Ind. Code ch. 9-24-18

Ind. Code ch. 9-24-18
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Ind. Code § 9-24-18-0.5 Court reports of suspension or revocation of driving privileges

Sec. 0.5. If a court suspends or revokes an individual's driving privileges under this title, the court shall inform the bureau of the action in a format designated by the bureau. As added by P.L.217-2014, SEC.91. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.526.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-1 Driving without a license

Sec. 1. (a) An individual, except an individual exempted under IC 9-24-1-7, who knowingly or intentionally operates a motor vehicle upon a highway and has never received a valid driver's license commits a Class C misdemeanor. However, the offense is a: (1) Class A misdemeanor if the individual has a prior unrelated conviction under this section; (2) Class A misdemeanor if the operation of the motor vehicle results in bodily injury; (3) Level 6 felony if the operation of the motor vehicle results in serious bodily injury; or (4) Level 5 felony if the operation of the motor vehicle results in the death or catastrophic injury of another person. (b) In a prosecution under this section, the burden is on the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant: (1) had been issued a driver's license or permit that was valid; or (2) was operating a motor driven cycle; at the time of the alleged offense. However, it is not a defense under subdivision (2) if the defendant was operating the motor driven cycle in violation of IC 9-21-11-12. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-26.5.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.100-2010, SEC.3; P.L.125-2012, SEC.235; P.L.85-2013, SEC.62; P.L.217-2014, SEC.92; P.L.221-2014, SEC.71; P.L.198-2016, SEC.527; P.L.111-2021, SEC.77; P.L.117-2025, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2 Misuse of licenses and permits; use of false information; inauthentic licenses and permits

Sec. 2. (a) A person may not do any of the following: (1) Display, cause or allow to be displayed, or possess a driver's license or permit issued under this article knowing that the driver's license or permit is fictitious or has been canceled, revoked, suspended, or altered. (2) Lend to an individual or knowingly permit the use by an individual not entitled to use a driver's license or permit a driver's license or permit issued under this article. (3) Display or represent as the individual's driver's license or permit issued under this article a driver's license or permit not issued to the individual. (4) Fail or refuse to surrender, upon demand of the proper official, a driver's license or permit issued under this article that has been suspended, canceled, or revoked as provided by law. (5) Knowingly sell, offer to sell, buy, possess, or offer as genuine, a driver's license or permit required by this article to be issued by the bureau that has not been issued by the bureau under this article or by the appropriate authority of any other state or country. A person that knowingly or intentionally violates this subsection commits a Class C misdemeanor. (b) An individual who: (1) knowingly or intentionally uses a false or fictitious name or gives a false or fictitious address in an application: (A) for a driver's license or permit issued under this article; or (B) for a renewal, amendment, or replacement of a driver's license or permit issued under this article; or (2) knowingly or intentionally makes a false statement or conceals a material fact or otherwise commits a fraud in an application for a driver's license or permit issued under this article; commits application fraud, a Level 6 felony. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-4-47; 9-1-4-53(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.106-2006, SEC.2; P.L.109-2011, SEC.28; P.L.158-2013, SEC.156; P.L.198-2016, SEC.528.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2 Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license

Sec. 2.2. A person who applies for or receives a driver's license or permit, with the intent to transfer, directly or indirectly, the driver's license or permit to an individual not entitled to use a driver's license or permit, commits fraudulent transfer of a driver's license, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if: (1) the person uses a business or nonprofit organization to commit or facilitate the commission of the offense; or (2) the person transfers or attempts to transfer the driver's license or permit to at least two (2) individuals. As added by P.L.117-2025, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-3 Permitting unlicensed individual to drive

Sec. 3. (a) A person that has a motor vehicle in the person's custody may not cause or permit an individual to operate the vehicle upon a highway unless the individual holds a valid driver's license or permit under this article for the type of motor vehicle that the individual is operating. (b) A person that violates this section commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-4-49; 9-1-4-53(c) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.236; P.L.85-2013, SEC.63; P.L.198-2016, SEC.529; P.L.117-2025, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-4 Permitting unlawful operation of vehicle

Sec. 4. (a) A person may not authorize or knowingly permit a motor vehicle owned by the person or under the person's control to be operated by a person who does not have a legal right to do so or in violation of this title. (b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-4-51; 9-1-4-53(c) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.64.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-5 Repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-1-4-52; 9-1-4-52.5.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.58; P.L.133-1995, SEC.4; P.L.94-1997, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.32-2000, SEC.27.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-6 Required licenses; enforcement proceedings; burden of proof

Sec. 6. In a proceeding to enforce IC 9-24-1 requiring the operator of a motor vehicle to have a certain type of driver's license, the burden is on the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant had been issued the applicable driver's license or permit and that the driver's license was valid at the time of the alleged offense. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-26(f).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.530.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-7 Repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-7-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.237. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.93.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-7.5 Counterfeiting or false reproduction of driver's license

Sec. 7.5. A person that knowingly or intentionally counterfeits or falsely reproduces a driver's license: (1) with intent to use the driver's license; or (2) to permit an individual to use the driver's license; commits a Class B misdemeanor. As added by P.L.188-2015, SEC.96. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.531.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-8 Repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-7-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.59. Repealed by P.L.159-2014, SEC.103; P.L.217-2014, SEC.94.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-9 Driving records; unlicensed persons

Sec. 9. (a) The bureau may establish a driving record for an Indiana resident who does not hold any type of valid driving license. The driving record shall be established for an unlicensed driver when the bureau receives an abstract of court conviction for the type of conviction that would appear on an official driver's record. (b) If an unlicensed driver applies for and receives any type of driver's license in Indiana, the individual's driving record as an unlicensed driver shall be recorded on the permanent record file. (c) The bureau shall also certify traffic violation convictions on the driving record of an unlicensed driver who subsequently receives an Indiana driver's license. (d) A driving record established under this section must include the following: (1) The individual's convictions for any of the following: (A) A moving traffic violation. (B) Operating a vehicle without financial responsibility in violation of IC 9-25. (2) Any administrative penalty imposed by the bureau. (3) Any suspensions, revocations, or reinstatements of the individual's driving privileges, license, or permit. (4) If the driving privileges of the individual have been suspended or revoked by the bureau, an entry in the record stating that a notice of suspension or revocation was mailed to the individual by the bureau or sent electronically if the individual has indicated a preference for receiving notices from the bureau electronically, and the date of the mailing or sending of the notice. (5) Any requirement that the individual may operate only a motor vehicle equipped with a registered ignition interlock device. A driving record may not contain voter registration information. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-9.1 part; Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-14-3-8; subsection (d) formerly 9-14-3-7.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.238; P.L.85-2013, SEC.65; P.L.217-2014, SEC.95; P.L.198-2016, SEC.532; P.L.141-2024, SEC.39; P.L.28-2026, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-10 Interstate compacts and agreements; offenses subject to IC 9-28

Sec. 10. 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: New.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-11 Repealed

As added by P.L.115-1993, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.216-2014, SEC.53. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.533.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-12 Repealed

As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.33-1997, SEC.6; P.L.125-2012, SEC.239; P.L.85-2013, SEC.66. Repealed by P.L.217-2014, SEC.96.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-12.2 Bureau shall suspend minor's driving privileges upon receipt of court order; period of suspension

Sec. 12.2. Upon receipt of a court order under IC 7.1-5-7-7 (minor consuming or transporting alcohol), the bureau shall suspend the minor's driving privileges for the period ordered by the court. If the court fails to recommend a fixed term of suspension, or recommends a fixed term that is less than the minimum term required by statute, the bureau shall impose the minimum period of suspension required under IC 7.1-5-7. As added by P.L.159-2014, SEC.104.
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