Ind. Code ch. 9-21-9

in effect

Ind. Code § 9-21-9-0.5 Applicability

Sec. 0.5. (a) This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) An electric personal assistive mobility device. (2) A low speed vehicle. (3) Except as provided in subsection (b), a golf cart or off-road vehicle. (4) A motor driven cycle. (5) An electric foot scooter. (b) An ordinance adopted in accordance with IC 9-21-1-3(a)(14) or IC 9-21-1-3.3(a) may require a golf cart or off-road vehicle to display a slow moving vehicle emblem in accordance with section 3 of this chapter or a red or amber flashing lamp in accordance with section 4 of this chapter. A fine assessed for a violation of an ordinance under this section shall be deposited in the general fund of the city, county, or town. As added by P.L.143-2002, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.21-2003, SEC.9; P.L.150-2009, SEC.14; P.L.60-2012, SEC.2; P.L.259-2013, SEC.18; P.L.221-2014, SEC.43; P.L.142-2019, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 9-21-9-1 Application of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a vehicle that is: (1) pulled; (2) towed; (3) self-propelled; or (4) animal-drawn; that is not under ordinary circumstances moved, operated, or driven at a speed greater than twenty-five (25) miles per hour. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-10-2.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 9-21-9-2 Slow moving vehicle emblem; display

Sec. 2. Whenever a vehicle is moved, operated, or driven on a highway that is open for vehicular travel, the vehicle shall display a triangular slow moving vehicle emblem mounted as near as is practicable to the center of mass and at an approximate height of not less than two (2) and not more than ten (10) feet from level ground or pavement surface. The emblem shall be mounted so as to be entirely visible from the rear, day or night. The emblem and the emblem's position of mounting on the vehicle must substantially adhere to the recommendations of the: (1) American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers; (2) American National Standards Institute; and (3) Society of Automotive Engineers. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-10-2.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.39-1993, SEC.6; P.L.227-2025, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 9-21-9-3 Slow moving vehicle emblem; restrictions on use

Sec. 3. The use of the slow moving vehicle emblem described in section 2 of this chapter is restricted to the slow moving vehicles described in section 1 of this chapter. The use of the emblem on any other type of vehicle or stationary object on or along a highway is prohibited. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-10-3.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 9-21-9-4 Flashing lamps; requirements

Sec. 4. When a slow moving vehicle described in section 1 of this chapter is moved, operated, or driven on a highway at a time or under circumstances during which the use of lighted lamps on vehicles is required under this article, the slow moving vehicle must display, in addition to the slow moving vehicle emblem, a red or an amber flashing lamp mounted at a height as low as practicable that is visible from a distance of not less than five hundred (500) feet to the rear. The red or amber flashing lamp may be used at times other than when lighted lamps are required. A double-faced flashing lamp may be used, displaying amber light to the front and red or amber light to the rear. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-10-4.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 9-21-9-5 Repealed

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-10-5.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.39-1993, SEC.7; P.L.148-2005, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.227-2025, SEC.16.

Ind. Code § 9-21-9-6 Red flags

Sec. 6. This chapter may not be construed to prohibit the use of red flags in addition to the slow moving vehicle emblem on slow moving vehicles. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-10-6.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 9-21-9-7 Violations; Class C infraction

Sec. 7. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-10-7.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

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