Sec. 1. It is the general intent and purpose of the general assembly in enacting this chapter to promote: (1) safety for persons and property; (2) responsible enjoyment in and connected with the use and operation of off-road vehicles and snowmobiles; and (3) understanding consistent with the rights of all the citizens of Indiana. [Pre-1995 […]
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, “alcoholic beverage” has the meaning set forth in IC 7.1-1-3-5. As added by P.L.219-2005, SEC.16.
Sec. 12. Records of the department made or kept under this chapter are public records except as otherwise provided. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-5(d) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9.
Sec. 18. (a) A dealer shall maintain in safe operating condition all vehicles rented, leased, or furnished by the dealer. The dealer or the dealer’s agents or employees shall explain the operation of a vehicle being rented, leased, or furnished. If the dealer or the dealer’s agent or employee believes the person to whom the […]
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-10.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.641.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “dealer” means a person engaged in the commercial sale of off-road vehicles or snowmobiles. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-1(h).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.36.
Sec. 20. (a) Except as provided in IC 9-21-1-3(a)(14) and IC 9-21-1-3.3, an individual may not operate a vehicle required to be registered under this chapter, under IC 9-18-2.5 (before its expiration), or under IC 9-18.1-14 upon a public highway, street, or rights-of-way thereof or on a public or private parking lot not specifically designated […]
Sec. 21. (a) A vehicle may not be operated between sunset and sunrise unless the vehicle has at least one (1) headlight and one (1) taillight. (b) A vehicle may not be operated at any time unless the vehicle has adequate brakes capable of producing deceleration at fourteen (14) feet a second on level ground […]
Sec. 22. A county, city, or town may pass an ordinance regulating the operation of vehicles if the ordinance meets substantially the minimum requirements of this chapter. However, a county, city, or town may not adopt an ordinance that does any of the following: (1) Imposes a fee for a license. (2) Specifies accessory equipment […]
Sec. 23. (a) An individual shall not operate a vehicle under any of the following conditions: (1) At a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper having due regard for existing conditions or in a manner that unnecessarily endangers the person or property of another. (2) While: (A) under the influence of an […]
Sec. 24. (a) The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in serious bodily injury to or death of an individual or property damage in an estimated amount of at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) shall immediately, by the quickest means of communication, notify at least one (1) of the following: (1) […]
Sec. 25. (a) All law enforcement officers in Indiana shall enforce this chapter. (b) The attorney general and prosecuting attorneys have concurrent power to approve, file, and prosecute an affidavit charging a violation of this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-16(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.52.
Sec. 26. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may purchase land for off-road vehicle and snowmobile trails only from a willing seller of the land. (b) The department shall do the following: (1) Prescribe the form of accident reports. (2) Conduct a campaign of education with respect to safety in the operation of vehicles […]
Sec. 27. An individual may not operate a vehicle: (1) on public property without the consent of the state or an agency of the state; or (2) in a United States forest without the consent of the United States Forest Service. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-16(b).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9.
Sec. 28. (a) Except as provided in subsection (e), landowners and tenants of land do not owe a duty of care to do any of the following: (1) Keep their premises safe for entry or use by persons operating, using, or riding in vehicles for recreational purposes. (2) Give a warning of a dangerous condition, […]
Sec. 29. (a) A person who violates section 20, 21, 23(a)(3) through 23(a)(14), 27, or 33 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates section 18(a), 18(b), 18(c), 23(a)(1), 23(a)(2), or 24 of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. (c) A person who violates section 18(d) […]
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-1(f).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.14-1998, SEC.1; P.L.186-2003, SEC.37. Repealed by P.L.225-2005, SEC.25.
Sec. 30. (a) As used in this section, “fund” refers to the off-road vehicle and snowmobile fund established by subsection (b). (b) The off-road vehicle and snowmobile fund is established. The fund shall be administered by the department. (c) The fund consists of the revenues obtained under this chapter, IC 9-18-2.5 (before its expiration), and […]
Sec. 31. The department may not adopt a rule, regulation, or guideline that, with respect to an off-road vehicle, imposes a dry weight limitation of less than two thousand (2,000) pounds. As added by P.L.86-2010, SEC.8.
Sec. 32. A vehicle that is: (1) from another state or country and is not registered in that state or country; and (2) owned by a nonresident of Indiana; may be operated on designated trails and properties owned or managed by the department if the operator of the vehicle pays a fee set by the […]
