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14-16-1-1. Legislative Intent

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 […]

14-16-1-12. Public Records

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.

14-16-1-18. Duties of Dealers

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 […]

14-16-1-19. Repealed

[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 Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.641.

14-16-1-2. “Dealer”

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.

14-16-1-20. Operation on Highways and Roads

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 […]

14-16-1-21. Lights and Brakes

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 […]

14-16-1-22. Local Ordinances

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 […]

14-16-1-23. Restrictions on Operation; Exceptions

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 […]

14-16-1-24. Duties in Case of Accident

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) […]

14-16-1-25. Enforcement Powers

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.

14-16-1-26. Duties of Department; Trail Land Purchases

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 […]

14-16-1-27. Operation on Public Property

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.

14-16-1-28. Duties of Landowners and Tenants

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, […]

14-16-1-29. Violations

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) […]

14-16-1-3. Repealed

[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.

14-16-1-30. Off-Road Vehicle and Snowmobile Fund

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 […]

14-16-1-32. Annual Trail Use Tag

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 […]