Ind. Code ch. 9-20-3

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Ind. Code § 9-20-3-1 Vehicle and load restrictions

Sec. 1. Except as otherwise provided by law, the maximum limitations on width, length, and height of vehicles imposed by this chapter apply to the vehicle and load. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-2(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 9-20-3-2 Maximum width limitations; exemptions

Sec. 2. (a) The maximum width limitation, except width exclusive devices in accordance with 23 CFR 658.15 or United States Public Law 98-17, is eight (8) feet, six (6) inches. (b) The width limits in subsection (a) do not apply to the following: (1) Machinery or equipment used in utility construction or maintenance if the violation is the result of oversize tires. (2) A recreational vehicle with appurtenances that make the vehicle wider than the maximum width limitation described in subsection (a), if: (A) the appurtenances do not extend beyond the width of the manufacturer installed exterior rear view mirrors of the recreational vehicle or the motor vehicle providing motive power; and (B) the manufacturer installed exterior rear view mirrors extend to only the distance necessary to afford the required field of view for the vehicle. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-8-1-2(a) part; 9-8-1-19.7.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.79-2000, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 9-20-3-3 Maximum height limitations

Sec. 3. (a) A vehicle may not exceed a total maximum height of thirteen (13) feet, six (6) inches. (b) The height limitations in subsection (a) do not require a clearance of that height and do not relieve the owners of vehicles not exceeding the limitations from liability for damage. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-2(a) part; (b).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 9-20-3-4 Maximum length limitations

Sec. 4. A single vehicle operated under the vehicle's own motive power may not exceed a length of forty (40) feet, except length exclusive devices in accordance with 23 CFR 658.13. However: (1) a recreational vehicle may not exceed forty-five (45) feet; (2) a vehicle used by railroad companies to transport steel rails in connection with a railroad construction, reconstruction, or maintenance project may not exceed forty (40) feet; (3) a bus is subject to IC 9-20-8-2; and (4) a single vehicle equipped with permanently installed specialized equipment used for lifting, reaching, pumping, or spraying is allowed an additional five (5) feet for overhang of the equipment. An allowable overhang may not be used to transport cargo. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-8-1-2(a) part; 9-8-1-2.1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.91-1991, SEC.3; P.L.79-2000, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 9-20-3-5 Width of load; limitations

Sec. 5. A vehicle may not carry a load extending beyond the line of fenders on the left side of the vehicle or extending more than six (6) inches beyond the line of the fenders on the right side of the vehicle. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-2(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 9-20-3-6 Administration by department of state revenue

Sec. 6. The department of state revenue shall administer this chapter. As added by P.L.61-1996, SEC.21.

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