
means the combination of any motor vehicle towing another vehicle
or trailer.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.24.
IC 9-13-2-185
"Transfer dealer"
Sec. 185. "Transfer dealer", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2-25.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.268-2003, SEC.6;
P.L.92-2013, SEC.34.
IC 9-13-2-186
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.173.)
IC 9-13-2-187
"Transport operator"
Sec. 187. "Transport operator" means any of the following:
(1) An Indiana resident or business engaged in the business of
furnishing drivers and operators for the purpose of transporting
vehicles in transit from one (1) place to another by the drive
away or tow away methods.
(2) An Indiana dealer or manufacturer engaged in the operation
or business described in subdivision (1). An Indiana dealer
described in this subdivision must hold a valid Indiana dealer
license.
(3) An Indiana business that prepares newly purchased vehicles
of the business and delivers the vehicles to the locations where
the vehicles will be based, titled, and registered.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.25;
P.L.262-2013, SEC.17; P.L.149-2015, SEC.25.
IC 9-13-2-187.5
Expired
(As added by P.L.147-2002, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2013,
SEC.4. Expired by P.L.135-2013, SEC.4.)
IC 9-13-2-188
"Truck"
Sec. 188. (a) "Truck" means a motor vehicle designed, used, or
maintained primarily for the transportation of property.
(b) "Truck", for purposes of IC 9-21-8-3, includes the following:
(1) A motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing
another vehicle and constructed to carry a load other than a part
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of the weight of the vehicle and load drawn.
(2) A motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm
implement for drawing plows, mowing machines, and other
implements of agriculture.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.210-2005, SEC.13.
IC 9-13-2-188.3
"Truck camper"
Sec. 188.3. "Truck camper" means a device without motive power
that is installed in the bed of a truck to provide living quarters for
persons traveling on a highway.
As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.174.
IC 9-13-2-188.5
Repealed
(As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-2007,
SEC.142; P.L.145-2011, SEC.8; P.L.107-2012, SEC.1;
P.L.125-2012, SEC.26; P.L.149-2015, SEC.26. Repealed by
P.L.198-2016, SEC.175.)
IC 9-13-2-189
"Truck-tractor"
Sec. 189. (a) "Truck-tractor" means, except as provided in
subsection (b), a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for
drawing other vehicles and not constructed to carry a load other than
a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn.
(b) "Truck-tractor", for purposes of IC 9-20-13-2, means a
noncargo carrying power unit designed to operate in combination
with a semitrailer or trailer and includes a dromedary deck and plate.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.91-1991, SEC.2.
IC 9-13-2-190
"Truck-tractor-semitrailer-semitrailer"
Sec. 190. "Truck-tractor-semitrailer-semitrailer" refers to a
combination of vehicles containing two (2) trailing units connected
with a B-train assembly.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-191
"Ultimate purchaser"
Sec. 191. "Ultimate purchaser" means the first person, other than
a dealer purchasing in the dealer's capacity as a dealer, who in good
faith purchases a motor vehicle for purposes other than resale.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-191.5
"Uniform time standards manual"
Sec. 191.5. "Uniform time standards manual", for purposes of
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IC 9-32, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2-26.
As added by P.L.78-2002, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.35.
IC 9-13-2-192
"Unit"
Sec. 192. "Unit", for purposes of IC 9-21-18, IC 9-32-9-3,
IC 9-32-11-2, IC 9-32-11-6, and IC 9-32-11-11.5, has the meaning set
forth in IC 9-21-18-3.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.17.
IC 9-13-2-193
"Urban district"
Sec. 193. "Urban district" means the territory contiguous to and
including any street that is built up with structures devoted to
business, industry, or dwelling houses situated at intervals of less
than two hundred (200) feet for a distance of at least one-fourth (1/4)
mile.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-194
"Used major component part"
Sec. 194. "Used major component part" does not include a
remanufactured part.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-195
"Used parts dealer"
Sec. 195. "Used parts dealer", for purposes of IC 9-32, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2-27.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.36.
IC 9-13-2-196
"Vehicle"
Sec. 196. (a) "Vehicle" means, except as otherwise provided in
this section, a device in, upon, or by which a person or property is,
or may be, transported or drawn upon a highway. The term does not
include the following:
(1) A device moved by human power.
(2) A device that runs only on rails or tracks.
(3) A wheelchair.
(b) For purposes of IC 9-17, the term includes the following:
(1) Off-road vehicles.
(2) Manufactured homes or mobile homes that are:
(A) personal property not held for resale; and
(B) not attached to real estate by a permanent foundation.
(3) Watercraft.
(c) For purposes of IC 9-22 and IC 9-32, the term refers to a
vehicle of a type that must be registered under IC 9-18-2 (before its
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expiration) or IC 9-18.1, other than an off-road vehicle or a
snowmobile under IC 9-18-2.5 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.1-4.
(d) For purposes of IC 9-30-5, IC 9-30-6, IC 9-30-8, and
IC 9-30-9, the term means a device for transportation by land or air.
The term does not include an electric personal assistive mobility
device.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.88-1998, SEC.2;
P.L.143-2002, SEC.4; P.L.210-2005, SEC.14; P.L.41-2006, SEC.2;
P.L.9-2010, SEC.10; P.L.221-2014, SEC.16; P.L.198-2016,
SEC.176.
IC 9-13-2-196.3
"Vehicular substance offense"
Sec. 196.3. "Vehicular substance offense", for purposes of
IC 9-30-15.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 9-30-15.5-1.
As added by P.L.217-2014, SEC.11.
IC 9-13-2-196.5
"Veteran"
Sec. 196.5. "Veteran" means an individual who:
(1) is serving in; or
(2) under conditions other than dishonorable, was discharged or
separated from service in;
the armed forces of the United States or their reserve components.
As added by P.L.58-2006, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.177.
IC 9-13-2-197
"Violation"
Sec. 197. "Violation", for purposes of IC 9-30-10, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-30-10-3.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-198
"Wagon"
Sec. 198. Except as provided in section 60(a)(2) or 60(a)(3) of
this chapter, "wagon" means a vehicle that is:
(1) without motive power;
(2) designed to be pulled by a motor vehicle;
(3) constructed so that no part of the weight of the wagon rests
upon the towing vehicle;
(4) equipped with a flexible tongue; and
(5) capable of being steered by the front two (2) wheels.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.150-2009, SEC.4;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.178.
IC 9-13-2-198.5
"Watercraft"
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Sec. 198.5. "Watercraft" means a contrivance used or designed for
navigation on water, including a vessel, boat, motor vessel, steam
vessel, sailboat, vessel operated by machinery either permanently or
temporarily affixed, scow, tugboat, or any marine equipment that is
capable of carrying passengers, except a ferry.
As added by P.L.71-1991, SEC.8.
IC 9-13-2-198.7
"Waters of Indiana"
Sec. 198.7. (a) "Waters of Indiana" means all waters within the
boundaries of Indiana.
(b) The term includes every lake, river, stream, canal, ditch, and
body of water owned or controlled by a public utility that is subject
to the jurisdiction of the state.
As added by P.L.71-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-13-2-199
Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2013,
SEC.37. Repealed by P.L.174-2016, SEC.9.)
IC 9-13-2-200
"Worksite"
Sec. 200. "Worksite" means a location or area upon which:
(1) a public purpose construction or maintenance activity; or
(2) a private purpose construction or maintenance activity that
is authorized by a governmental agency;
is being performed on a highway. The term includes the lanes of a
highway leading up to the area upon which an activity described in
subdivision (1) or (2) is being performed, beginning at the point
where appropriate signs directing vehicles to merge from one (1) lane
into another lane are posted.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.75-1999, SEC.1.
IC 9-13-2-201
Repealed
(As added by P.L.88-1998, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.150-2001,
SEC.3; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.283. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.179.)
Indiana Code 2016
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