IC 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.
(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 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 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.
IC 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. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 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 three (3) and not more than five (5) 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 meet the
specifications established by rules adopted by the Indiana criminal
justice institute. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.39-1993, SEC.6.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 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. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-9-5 Design, materials, and mounting of emblems; adoption of rules;
considerations
Sec. 5. (a) The Indiana criminal justice institute shall adopt rules
under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards and specifications for the
design, materials, and mounting of a standard slow moving vehicle
emblem for the uniform identification of slow moving vehicles.
(b) In adopting rules under subsection (a), the Indiana criminal
justice institute shall substantially adhere to the current
recommendations of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers,
the American National Standards Institute, and the Society of
Automotive Engineers so that the slow moving vehicle emblem may
be more universally recognizable and of adequate quality.
(c) The Indiana criminal justice institute shall adopt revisions to
the standards and specifications adopted as required under subsection
(a) as amendments are made to the recommendations of the
American Society of Agricultural Engineers, the American National
Standards Institute, and the Society of Automotive Engineers
regarding the slow moving vehicle emblem. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.39-1993, SEC.7;
P.L.148-2005, SEC.4.
IC 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. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-9-7 Violations; Class C infraction
Sec. 7. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C
infraction.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 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.
(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 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 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.
IC 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. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 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 three (3) and not more than five (5) 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 meet the
specifications established by rules adopted by the Indiana criminal
justice institute. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.39-1993, SEC.6.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 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. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-9-5 Design, materials, and mounting of emblems; adoption of rules;
considerations
Sec. 5. (a) The Indiana criminal justice institute shall adopt rules
under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards and specifications for the
design, materials, and mounting of a standard slow moving vehicle
emblem for the uniform identification of slow moving vehicles.
(b) In adopting rules under subsection (a), the Indiana criminal
justice institute shall substantially adhere to the current
recommendations of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers,
the American National Standards Institute, and the Society of
Automotive Engineers so that the slow moving vehicle emblem may
be more universally recognizable and of adequate quality.
(c) The Indiana criminal justice institute shall adopt revisions to
the standards and specifications adopted as required under subsection
(a) as amendments are made to the recommendations of the
American Society of Agricultural Engineers, the American National
Standards Institute, and the Society of Automotive Engineers
regarding the slow moving vehicle emblem. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.39-1993, SEC.7;
P.L.148-2005, SEC.4.
IC 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. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-9-7 Violations; Class C infraction
Sec. 7. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C
infraction.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 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.
(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 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 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.
IC 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. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 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 three (3) and not more than five (5) 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 meet the
specifications established by rules adopted by the Indiana criminal
justice institute. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.39-1993, SEC.6.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 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. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-9-5 Design, materials, and mounting of emblems; adoption of rules;
considerations
Sec. 5. (a) The Indiana criminal justice institute shall adopt rules
under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards and specifications for the
design, materials, and mounting of a standard slow moving vehicle
emblem for the uniform identification of slow moving vehicles.
(b) In adopting rules under subsection (a), the Indiana criminal
justice institute shall substantially adhere to the current
recommendations of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers,
the American National Standards Institute, and the Society of
Automotive Engineers so that the slow moving vehicle emblem may
be more universally recognizable and of adequate quality.
(c) The Indiana criminal justice institute shall adopt revisions to
the standards and specifications adopted as required under subsection
(a) as amendments are made to the recommendations of the
American Society of Agricultural Engineers, the American National
Standards Institute, and the Society of Automotive Engineers
regarding the slow moving vehicle emblem. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.39-1993, SEC.7;
P.L.148-2005, SEC.4.
IC 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. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-21-9-7 Violations; Class C infraction
Sec. 7. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C
infraction.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
