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9-20-18-14. Loads Not Securely Fastened; Class C Infraction

Sec. 14. (a) This section does not apply to a vehicle that has sides that extend above the load unless the load is not safely secured. (b) A person who operates or permits the operation of a vehicle: (1) on which: (A) logs, lumber, pipe, poles, tanks, boilers, or similar objects are carried and not […]

9-20-18-14.5. Civil Penalties

Sec. 14.5. (a) The civil penalties imposed under this section are in addition to the other civil penalties that may be imposed under IC 8 and IC 9. Notwithstanding section 12 of this chapter, a civil penalty imposed under this section: (1) is imposed on the carrier transporting the vehicle or load; (2) shall be […]

9-20-18-15. Enforcement of Size and Weight Restrictions; Cooperation Among Departments

Sec. 15. The Indiana state police board, the state police department, and the Indiana department of transportation shall cooperate in enforcement of Indiana laws relating to the height, width, length, gross weights, and load weights of vehicles or combinations of vehicles, with or without motive power, being operated, drawn, driven, moved, or transported on or […]

9-20-18-16. Interstate Compacts and Agreements; Violations Subject to Ic 9-28

Sec. 16. The following are subject to IC 9-28: (1) A: (A) conviction for a crime; or (B) judgment for an offense or ordinance violation; under this article related to the use or operation of a motor vehicle. (2) The issuance of a citation (as defined in IC 9-28-2-1) under this article. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: […]

9-20-18-10. Maintenance Personnel; Assistance in Enforcement; Powers and Duties; Compensation

Sec. 10. (a) The department of transportation may deputize and appoint the department’s regularly employed maintenance personnel to assist in the enforcement of this article. (b) Maintenance personnel delegated and appointed under this section shall report to the proper officers any violations of this article for prosecution by the proper officers. (c) For the purpose […]

9-20-18-11. Damage to Highways and Bridges; Liability; Civil Action

Sec. 11. (a) A person who owns or operates a vehicle, an object, or a contrivance unlawfully operated or moved on a highway or bridge is jointly and severally responsible for all damages to the highway or bridge as a result of a violation of this article. (b) The: (1) attorney general on behalf of […]