2016 Indiana Code
TITLE 9. MOTOR VEHICLES
ARTICLE 21. TRAFFIC REGULATION
CHAPTER 11. BICYCLES AND MOTORIZED BICYCLES
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IC 9-21-11
Chapter 11. Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles
IC 9-21-11-1
Parents and guardians; authorizing or permitting violation of
chapter; bicycles; application of chapter
Sec. 1. (a) The parent of a child and the guardian of a protected
person may not authorize or knowingly permit the child or protected
person to violate this chapter.
(b) Subject to the exceptions stated, the provisions of this chapter
applicable to bicycles apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon a
highway or a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
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Roadways; rights and duties
Sec. 2. A person riding a bicycle or operating a Class B motor
driven cycle upon a roadway has all the rights and duties under this
article that are applicable to a person who drives a vehicle, except the
following:
(1) Special regulations of this article.
(2) Those provisions of this article that by their nature have no
application.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.55.
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Operation; seats; passengers
Sec. 3. (a) A person propelling a bicycle may not:
(1) ride other than upon the permanent and regular seat attached
to the bicycle; or
(2) carry any other person upon the bicycle who is not seated
upon a firmly attached and regular seat on the bicycle.
(b) A person may not ride upon a bicycle unless seated under this
section.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
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Number of passengers
Sec. 4. A bicycle may not be used to carry more persons at one (1)
time than the number for which the bicycle is designed and equipped.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
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Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.217-2014,
SEC.51.)
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Lane use restrictions; riding two abreast
Sec. 6. A person riding a bicycle upon a roadway may not ride
more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set
aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
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Packages, bundles, or other articles preventing proper use of
handlebars
Sec. 7. A person who rides a bicycle may not carry a package, a
bundle, or an article that prevents the person from keeping both
hands upon the handlebars.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
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Use of siren or whistle prohibited
Sec. 8. A bicycle may not be equipped with and a person may not
use upon a bicycle a siren or whistle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.365.
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Lamps and reflectors
Sec. 9. A bicycle operated on a highway from one-half (1/2) hour
after sunset until one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise must be equipped
with the following:
(1) A lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from a
distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the front.
(2) A lamp on the rear exhibiting a red light visible from a
distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear or a red reflector
visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
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Brakes
Sec. 10. A bicycle must be equipped with a brake that will enable
the person who operates the bicycle to make the braked wheels skid
on dry, level, clean pavement.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
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Highways; regulations and requirements
Sec. 11. A person who operates a bicycle upon a highway shall
observe the regulations and requirements of this article.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
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Class B motor driven cycles; prohibitions on operation; conditions
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Sec. 12. A Class B motor driven cycle may not be operated under
any of the following conditions:
(1) By an individual less than fifteen (15) years of age.
(2) By an individual who does not have:
(A) an unexpired identification card with a Class B motor
driven cycle endorsement issued to the individual by the
bureau under IC 9-24-16;
(B) a valid driver's license; or
(C) a valid learner's permit.
(3) On an interstate highway or a sidewalk.
(4) At a speed greater than thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.56;
P.L.198-2016, SEC.366.
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Repealed
(As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.221-2014,
SEC.57.)
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Repealed
(As added by P.L.206-2014, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.198-2016,
SEC.367.)
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Violations; Class C infraction
Sec. 14. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C
infraction.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
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