IC 9-24-6-0.3 "Alcohol"
Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "alcohol" has the meaning set
forth in 49 CFR 383.5 as in effect July 1, 2010. As added by P.L.9-2010, SEC.11.
IC 9-24-6-0.5 "Commercial driver's license learner's permit"
Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "commercial driver's license
learner's permit" means a driver's permit that allows an individual,
unless otherwise disqualified, to operate a commercial motor vehicle
only when accompanied by a person:
(1) who holds a valid commercial driver's license for the type of
commercial motor vehicle being driven; and
(2) who occupies a seat beside the individual in order to give
instruction to the individual in driving the commercial motor
vehicle. As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.4.
IC 9-24-6-1 Exempted vehicles; removal of exemptions
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), this chapter does
not apply to a motor vehicle that meets the following conditions:
(1) Is used in the transportation of hazardous materials.
(2) Is not defined as a commercial motor vehicle.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), this chapter does not
apply to a motor vehicle that meets any of the following conditions:
(1) Is registered as a recreational vehicle.
(2) Is used primarily to transport the owner's family members or
guests and their possessions for nonbusiness purposes.
(3) Is registered under IC 9-18 as a farm vehicle or is a farm
vehicle that is exempt under 49 U.S.C. 521, 49 U.S.C. 31104,
and 49 U.S.C. 31301 through 31306.
(4) Is utilized as a:
(A) church bus; or
(B) bus operated by a nonprofit benevolent or charitable
agency;
that is designed to carry more than fifteen (15) passengers,
including the driver, if the vehicle is exempt under 49 U.S.C.
521, 49 U.S.C. 31104, and 49 U.S.C. 31301 through 31306, or
applicable federal regulations.
(c) The bureau may remove the exemptions granted under
subsections (a) and (b) if the bureau, upon notice and public hearing,
determines that the waiver is in the interest of safety or of keeping
Indiana in compliance with federal law, subject to section 3 of this
chapter. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.219-2003, SEC.3. IC 9-24-6-2 Rules
Sec. 2. (a) The bureau shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to
regulate persons required to hold a commercial driver's license.
(b) The rules must carry out 49 U.S.C. 521, 49 U.S.C. 31104, 49
U.S.C. 31301 through 31306, 49 U.S.C. 31308 through 31317, and
49 CFR 383 through 384, and may not be more restrictive than the
federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA)
(Public Law 106-159, 113 Stat. 1748).
(c) Rules adopted under this section must include the following:
(1) Establishment of classes and periods of validation of
commercial driver's licenses, including the period set forth in
IC 9-24-12-6(e).
(2) Standards for commercial driver's licenses, including
suspension and revocation procedures.
(3) Requirements for documentation of eligibility for legal
employment, as set forth in 8 CFR 274a.2, and proof of Indiana
residence.
(4) Development of written or oral tests, driving tests, and
fitness requirements.
(5) Defining the commercial driver's licenses by classification
and the information to be contained on the licenses, including
a unique identifier of the holder.
(6) Establishing fees for the issuance of commercial driver's
licenses, including fees for testing and examination.
(7) Procedures for the notification by the holder of a
commercial driver's license to the bureau and the driver's
employer of pointable traffic offense convictions.
(8) Conditions for reciprocity with other states, including
requirements for a written commercial driver's license test and
operational skills test, and a hazardous materials endorsement
written test and operational skills test, before a license may be
issued.
(9) Certification of commercial motor vehicle operators who
transport one (1) or more metal coils that, individually or
grouped together, weigh at least two thousand two hundred
sixty-eight (2,268) kilograms (five thousand (5,000) pounds), as
to proper load securement of the metal coil or coils as provided
in 49 CFR 393.120.
(10) Other rules necessary to administer this chapter.
(d) 49 CFR 383 through 384 and 49 CFR 393.120 are adopted as
Indiana law. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.13;
P.L.123-2002, SEC.15; P.L.219-2003, SEC.4; P.L.123-2005, SEC.1;
P.L.188-2006, SEC.5; P.L.76-2009, SEC.1; P.L.65-2010, SEC.6.
IC 9-24-6-2.5 Issuance of commercial driver's license learner's permit or
commercial driver's license to resident enrolled in truck driver
training school; expiration
Sec. 2.5. (a) In addition to issuing commercial driver's licenses
according to rules adopted under section 2 of this chapter, the
bureau, upon proper application and upon successful completion of
an examination determined by the bureau to be necessary, shall issue
a:
(1) commercial driver's license learner's permit; or
(2) commercial driver's license;
to an Indiana resident described in IC 9-13-2-78(6) who is enrolled
in a truck driver training school.
(b) Notwithstanding section 2(c)(1) of this chapter, a:
(1) commercial driver's license learner's permit; or
(2) commercial driver's license;
issued under this section expires ninety (90) days after the date of
issuance. As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.6.
IC 9-24-6-3 Transportation of individuals; age and experience requirements
Sec. 3. The holder of a commercial driver's license for the
transportation of individuals must meet the following conditions:
(1) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
(2) Have had at least one (1) year of driving experience as a
licensed driver. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-6-4 Transportation of property; age and experience requirements
Sec. 4. An applicant for a commercial driver's license for the
transportation of property or a commercial driver's license learner's
permit must meet the following conditions:
(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(2) Have had at least one (1) year of driving experience as a
licensed driver. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.188-2006, SEC.7.
IC 9-24-6-4.5 Transportation of property; advance of wages
Sec. 4.5. (a) An employer that is a motor carrier (as defined in
IC 8-2.1-17-10 or 49 CFR 390.5) engaged in the business of the
transportation of property may provide:
(1) an advance of wages not yet earned or business expenses not
yet incurred to the holder of a commercial driver's license
issued according to rules adopted pursuant to section 2 of this
chapter; and
(2) take as a deduction from subsequent wages earned by the
holder of the commercial driver's license the amount of the
advance that exceeds the amount that is substantiated with a
receipt or other appropriate documentary evidence that
complies with the requirements applicable to a reimbursement
or other expense allowance arrangements under 26 U.S.C.
62(c).
(b) The amount of the advance, in accordance with this section,
deducted from subsequent wages earned by the holder of the
commercial driver's license is not considered an invalid assignment
of wages if the following conditions are satisfied:
(1) The advance is made at the request of the holder of the
commercial driver's license.
(2) The motor carrier employer provided notice to the holder of
the commercial driver's license that the amount advanced may
be deducted from a subsequent wage statement to the extent that
the amount of the advance exceeds the amount substantiated
under this section. As added by P.L.131-2008, SEC.50.
IC 9-24-6-5 Testing; retention of fees
Sec. 5. The bureau may contract with public and private
institutions, agencies, businesses, and organizations to conduct any
or all testing required in the implementation of the commercial
driver's license program. The contractor who conducts examinations
and skills tests may retain the fees for those services. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-6-5.3 Truck driver training school; notification of bureau of student
status; student record retention
Sec. 5.3. (a) The owner of a truck driver training school or a state
educational institution that operates a truck driver training school as
a course of study must notify the bureau:
(1) of a student's completion of a course of the truck driver
training school immediately after the student completes the
course; or
(2) of the termination of a student's instruction in the truck
driver training school immediately after the student's instruction
terminates.
(b) In addition to satisfying the requirements of IC 21-17-3-12(a),
the owner of a truck driver training school must retain records
relating to each student of the truck driver training school for not less
than six (6) years. As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2007,
SEC.143.
IC 9-24-6-5.5 Truck driver training school accredited by Indiana commission on
proprietary education subject to commission rules; truck driver
training school and students subject to certain rules of department
of state revenue
Sec. 5.5. (a) A truck driver training school accredited by the
Indiana commission on proprietary education is subject to rules
adopted by the Indiana commission on proprietary education.
(b) A:
(1) student of a truck driver training school; and
(2) truck driver training school;
are subject to applicable rules adopted by the department of state
revenue. As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-2007,
SEC.144.
IC 9-24-6-6 Serious traffic violations
Sec. 6. (a) The following, if committed while driving a
commercial motor vehicle or while holding any class of commercial
driver's license, are serious traffic violations:
(1) Operating a vehicle at least fifteen (15) miles per hour above
the posted speed limit in violation of IC 9-21-5, IC 9-21-6, or
IC 9-21-5-14.
(2) Operating a vehicle recklessly as provided in IC 9-21-8-50
and IC 9-21-8-52.
(3) Improper or erratic traffic lane changes in violation of
IC 9-21-8-2 through IC 9-21-8-13 and IC 9-21-8-17 through
IC 9-21-8-18.
(4) Following a vehicle too closely in violation of IC 9-21-8-14
through IC 9-21-8-16.
(5) In connection with a fatal accident, violating any statute,
ordinance, or rule concerning motor vehicle traffic control other
than parking statutes, ordinances, or rules.
(6) Operating a vehicle while disqualified under this chapter.
(7) For drivers who are not required to always stop at a railroad
crossing, failing to do any of the following:
(A) Slow down and determine that the railroad tracks are
clear of an approaching train or other on-track equipment, in
violation of IC 9-21-5-4, IC 9-21-8-39, IC 35-42-2-4, or any
similar statute.
(B) Stop before reaching the railroad crossing, if the railroad
tracks are not clear of an approaching train or other on-track
equipment, in violation of IC 9-21-4-16, IC 9-21-8-39, or any
similar statute.
(8) For all drivers, whether or not they are required to always
stop at a railroad crossing, to do any of the following:
(A) Stopping in a railroad crossing, in violation of
IC 9-21-8-50 or any similar statute.
(B) Failing to obey a traffic control device or failing to obey
the directions of a law enforcement officer at a railroad
crossing, in violation of IC 9-21-8-1 or any similar statute.
(C) Stopping in a railroad crossing because of insufficient
undercarriage clearance, in violation of IC 35-42-2-4,
IC 9-21-8-50, or any similar statute.
(9) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without having ever
obtained a commercial driver's license.
(10) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without a
commercial driver's license in the possession of the individual.
(11) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without holding the
proper class or endorsement of a commercial driver's license for
the operation of the class of the commercial motor vehicle.
(b) Subsection (a)(1) through (a)(11) are intended to comply with
the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 31311(a)(10) and regulations adopted
under that statute. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.96-1991, SEC.4;
P.L.1-1992, SEC.53; P.L.66-1992, SEC.14; P.L.129-2001, SEC.32;
P.L.1-2005, SEC.109; P.L.8-2010, SEC.9; P.L.9-2010, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-6-7 Conviction of serious traffic violations involving operation of
commercial motor vehicle
Sec. 7. (a) A driver who is convicted of a serious traffic violation
involving the operation of a commercial motor vehicle, other than a
violation described in section 6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this chapter, is
disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle as follows:
(1) Upon conviction in two (2) separate driving incidents in any
three (3) year period, disqualification for sixty (60) days.
(2) Upon conviction of a third or subsequent driving incident in
any three (3) year period, disqualification for one hundred
twenty (120) days.
(b) This subsection is intended to comply with the provisions of
49 U.S.C. 31311(a)(10) and regulations adopted under that statute.
If a driver is convicted of a serious traffic violation involving the
operation of a commercial motor vehicle and the conviction is based
on any of the violations described in section 6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this
chapter, the driver is disqualified from driving a commercial motor
vehicle as follows:
(1) Upon conviction of a first violation described in section
6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this chapter during any three (3) year
period, disqualification for at least sixty (60) days.
(2) Upon conviction of a second violation described in section
6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this chapter in separate incidents during
any three (3) year period, disqualification for at least one
hundred (120) days.
(3) Upon conviction of a third or subsequent violation described
in section 6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this chapter in separate incidents
during any three (3) year period, disqualification for at least one
(1) year. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.15;
P.L.129-2001, SEC.33.
IC 9-24-6-8 Offenses committed while driving commercial motor vehicles;
disqualification
Sec. 8. The following, if committed while driving a commercial
motor vehicle or while holding any class of commercial driver's
license, are disqualifying offenses:
(1) Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in
violation of IC 9-30-5-1(a), IC 9-30-5-1(b), or section 15 of this
chapter.
(2) Operating a vehicle while under the influence of a
controlled substance in violation of IC 9-30-5-1(c).
(3) Leaving the scene of an accident involving the driver's
commercial motor vehicle in violation of IC 9-26-1.
(4) Conviction of a felony involving the use of a commercial
motor vehicle other than a felony described in subdivision (5).
(5) Use of a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a
felony under IC 35-48 involving manufacturing, distributing, or
dispensing of a controlled substance.
(6) Violation of IC 9-30-5-2 through IC 9-30-5-8 involving
operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
(7) Refusing to undergo testing for the enforcement of
IC 9-30-5-1 or section 15 of this chapter. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.16;
P.L.266-1999, SEC.1; P.L.9-2010, SEC.13.
IC 9-24-6-9 One year disqualifications
Sec. 9. A driver who:
(1) either:
(A) is convicted for the first time of a disqualifying offense
described in section 8(1) through 8(4) or 8(6) of this chapter;
or
(B) is found to have violated section 8(7) of this chapter; and
(2) is not transporting hazardous materials required to be
placarded under the federal Hazardous Materials Transportation
Act (49 U.S.C. App. 1801-1813);
is disqualified for one (1) year from driving a commercial motor
vehicle. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.17.
IC 9-24-6-10 Three year disqualifications
Sec. 10. A driver who:
(1) either:
(A) is convicted for the first time of a disqualifying offense
described in section 8(1) through 8(4) or 8(6) of this chapter;
or
(B) is found to have violated section 8(7) of this chapter; and
(2) is transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded
under the federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49
U.S.C. App. 1801-1813);
is disqualified for three (3) years from driving a commercial motor
vehicle. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.18.
IC 9-24-6-10.5 Disqualification for violation of out-of-service order
Sec. 10.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), and in addition
to any other penalty imposed for a violation of this chapter, the court
that imposes a judgment for violation of an out-of-service order shall
order the person receiving the judgment to be disqualified from
driving a commercial vehicle as follows:
(1) For at least ninety (90) days but not more than one (1) year,
if the judgment is the person's first judgment for violation of an
out-of-service order.
(2) For at least one (1) year but not more than five (5) years, if
the judgment is the person's second judgment for violation of an
out-of-service order during any ten (10) year period.
(3) For at least three (3) years but not more than five (5) years,
if the person has at least two (2) previous judgments for
violation of an out-of-service order during any ten (10) year
period.
(b) In addition to any other penalty imposed for a violation of this
chapter, the court that imposes a judgment upon a person because the
person violated an out-of-service order while the person was
transporting a hazardous material or while operating a commercial
motor vehicle designed or used to transport more than fifteen (15)
passengers, including the driver, shall order the person to be
disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle as follows:
(1) For at least one hundred eighty (180) days but not more than
two (2) years, if the judgment is the person's first judgment for
violation of an out-of-service order.
(2) For at least three (3) years but not more than five (5) years,
if the person has at least one (1) previous judgment for violation
of an out-of-service order that arose out of a separate incident
during any ten (10) consecutive years. As added by P.L.88-1996, SEC.4.
IC 9-24-6-11 Use of commercial vehicle in commission of controlled substance
felony; disqualification for life
Sec. 11. A driver who is convicted of an offense described in
section 8(5) of this chapter is disqualified for life from driving a
commercial motor vehicle. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-24-6-11.5 Department of Homeland Security; disqualifying offenses and
revocation of hazardous material endorsement
Sec. 11.5. (a) This section applies if the United States Department
of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
adopts regulations concerning disqualifying offenses.
(b) The bureau shall revoke the hazardous materials endorsement
of a driver who:
(1) receives a judgment or conviction for a disqualifying
offense (as defined in the regulations described in subsection
(a)) immediately upon receiving notice of the judgment or
conviction; or
(2) is determined by the United States Department of Homeland
Security, Transportation Security Administration to be a
potential security threat;
and shall give notice to the driver that the endorsement has been
revoked and of the procedure by which the driver may appeal the
revocation.
(c) The revocation of the hazardous material endorsement of a
driver revocation under subsection (b) is for the period set forth
under the regulations described in subsection (a). As added by P.L.48-2004, SEC.4.
IC 9-24-6-12 Lifetime disqualifications; disqualifications required by
Department of Homeland Security
Sec. 12. (a) A driver who:
(1) is:
(A) convicted of an offense described in section 8(1) through
8(4) or 8(6) of this chapter; or
(B) found to have violated section 8(7) of this chapter; and
(2) has been previously convicted in a separate incident of any
offense described in section 8(1) through 8(4) or 8(6) of this
chapter;
is disqualified for life from driving a commercial motor vehicle.
(b) A driver who applies for a hazardous materials endorsement
and has been convicted of:
(1) a felony under Indiana law that results in serious bodily
injury or death to another person; or
(2) a crime in any other jurisdiction in which the elements of
the crime for which the conviction was entered are substantially
similar to the elements of a felony described in subdivision (1);
is disqualified for life from holding a hazardous materials
endorsement.
(c) The hazardous materials endorsement of a driver who holds a
hazardous materials endorsement and is convicted of a:
(1) felony under Indiana law that results in serious bodily injury
or death to another person; or
(2) crime in any other jurisdiction in which the elements of the
crime for which the conviction was entered are substantially
similar to the elements of a felony described in subdivision (1);
is revoked upon conviction, and the driver is disqualified for life
from holding a hazardous materials endorsement.
(d) The hazardous materials endorsement of a driver may be
revoked and the driver may be disqualified from holding a hazardous
materials endorsement if the revocation and disqualification are
required under regulations adopted by the United States Department
of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.66-1992,
SEC.19; P.L.123-2002, SEC.16; P.L.48-2004, SEC.5. IC 9-24-6-13 Multiple offenders; application for reinstatement after
disqualification; effect of subsequent offenses
Sec. 13. (a) A person who is disqualified under section 12 of this
chapter may apply to the bureau for reinstatement of the person's
commercial driver's license. The bureau may reinstate the person's
license if:
(1) the person has been disqualified for at least ten (10) years;
(2) the person has voluntarily enrolled in and successfully
completed an appropriate rehabilitation program that meets the
standards of the bureau; and
(3) the person meets the standards of the bureau for
reinstatement of commercial driving privileges.
(b) A person whose commercial driving license is reinstated by
the bureau under subsection (a) who is subsequently convicted of an
offense described in section 8 of this chapter is:
(1) permanently disqualified; and
(2) ineligible to reapply for a reduction in the lifetime
disqualification. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.11.
IC 9-24-6-14 Refusal to undergo testing under IC 9-30-5-1 or IC 9-24-6-5;
disqualification from driving
Sec. 14. A person who refuses to undergo testing for the
enforcement of IC 9-30-5-1 or section 15 of this chapter is
disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for the time
provided in section 9, 10, or 11 of this chapter, whichever is
applicable. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-6-15 Person with elevated blood alcohol level operating commercial
motor vehicle
Sec. 15. A person who operates a commercial motor vehicle with
an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least four-hundredths (0.04)
gram but less than eight-hundredths (0.08) gram of alcohol per:
(1) one hundred (100) milliliters of the person's blood; or
(2) two hundred ten (210) liters of the person's breath;
commits a Class C infraction. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.33-1997, SEC.5;
P.L.1-2000, SEC.5; P.L.175-2001, SEC.4.
IC 9-24-6-16 Driving commercial motor vehicle while disqualified under article;
offense
Sec. 16. A person who:
(1) is disqualified under this article from driving a commercial
motor vehicle; and
(2) drives a commercial motor vehicle;
commits a Class C misdemeanor. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.14.
IC 9-24-6-17 Disqualification or out-of-service order; operation of commercial
motor vehicle; offense
Sec. 17. A person who knowingly allows, requires, permits, or
authorizes another person to drive a commercial motor vehicle
during a period in which:
(1) the other person is disqualified under this article from
driving a commercial motor vehicle; or
(2) the driver, the commercial motor vehicle that the other
person is driving, or the motor carrier operation is subject to an
out-of-service order;
commits a Class C misdemeanor. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.9-2010, SEC.14.
IC 9-24-6-18 Chapter violations; offense
Sec. 18. Except as provided in sections 16 and 17 of this chapter,
a person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.66-1992,
SEC.20.
IC 9-24-6-19 Penalties
Sec. 19. (a) It is unlawful for a person to violate or fail to comply
with an out-of-service order.
(b) If a person operates a vehicle in violation of an out-of-service
order, in addition to any other penalty imposed for violation of an
out-of-service order under this chapter, the court shall impose a civil
penalty in accordance with 49 CFR 383.53 as in effect July 1, 2010.
(c) If an employer violates an out-of-service order, or knowingly
requires or permits a driver to violate or fail to comply with an
out-of-service order, in addition to any other penalty imposed for
violation of an out-of-service order under this chapter, the court shall
impose a civil penalty on the employer in accordance with 49 CFR
383.53 as in effect July 1, 2010.
(d) All civil penalties assessed under this section must be
collected and transferred by the clerk of the court to the bureau. The
bureau shall deposit the money in the motor vehicle highway account
established by IC 8-14-1.
(e) A civil penalty assessed under this section is a judgment
subject to proceedings supplemental by the bureau. As added by P.L.88-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.9-2010, SEC.15.
IC 9-24-6-0.3 "Alcohol"
Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "alcohol" has the meaning set
forth in 49 CFR 383.5 as in effect July 1, 2010. As added by P.L.9-2010, SEC.11.
IC 9-24-6-0.5 "Commercial driver's license learner's permit"
Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "commercial driver's license
learner's permit" means a driver's permit that allows an individual,
unless otherwise disqualified, to operate a commercial motor vehicle
only when accompanied by a person:
(1) who holds a valid commercial driver's license for the type of
commercial motor vehicle being driven; and
(2) who occupies a seat beside the individual in order to give
instruction to the individual in driving the commercial motor
vehicle. As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.4.
IC 9-24-6-1 Exempted vehicles; removal of exemptions
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), this chapter does
not apply to a motor vehicle that meets the following conditions:
(1) Is used in the transportation of hazardous materials.
(2) Is not defined as a commercial motor vehicle.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), this chapter does not
apply to a motor vehicle that meets any of the following conditions:
(1) Is registered as a recreational vehicle.
(2) Is used primarily to transport the owner's family members or
guests and their possessions for nonbusiness purposes.
(3) Is registered under IC 9-18 as a farm vehicle or is a farm
vehicle that is exempt under 49 U.S.C. 521, 49 U.S.C. 31104,
and 49 U.S.C. 31301 through 31306.
(4) Is utilized as a:
(A) church bus; or
(B) bus operated by a nonprofit benevolent or charitable
agency;
that is designed to carry more than fifteen (15) passengers,
including the driver, if the vehicle is exempt under 49 U.S.C.
521, 49 U.S.C. 31104, and 49 U.S.C. 31301 through 31306, or
applicable federal regulations.
(c) The bureau may remove the exemptions granted under
subsections (a) and (b) if the bureau, upon notice and public hearing,
determines that the waiver is in the interest of safety or of keeping
Indiana in compliance with federal law, subject to section 3 of this
chapter. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.219-2003, SEC.3. IC 9-24-6-2 Rules
Sec. 2. (a) The bureau shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to
regulate persons required to hold a commercial driver's license.
(b) The rules must carry out 49 U.S.C. 521, 49 U.S.C. 31104, 49
U.S.C. 31301 through 31306, 49 U.S.C. 31308 through 31317, and
49 CFR 383 through 384, and may not be more restrictive than the
federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA)
(Public Law 106-159, 113 Stat. 1748).
(c) Rules adopted under this section must include the following:
(1) Establishment of classes and periods of validation of
commercial driver's licenses, including the period set forth in
IC 9-24-12-6(e).
(2) Standards for commercial driver's licenses, including
suspension and revocation procedures.
(3) Requirements for documentation of eligibility for legal
employment, as set forth in 8 CFR 274a.2, and proof of Indiana
residence.
(4) Development of written or oral tests, driving tests, and
fitness requirements.
(5) Defining the commercial driver's licenses by classification
and the information to be contained on the licenses, including
a unique identifier of the holder.
(6) Establishing fees for the issuance of commercial driver's
licenses, including fees for testing and examination.
(7) Procedures for the notification by the holder of a
commercial driver's license to the bureau and the driver's
employer of pointable traffic offense convictions.
(8) Conditions for reciprocity with other states, including
requirements for a written commercial driver's license test and
operational skills test, and a hazardous materials endorsement
written test and operational skills test, before a license may be
issued.
(9) Certification of commercial motor vehicle operators who
transport one (1) or more metal coils that, individually or
grouped together, weigh at least two thousand two hundred
sixty-eight (2,268) kilograms (five thousand (5,000) pounds), as
to proper load securement of the metal coil or coils as provided
in 49 CFR 393.120.
(10) Other rules necessary to administer this chapter.
(d) 49 CFR 383 through 384 and 49 CFR 393.120 are adopted as
Indiana law. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.13;
P.L.123-2002, SEC.15; P.L.219-2003, SEC.4; P.L.123-2005, SEC.1;
P.L.188-2006, SEC.5; P.L.76-2009, SEC.1; P.L.65-2010, SEC.6.
IC 9-24-6-2.5 Issuance of commercial driver's license learner's permit or
commercial driver's license to resident enrolled in truck driver
training school; expiration
Sec. 2.5. (a) In addition to issuing commercial driver's licenses
according to rules adopted under section 2 of this chapter, the
bureau, upon proper application and upon successful completion of
an examination determined by the bureau to be necessary, shall issue
a:
(1) commercial driver's license learner's permit; or
(2) commercial driver's license;
to an Indiana resident described in IC 9-13-2-78(6) who is enrolled
in a truck driver training school.
(b) Notwithstanding section 2(c)(1) of this chapter, a:
(1) commercial driver's license learner's permit; or
(2) commercial driver's license;
issued under this section expires ninety (90) days after the date of
issuance. As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.6.
IC 9-24-6-3 Transportation of individuals; age and experience requirements
Sec. 3. The holder of a commercial driver's license for the
transportation of individuals must meet the following conditions:
(1) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
(2) Have had at least one (1) year of driving experience as a
licensed driver. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-6-4 Transportation of property; age and experience requirements
Sec. 4. An applicant for a commercial driver's license for the
transportation of property or a commercial driver's license learner's
permit must meet the following conditions:
(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(2) Have had at least one (1) year of driving experience as a
licensed driver. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.188-2006, SEC.7.
IC 9-24-6-4.5 Transportation of property; advance of wages
Sec. 4.5. (a) An employer that is a motor carrier (as defined in
IC 8-2.1-17-10 or 49 CFR 390.5) engaged in the business of the
transportation of property may provide:
(1) an advance of wages not yet earned or business expenses not
yet incurred to the holder of a commercial driver's license
issued according to rules adopted pursuant to section 2 of this
chapter; and
(2) take as a deduction from subsequent wages earned by the
holder of the commercial driver's license the amount of the
advance that exceeds the amount that is substantiated with a
receipt or other appropriate documentary evidence that
complies with the requirements applicable to a reimbursement
or other expense allowance arrangements under 26 U.S.C.
62(c).
(b) The amount of the advance, in accordance with this section,
deducted from subsequent wages earned by the holder of the
commercial driver's license is not considered an invalid assignment
of wages if the following conditions are satisfied:
(1) The advance is made at the request of the holder of the
commercial driver's license.
(2) The motor carrier employer provided notice to the holder of
the commercial driver's license that the amount advanced may
be deducted from a subsequent wage statement to the extent that
the amount of the advance exceeds the amount substantiated
under this section. As added by P.L.131-2008, SEC.50.
IC 9-24-6-5 Testing; retention of fees
Sec. 5. The bureau may contract with public and private
institutions, agencies, businesses, and organizations to conduct any
or all testing required in the implementation of the commercial
driver's license program. The contractor who conducts examinations
and skills tests may retain the fees for those services. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-6-5.3 Truck driver training school; notification of bureau of student
status; student record retention
Sec. 5.3. (a) The owner of a truck driver training school or a state
educational institution that operates a truck driver training school as
a course of study must notify the bureau:
(1) of a student's completion of a course of the truck driver
training school immediately after the student completes the
course; or
(2) of the termination of a student's instruction in the truck
driver training school immediately after the student's instruction
terminates.
(b) In addition to satisfying the requirements of IC 21-17-3-12(a),
the owner of a truck driver training school must retain records
relating to each student of the truck driver training school for not less
than six (6) years. As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2007,
SEC.143.
IC 9-24-6-5.5 Truck driver training school accredited by Indiana commission on
proprietary education subject to commission rules; truck driver
training school and students subject to certain rules of department
of state revenue
Sec. 5.5. (a) A truck driver training school accredited by the
Indiana commission on proprietary education is subject to rules
adopted by the Indiana commission on proprietary education.
(b) A:
(1) student of a truck driver training school; and
(2) truck driver training school;
are subject to applicable rules adopted by the department of state
revenue. As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-2007,
SEC.144.
IC 9-24-6-6 Serious traffic violations
Sec. 6. (a) The following, if committed while driving a
commercial motor vehicle or while holding any class of commercial
driver's license, are serious traffic violations:
(1) Operating a vehicle at least fifteen (15) miles per hour above
the posted speed limit in violation of IC 9-21-5, IC 9-21-6, or
IC 9-21-5-14.
(2) Operating a vehicle recklessly as provided in IC 9-21-8-50
and IC 9-21-8-52.
(3) Improper or erratic traffic lane changes in violation of
IC 9-21-8-2 through IC 9-21-8-13 and IC 9-21-8-17 through
IC 9-21-8-18.
(4) Following a vehicle too closely in violation of IC 9-21-8-14
through IC 9-21-8-16.
(5) In connection with a fatal accident, violating any statute,
ordinance, or rule concerning motor vehicle traffic control other
than parking statutes, ordinances, or rules.
(6) Operating a vehicle while disqualified under this chapter.
(7) For drivers who are not required to always stop at a railroad
crossing, failing to do any of the following:
(A) Slow down and determine that the railroad tracks are
clear of an approaching train or other on-track equipment, in
violation of IC 9-21-5-4, IC 9-21-8-39, IC 35-42-2-4, or any
similar statute.
(B) Stop before reaching the railroad crossing, if the railroad
tracks are not clear of an approaching train or other on-track
equipment, in violation of IC 9-21-4-16, IC 9-21-8-39, or any
similar statute.
(8) For all drivers, whether or not they are required to always
stop at a railroad crossing, to do any of the following:
(A) Stopping in a railroad crossing, in violation of
IC 9-21-8-50 or any similar statute.
(B) Failing to obey a traffic control device or failing to obey
the directions of a law enforcement officer at a railroad
crossing, in violation of IC 9-21-8-1 or any similar statute.
(C) Stopping in a railroad crossing because of insufficient
undercarriage clearance, in violation of IC 35-42-2-4,
IC 9-21-8-50, or any similar statute.
(9) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without having ever
obtained a commercial driver's license.
(10) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without a
commercial driver's license in the possession of the individual.
(11) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without holding the
proper class or endorsement of a commercial driver's license for
the operation of the class of the commercial motor vehicle.
(b) Subsection (a)(1) through (a)(11) are intended to comply with
the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 31311(a)(10) and regulations adopted
under that statute. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.96-1991, SEC.4;
P.L.1-1992, SEC.53; P.L.66-1992, SEC.14; P.L.129-2001, SEC.32;
P.L.1-2005, SEC.109; P.L.8-2010, SEC.9; P.L.9-2010, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-6-7 Conviction of serious traffic violations involving operation of
commercial motor vehicle
Sec. 7. (a) A driver who is convicted of a serious traffic violation
involving the operation of a commercial motor vehicle, other than a
violation described in section 6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this chapter, is
disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle as follows:
(1) Upon conviction in two (2) separate driving incidents in any
three (3) year period, disqualification for sixty (60) days.
(2) Upon conviction of a third or subsequent driving incident in
any three (3) year period, disqualification for one hundred
twenty (120) days.
(b) This subsection is intended to comply with the provisions of
49 U.S.C. 31311(a)(10) and regulations adopted under that statute.
If a driver is convicted of a serious traffic violation involving the
operation of a commercial motor vehicle and the conviction is based
on any of the violations described in section 6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this
chapter, the driver is disqualified from driving a commercial motor
vehicle as follows:
(1) Upon conviction of a first violation described in section
6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this chapter during any three (3) year
period, disqualification for at least sixty (60) days.
(2) Upon conviction of a second violation described in section
6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this chapter in separate incidents during
any three (3) year period, disqualification for at least one
hundred (120) days.
(3) Upon conviction of a third or subsequent violation described
in section 6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this chapter in separate incidents
during any three (3) year period, disqualification for at least one
(1) year. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.15;
P.L.129-2001, SEC.33.
IC 9-24-6-8 Offenses committed while driving commercial motor vehicles;
disqualification
Sec. 8. The following, if committed while driving a commercial
motor vehicle or while holding any class of commercial driver's
license, are disqualifying offenses:
(1) Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in
violation of IC 9-30-5-1(a), IC 9-30-5-1(b), or section 15 of this
chapter.
(2) Operating a vehicle while under the influence of a
controlled substance in violation of IC 9-30-5-1(c).
(3) Leaving the scene of an accident involving the driver's
commercial motor vehicle in violation of IC 9-26-1.
(4) Conviction of a felony involving the use of a commercial
motor vehicle other than a felony described in subdivision (5).
(5) Use of a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a
felony under IC 35-48 involving manufacturing, distributing, or
dispensing of a controlled substance.
(6) Violation of IC 9-30-5-2 through IC 9-30-5-8 involving
operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
(7) Refusing to undergo testing for the enforcement of
IC 9-30-5-1 or section 15 of this chapter. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.16;
P.L.266-1999, SEC.1; P.L.9-2010, SEC.13.
IC 9-24-6-9 One year disqualifications
Sec. 9. A driver who:
(1) either:
(A) is convicted for the first time of a disqualifying offense
described in section 8(1) through 8(4) or 8(6) of this chapter;
or
(B) is found to have violated section 8(7) of this chapter; and
(2) is not transporting hazardous materials required to be
placarded under the federal Hazardous Materials Transportation
Act (49 U.S.C. App. 1801-1813);
is disqualified for one (1) year from driving a commercial motor
vehicle. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.17.
IC 9-24-6-10 Three year disqualifications
Sec. 10. A driver who:
(1) either:
(A) is convicted for the first time of a disqualifying offense
described in section 8(1) through 8(4) or 8(6) of this chapter;
or
(B) is found to have violated section 8(7) of this chapter; and
(2) is transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded
under the federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49
U.S.C. App. 1801-1813);
is disqualified for three (3) years from driving a commercial motor
vehicle. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.18.
IC 9-24-6-10.5 Disqualification for violation of out-of-service order
Sec. 10.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), and in addition
to any other penalty imposed for a violation of this chapter, the court
that imposes a judgment for violation of an out-of-service order shall
order the person receiving the judgment to be disqualified from
driving a commercial vehicle as follows:
(1) For at least ninety (90) days but not more than one (1) year,
if the judgment is the person's first judgment for violation of an
out-of-service order.
(2) For at least one (1) year but not more than five (5) years, if
the judgment is the person's second judgment for violation of an
out-of-service order during any ten (10) year period.
(3) For at least three (3) years but not more than five (5) years,
if the person has at least two (2) previous judgments for
violation of an out-of-service order during any ten (10) year
period.
(b) In addition to any other penalty imposed for a violation of this
chapter, the court that imposes a judgment upon a person because the
person violated an out-of-service order while the person was
transporting a hazardous material or while operating a commercial
motor vehicle designed or used to transport more than fifteen (15)
passengers, including the driver, shall order the person to be
disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle as follows:
(1) For at least one hundred eighty (180) days but not more than
two (2) years, if the judgment is the person's first judgment for
violation of an out-of-service order.
(2) For at least three (3) years but not more than five (5) years,
if the person has at least one (1) previous judgment for violation
of an out-of-service order that arose out of a separate incident
during any ten (10) consecutive years. As added by P.L.88-1996, SEC.4.
IC 9-24-6-11 Use of commercial vehicle in commission of controlled substance
felony; disqualification for life
Sec. 11. A driver who is convicted of an offense described in
section 8(5) of this chapter is disqualified for life from driving a
commercial motor vehicle. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-24-6-11.5 Department of Homeland Security; disqualifying offenses and
revocation of hazardous material endorsement
Sec. 11.5. (a) This section applies if the United States Department
of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
adopts regulations concerning disqualifying offenses.
(b) The bureau shall revoke the hazardous materials endorsement
of a driver who:
(1) receives a judgment or conviction for a disqualifying
offense (as defined in the regulations described in subsection
(a)) immediately upon receiving notice of the judgment or
conviction; or
(2) is determined by the United States Department of Homeland
Security, Transportation Security Administration to be a
potential security threat;
and shall give notice to the driver that the endorsement has been
revoked and of the procedure by which the driver may appeal the
revocation.
(c) The revocation of the hazardous material endorsement of a
driver revocation under subsection (b) is for the period set forth
under the regulations described in subsection (a). As added by P.L.48-2004, SEC.4.
IC 9-24-6-12 Lifetime disqualifications; disqualifications required by
Department of Homeland Security
Sec. 12. (a) A driver who:
(1) is:
(A) convicted of an offense described in section 8(1) through
8(4) or 8(6) of this chapter; or
(B) found to have violated section 8(7) of this chapter; and
(2) has been previously convicted in a separate incident of any
offense described in section 8(1) through 8(4) or 8(6) of this
chapter;
is disqualified for life from driving a commercial motor vehicle.
(b) A driver who applies for a hazardous materials endorsement
and has been convicted of:
(1) a felony under Indiana law that results in serious bodily
injury or death to another person; or
(2) a crime in any other jurisdiction in which the elements of
the crime for which the conviction was entered are substantially
similar to the elements of a felony described in subdivision (1);
is disqualified for life from holding a hazardous materials
endorsement.
(c) The hazardous materials endorsement of a driver who holds a
hazardous materials endorsement and is convicted of a:
(1) felony under Indiana law that results in serious bodily injury
or death to another person; or
(2) crime in any other jurisdiction in which the elements of the
crime for which the conviction was entered are substantially
similar to the elements of a felony described in subdivision (1);
is revoked upon conviction, and the driver is disqualified for life
from holding a hazardous materials endorsement.
(d) The hazardous materials endorsement of a driver may be
revoked and the driver may be disqualified from holding a hazardous
materials endorsement if the revocation and disqualification are
required under regulations adopted by the United States Department
of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.66-1992,
SEC.19; P.L.123-2002, SEC.16; P.L.48-2004, SEC.5. IC 9-24-6-13 Multiple offenders; application for reinstatement after
disqualification; effect of subsequent offenses
Sec. 13. (a) A person who is disqualified under section 12 of this
chapter may apply to the bureau for reinstatement of the person's
commercial driver's license. The bureau may reinstate the person's
license if:
(1) the person has been disqualified for at least ten (10) years;
(2) the person has voluntarily enrolled in and successfully
completed an appropriate rehabilitation program that meets the
standards of the bureau; and
(3) the person meets the standards of the bureau for
reinstatement of commercial driving privileges.
(b) A person whose commercial driving license is reinstated by
the bureau under subsection (a) who is subsequently convicted of an
offense described in section 8 of this chapter is:
(1) permanently disqualified; and
(2) ineligible to reapply for a reduction in the lifetime
disqualification. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.11.
IC 9-24-6-14 Refusal to undergo testing under IC 9-30-5-1 or IC 9-24-6-5;
disqualification from driving
Sec. 14. A person who refuses to undergo testing for the
enforcement of IC 9-30-5-1 or section 15 of this chapter is
disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for the time
provided in section 9, 10, or 11 of this chapter, whichever is
applicable. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-6-15 Person with elevated blood alcohol level operating commercial
motor vehicle
Sec. 15. A person who operates a commercial motor vehicle with
an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least four-hundredths (0.04)
gram but less than eight-hundredths (0.08) gram of alcohol per:
(1) one hundred (100) milliliters of the person's blood; or
(2) two hundred ten (210) liters of the person's breath;
commits a Class C infraction. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.33-1997, SEC.5;
P.L.1-2000, SEC.5; P.L.175-2001, SEC.4.
IC 9-24-6-16 Driving commercial motor vehicle while disqualified under article;
offense
Sec. 16. A person who:
(1) is disqualified under this article from driving a commercial
motor vehicle; and
(2) drives a commercial motor vehicle;
commits a Class C misdemeanor. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.14.
IC 9-24-6-17 Disqualification or out-of-service order; operation of commercial
motor vehicle; offense
Sec. 17. A person who knowingly allows, requires, permits, or
authorizes another person to drive a commercial motor vehicle
during a period in which:
(1) the other person is disqualified under this article from
driving a commercial motor vehicle; or
(2) the driver, the commercial motor vehicle that the other
person is driving, or the motor carrier operation is subject to an
out-of-service order;
commits a Class C misdemeanor. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.9-2010, SEC.14.
IC 9-24-6-18 Chapter violations; offense
Sec. 18. Except as provided in sections 16 and 17 of this chapter,
a person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.66-1992,
SEC.20.
IC 9-24-6-19 Penalties
Sec. 19. (a) It is unlawful for a person to violate or fail to comply
with an out-of-service order.
(b) If a person operates a vehicle in violation of an out-of-service
order, in addition to any other penalty imposed for violation of an
out-of-service order under this chapter, the court shall impose a civil
penalty in accordance with 49 CFR 383.53 as in effect July 1, 2010.
(c) If an employer violates an out-of-service order, or knowingly
requires or permits a driver to violate or fail to comply with an
out-of-service order, in addition to any other penalty imposed for
violation of an out-of-service order under this chapter, the court shall
impose a civil penalty on the employer in accordance with 49 CFR
383.53 as in effect July 1, 2010.
(d) All civil penalties assessed under this section must be
collected and transferred by the clerk of the court to the bureau. The
bureau shall deposit the money in the motor vehicle highway account
established by IC 8-14-1.
(e) A civil penalty assessed under this section is a judgment
subject to proceedings supplemental by the bureau. As added by P.L.88-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.9-2010, SEC.15.
IC 9-24-6-0.3 "Alcohol"
Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "alcohol" has the meaning set
forth in 49 CFR 383.5 as in effect July 1, 2010. As added by P.L.9-2010, SEC.11.
IC 9-24-6-0.5 "Commercial driver's license learner's permit"
Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "commercial driver's license
learner's permit" means a driver's permit that allows an individual,
unless otherwise disqualified, to operate a commercial motor vehicle
only when accompanied by a person:
(1) who holds a valid commercial driver's license for the type of
commercial motor vehicle being driven; and
(2) who occupies a seat beside the individual in order to give
instruction to the individual in driving the commercial motor
vehicle. As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.4.
IC 9-24-6-1 Exempted vehicles; removal of exemptions
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), this chapter does
not apply to a motor vehicle that meets the following conditions:
(1) Is used in the transportation of hazardous materials.
(2) Is not defined as a commercial motor vehicle.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), this chapter does not
apply to a motor vehicle that meets any of the following conditions:
(1) Is registered as a recreational vehicle.
(2) Is used primarily to transport the owner's family members or
guests and their possessions for nonbusiness purposes.
(3) Is registered under IC 9-18 as a farm vehicle or is a farm
vehicle that is exempt under 49 U.S.C. 521, 49 U.S.C. 31104,
and 49 U.S.C. 31301 through 31306.
(4) Is utilized as a:
(A) church bus; or
(B) bus operated by a nonprofit benevolent or charitable
agency;
that is designed to carry more than fifteen (15) passengers,
including the driver, if the vehicle is exempt under 49 U.S.C.
521, 49 U.S.C. 31104, and 49 U.S.C. 31301 through 31306, or
applicable federal regulations.
(c) The bureau may remove the exemptions granted under
subsections (a) and (b) if the bureau, upon notice and public hearing,
determines that the waiver is in the interest of safety or of keeping
Indiana in compliance with federal law, subject to section 3 of this
chapter. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.219-2003, SEC.3. IC 9-24-6-2 Rules
Sec. 2. (a) The bureau shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to
regulate persons required to hold a commercial driver's license.
(b) The rules must carry out 49 U.S.C. 521, 49 U.S.C. 31104, 49
U.S.C. 31301 through 31306, 49 U.S.C. 31308 through 31317, and
49 CFR 383 through 384, and may not be more restrictive than the
federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA)
(Public Law 106-159, 113 Stat. 1748).
(c) Rules adopted under this section must include the following:
(1) Establishment of classes and periods of validation of
commercial driver's licenses, including the period set forth in
IC 9-24-12-6(e).
(2) Standards for commercial driver's licenses, including
suspension and revocation procedures.
(3) Requirements for documentation of eligibility for legal
employment, as set forth in 8 CFR 274a.2, and proof of Indiana
residence.
(4) Development of written or oral tests, driving tests, and
fitness requirements.
(5) Defining the commercial driver's licenses by classification
and the information to be contained on the licenses, including
a unique identifier of the holder.
(6) Establishing fees for the issuance of commercial driver's
licenses, including fees for testing and examination.
(7) Procedures for the notification by the holder of a
commercial driver's license to the bureau and the driver's
employer of pointable traffic offense convictions.
(8) Conditions for reciprocity with other states, including
requirements for a written commercial driver's license test and
operational skills test, and a hazardous materials endorsement
written test and operational skills test, before a license may be
issued.
(9) Certification of commercial motor vehicle operators who
transport one (1) or more metal coils that, individually or
grouped together, weigh at least two thousand two hundred
sixty-eight (2,268) kilograms (five thousand (5,000) pounds), as
to proper load securement of the metal coil or coils as provided
in 49 CFR 393.120.
(10) Other rules necessary to administer this chapter.
(d) 49 CFR 383 through 384 and 49 CFR 393.120 are adopted as
Indiana law. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.13;
P.L.123-2002, SEC.15; P.L.219-2003, SEC.4; P.L.123-2005, SEC.1;
P.L.188-2006, SEC.5; P.L.76-2009, SEC.1; P.L.65-2010, SEC.6.
IC 9-24-6-2.5 Issuance of commercial driver's license learner's permit or
commercial driver's license to resident enrolled in truck driver
training school; expiration
Sec. 2.5. (a) In addition to issuing commercial driver's licenses
according to rules adopted under section 2 of this chapter, the
bureau, upon proper application and upon successful completion of
an examination determined by the bureau to be necessary, shall issue
a:
(1) commercial driver's license learner's permit; or
(2) commercial driver's license;
to an Indiana resident described in IC 9-13-2-78(6) who is enrolled
in a truck driver training school.
(b) Notwithstanding section 2(c)(1) of this chapter, a:
(1) commercial driver's license learner's permit; or
(2) commercial driver's license;
issued under this section expires ninety (90) days after the date of
issuance. As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.6.
IC 9-24-6-3 Transportation of individuals; age and experience requirements
Sec. 3. The holder of a commercial driver's license for the
transportation of individuals must meet the following conditions:
(1) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
(2) Have had at least one (1) year of driving experience as a
licensed driver. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-6-4 Transportation of property; age and experience requirements
Sec. 4. An applicant for a commercial driver's license for the
transportation of property or a commercial driver's license learner's
permit must meet the following conditions:
(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(2) Have had at least one (1) year of driving experience as a
licensed driver. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.188-2006, SEC.7.
IC 9-24-6-4.5 Transportation of property; advance of wages
Sec. 4.5. (a) An employer that is a motor carrier (as defined in
IC 8-2.1-17-10 or 49 CFR 390.5) engaged in the business of the
transportation of property may provide:
(1) an advance of wages not yet earned or business expenses not
yet incurred to the holder of a commercial driver's license
issued according to rules adopted pursuant to section 2 of this
chapter; and
(2) take as a deduction from subsequent wages earned by the
holder of the commercial driver's license the amount of the
advance that exceeds the amount that is substantiated with a
receipt or other appropriate documentary evidence that
complies with the requirements applicable to a reimbursement
or other expense allowance arrangements under 26 U.S.C.
62(c).
(b) The amount of the advance, in accordance with this section,
deducted from subsequent wages earned by the holder of the
commercial driver's license is not considered an invalid assignment
of wages if the following conditions are satisfied:
(1) The advance is made at the request of the holder of the
commercial driver's license.
(2) The motor carrier employer provided notice to the holder of
the commercial driver's license that the amount advanced may
be deducted from a subsequent wage statement to the extent that
the amount of the advance exceeds the amount substantiated
under this section. As added by P.L.131-2008, SEC.50.
IC 9-24-6-5 Testing; retention of fees
Sec. 5. The bureau may contract with public and private
institutions, agencies, businesses, and organizations to conduct any
or all testing required in the implementation of the commercial
driver's license program. The contractor who conducts examinations
and skills tests may retain the fees for those services. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-6-5.3 Truck driver training school; notification of bureau of student
status; student record retention
Sec. 5.3. (a) The owner of a truck driver training school or a state
educational institution that operates a truck driver training school as
a course of study must notify the bureau:
(1) of a student's completion of a course of the truck driver
training school immediately after the student completes the
course; or
(2) of the termination of a student's instruction in the truck
driver training school immediately after the student's instruction
terminates.
(b) In addition to satisfying the requirements of IC 21-17-3-12(a),
the owner of a truck driver training school must retain records
relating to each student of the truck driver training school for not less
than six (6) years. As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2007,
SEC.143.
IC 9-24-6-5.5 Truck driver training school accredited by Indiana commission on
proprietary education subject to commission rules; truck driver
training school and students subject to certain rules of department
of state revenue
Sec. 5.5. (a) A truck driver training school accredited by the
Indiana commission on proprietary education is subject to rules
adopted by the Indiana commission on proprietary education.
(b) A:
(1) student of a truck driver training school; and
(2) truck driver training school;
are subject to applicable rules adopted by the department of state
revenue. As added by P.L.188-2006, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-2007,
SEC.144.
IC 9-24-6-6 Serious traffic violations
Sec. 6. (a) The following, if committed while driving a
commercial motor vehicle or while holding any class of commercial
driver's license, are serious traffic violations:
(1) Operating a vehicle at least fifteen (15) miles per hour above
the posted speed limit in violation of IC 9-21-5, IC 9-21-6, or
IC 9-21-5-14.
(2) Operating a vehicle recklessly as provided in IC 9-21-8-50
and IC 9-21-8-52.
(3) Improper or erratic traffic lane changes in violation of
IC 9-21-8-2 through IC 9-21-8-13 and IC 9-21-8-17 through
IC 9-21-8-18.
(4) Following a vehicle too closely in violation of IC 9-21-8-14
through IC 9-21-8-16.
(5) In connection with a fatal accident, violating any statute,
ordinance, or rule concerning motor vehicle traffic control other
than parking statutes, ordinances, or rules.
(6) Operating a vehicle while disqualified under this chapter.
(7) For drivers who are not required to always stop at a railroad
crossing, failing to do any of the following:
(A) Slow down and determine that the railroad tracks are
clear of an approaching train or other on-track equipment, in
violation of IC 9-21-5-4, IC 9-21-8-39, IC 35-42-2-4, or any
similar statute.
(B) Stop before reaching the railroad crossing, if the railroad
tracks are not clear of an approaching train or other on-track
equipment, in violation of IC 9-21-4-16, IC 9-21-8-39, or any
similar statute.
(8) For all drivers, whether or not they are required to always
stop at a railroad crossing, to do any of the following:
(A) Stopping in a railroad crossing, in violation of
IC 9-21-8-50 or any similar statute.
(B) Failing to obey a traffic control device or failing to obey
the directions of a law enforcement officer at a railroad
crossing, in violation of IC 9-21-8-1 or any similar statute.
(C) Stopping in a railroad crossing because of insufficient
undercarriage clearance, in violation of IC 35-42-2-4,
IC 9-21-8-50, or any similar statute.
(9) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without having ever
obtained a commercial driver's license.
(10) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without a
commercial driver's license in the possession of the individual.
(11) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without holding the
proper class or endorsement of a commercial driver's license for
the operation of the class of the commercial motor vehicle.
(b) Subsection (a)(1) through (a)(11) are intended to comply with
the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 31311(a)(10) and regulations adopted
under that statute. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.96-1991, SEC.4;
P.L.1-1992, SEC.53; P.L.66-1992, SEC.14; P.L.129-2001, SEC.32;
P.L.1-2005, SEC.109; P.L.8-2010, SEC.9; P.L.9-2010, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-6-7 Conviction of serious traffic violations involving operation of
commercial motor vehicle
Sec. 7. (a) A driver who is convicted of a serious traffic violation
involving the operation of a commercial motor vehicle, other than a
violation described in section 6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this chapter, is
disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle as follows:
(1) Upon conviction in two (2) separate driving incidents in any
three (3) year period, disqualification for sixty (60) days.
(2) Upon conviction of a third or subsequent driving incident in
any three (3) year period, disqualification for one hundred
twenty (120) days.
(b) This subsection is intended to comply with the provisions of
49 U.S.C. 31311(a)(10) and regulations adopted under that statute.
If a driver is convicted of a serious traffic violation involving the
operation of a commercial motor vehicle and the conviction is based
on any of the violations described in section 6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this
chapter, the driver is disqualified from driving a commercial motor
vehicle as follows:
(1) Upon conviction of a first violation described in section
6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this chapter during any three (3) year
period, disqualification for at least sixty (60) days.
(2) Upon conviction of a second violation described in section
6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this chapter in separate incidents during
any three (3) year period, disqualification for at least one
hundred (120) days.
(3) Upon conviction of a third or subsequent violation described
in section 6(a)(7) or 6(a)(8) of this chapter in separate incidents
during any three (3) year period, disqualification for at least one
(1) year. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.15;
P.L.129-2001, SEC.33.
IC 9-24-6-8 Offenses committed while driving commercial motor vehicles;
disqualification
Sec. 8. The following, if committed while driving a commercial
motor vehicle or while holding any class of commercial driver's
license, are disqualifying offenses:
(1) Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in
violation of IC 9-30-5-1(a), IC 9-30-5-1(b), or section 15 of this
chapter.
(2) Operating a vehicle while under the influence of a
controlled substance in violation of IC 9-30-5-1(c).
(3) Leaving the scene of an accident involving the driver's
commercial motor vehicle in violation of IC 9-26-1.
(4) Conviction of a felony involving the use of a commercial
motor vehicle other than a felony described in subdivision (5).
(5) Use of a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a
felony under IC 35-48 involving manufacturing, distributing, or
dispensing of a controlled substance.
(6) Violation of IC 9-30-5-2 through IC 9-30-5-8 involving
operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
(7) Refusing to undergo testing for the enforcement of
IC 9-30-5-1 or section 15 of this chapter. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.16;
P.L.266-1999, SEC.1; P.L.9-2010, SEC.13.
IC 9-24-6-9 One year disqualifications
Sec. 9. A driver who:
(1) either:
(A) is convicted for the first time of a disqualifying offense
described in section 8(1) through 8(4) or 8(6) of this chapter;
or
(B) is found to have violated section 8(7) of this chapter; and
(2) is not transporting hazardous materials required to be
placarded under the federal Hazardous Materials Transportation
Act (49 U.S.C. App. 1801-1813);
is disqualified for one (1) year from driving a commercial motor
vehicle. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.17.
IC 9-24-6-10 Three year disqualifications
Sec. 10. A driver who:
(1) either:
(A) is convicted for the first time of a disqualifying offense
described in section 8(1) through 8(4) or 8(6) of this chapter;
or
(B) is found to have violated section 8(7) of this chapter; and
(2) is transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded
under the federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49
U.S.C. App. 1801-1813);
is disqualified for three (3) years from driving a commercial motor
vehicle. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.66-1992, SEC.18.
IC 9-24-6-10.5 Disqualification for violation of out-of-service order
Sec. 10.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), and in addition
to any other penalty imposed for a violation of this chapter, the court
that imposes a judgment for violation of an out-of-service order shall
order the person receiving the judgment to be disqualified from
driving a commercial vehicle as follows:
(1) For at least ninety (90) days but not more than one (1) year,
if the judgment is the person's first judgment for violation of an
out-of-service order.
(2) For at least one (1) year but not more than five (5) years, if
the judgment is the person's second judgment for violation of an
out-of-service order during any ten (10) year period.
(3) For at least three (3) years but not more than five (5) years,
if the person has at least two (2) previous judgments for
violation of an out-of-service order during any ten (10) year
period.
(b) In addition to any other penalty imposed for a violation of this
chapter, the court that imposes a judgment upon a person because the
person violated an out-of-service order while the person was
transporting a hazardous material or while operating a commercial
motor vehicle designed or used to transport more than fifteen (15)
passengers, including the driver, shall order the person to be
disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle as follows:
(1) For at least one hundred eighty (180) days but not more than
two (2) years, if the judgment is the person's first judgment for
violation of an out-of-service order.
(2) For at least three (3) years but not more than five (5) years,
if the person has at least one (1) previous judgment for violation
of an out-of-service order that arose out of a separate incident
during any ten (10) consecutive years. As added by P.L.88-1996, SEC.4.
IC 9-24-6-11 Use of commercial vehicle in commission of controlled substance
felony; disqualification for life
Sec. 11. A driver who is convicted of an offense described in
section 8(5) of this chapter is disqualified for life from driving a
commercial motor vehicle. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.9.
IC 9-24-6-11.5 Department of Homeland Security; disqualifying offenses and
revocation of hazardous material endorsement
Sec. 11.5. (a) This section applies if the United States Department
of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
adopts regulations concerning disqualifying offenses.
(b) The bureau shall revoke the hazardous materials endorsement
of a driver who:
(1) receives a judgment or conviction for a disqualifying
offense (as defined in the regulations described in subsection
(a)) immediately upon receiving notice of the judgment or
conviction; or
(2) is determined by the United States Department of Homeland
Security, Transportation Security Administration to be a
potential security threat;
and shall give notice to the driver that the endorsement has been
revoked and of the procedure by which the driver may appeal the
revocation.
(c) The revocation of the hazardous material endorsement of a
driver revocation under subsection (b) is for the period set forth
under the regulations described in subsection (a). As added by P.L.48-2004, SEC.4.
IC 9-24-6-12 Lifetime disqualifications; disqualifications required by
Department of Homeland Security
Sec. 12. (a) A driver who:
(1) is:
(A) convicted of an offense described in section 8(1) through
8(4) or 8(6) of this chapter; or
(B) found to have violated section 8(7) of this chapter; and
(2) has been previously convicted in a separate incident of any
offense described in section 8(1) through 8(4) or 8(6) of this
chapter;
is disqualified for life from driving a commercial motor vehicle.
(b) A driver who applies for a hazardous materials endorsement
and has been convicted of:
(1) a felony under Indiana law that results in serious bodily
injury or death to another person; or
(2) a crime in any other jurisdiction in which the elements of
the crime for which the conviction was entered are substantially
similar to the elements of a felony described in subdivision (1);
is disqualified for life from holding a hazardous materials
endorsement.
(c) The hazardous materials endorsement of a driver who holds a
hazardous materials endorsement and is convicted of a:
(1) felony under Indiana law that results in serious bodily injury
or death to another person; or
(2) crime in any other jurisdiction in which the elements of the
crime for which the conviction was entered are substantially
similar to the elements of a felony described in subdivision (1);
is revoked upon conviction, and the driver is disqualified for life
from holding a hazardous materials endorsement.
(d) The hazardous materials endorsement of a driver may be
revoked and the driver may be disqualified from holding a hazardous
materials endorsement if the revocation and disqualification are
required under regulations adopted by the United States Department
of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.66-1992,
SEC.19; P.L.123-2002, SEC.16; P.L.48-2004, SEC.5. IC 9-24-6-13 Multiple offenders; application for reinstatement after
disqualification; effect of subsequent offenses
Sec. 13. (a) A person who is disqualified under section 12 of this
chapter may apply to the bureau for reinstatement of the person's
commercial driver's license. The bureau may reinstate the person's
license if:
(1) the person has been disqualified for at least ten (10) years;
(2) the person has voluntarily enrolled in and successfully
completed an appropriate rehabilitation program that meets the
standards of the bureau; and
(3) the person meets the standards of the bureau for
reinstatement of commercial driving privileges.
(b) A person whose commercial driving license is reinstated by
the bureau under subsection (a) who is subsequently convicted of an
offense described in section 8 of this chapter is:
(1) permanently disqualified; and
(2) ineligible to reapply for a reduction in the lifetime
disqualification. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.11.
IC 9-24-6-14 Refusal to undergo testing under IC 9-30-5-1 or IC 9-24-6-5;
disqualification from driving
Sec. 14. A person who refuses to undergo testing for the
enforcement of IC 9-30-5-1 or section 15 of this chapter is
disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for the time
provided in section 9, 10, or 11 of this chapter, whichever is
applicable. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-6-15 Person with elevated blood alcohol level operating commercial
motor vehicle
Sec. 15. A person who operates a commercial motor vehicle with
an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least four-hundredths (0.04)
gram but less than eight-hundredths (0.08) gram of alcohol per:
(1) one hundred (100) milliliters of the person's blood; or
(2) two hundred ten (210) liters of the person's breath;
commits a Class C infraction. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.33-1997, SEC.5;
P.L.1-2000, SEC.5; P.L.175-2001, SEC.4.
IC 9-24-6-16 Driving commercial motor vehicle while disqualified under article;
offense
Sec. 16. A person who:
(1) is disqualified under this article from driving a commercial
motor vehicle; and
(2) drives a commercial motor vehicle;
commits a Class C misdemeanor. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.14.
IC 9-24-6-17 Disqualification or out-of-service order; operation of commercial
motor vehicle; offense
Sec. 17. A person who knowingly allows, requires, permits, or
authorizes another person to drive a commercial motor vehicle
during a period in which:
(1) the other person is disqualified under this article from
driving a commercial motor vehicle; or
(2) the driver, the commercial motor vehicle that the other
person is driving, or the motor carrier operation is subject to an
out-of-service order;
commits a Class C misdemeanor. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.9-2010, SEC.14.
IC 9-24-6-18 Chapter violations; offense
Sec. 18. Except as provided in sections 16 and 17 of this chapter,
a person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. As added by P.L.96-1991, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.66-1992,
SEC.20.
IC 9-24-6-19 Penalties
Sec. 19. (a) It is unlawful for a person to violate or fail to comply
with an out-of-service order.
(b) If a person operates a vehicle in violation of an out-of-service
order, in addition to any other penalty imposed for violation of an
out-of-service order under this chapter, the court shall impose a civil
penalty in accordance with 49 CFR 383.53 as in effect July 1, 2010.
(c) If an employer violates an out-of-service order, or knowingly
requires or permits a driver to violate or fail to comply with an
out-of-service order, in addition to any other penalty imposed for
violation of an out-of-service order under this chapter, the court shall
impose a civil penalty on the employer in accordance with 49 CFR
383.53 as in effect July 1, 2010.
(d) All civil penalties assessed under this section must be
collected and transferred by the clerk of the court to the bureau. The
bureau shall deposit the money in the motor vehicle highway account
established by IC 8-14-1.
(e) A civil penalty assessed under this section is a judgment
subject to proceedings supplemental by the bureau. As added by P.L.88-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.9-2010, SEC.15.
