Indiana Facts
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Points of Interest
In Indiana it is illegal to delay three or more vehicles. You are required to pull over and let the other cars pass at the earliest safe opportunity.
Speed Limits
Unless Otherwise Posted
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| Urban | 30 mph |
| Rural | 55 mph |
| Four-lane highways | 55 mph |
| Interstates | *70 mph |
Speed Limits Enforcement Techniques
Enforced through use of:
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| Pacing | Yes |
| Radar | Yes |
| Vascar | Yes |
| Photo Radar | No |
| Aircraft | Yes |
| Laser | No |
Tickets
Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
Trial By Declaration Allowed
Yes
Jury Trial Allowed
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| Speeding | Yes |
| Parking | No |
| Equipment | No |
| DWI | Yes |
Member of Nonresident Compact
Yes
Member of Driver License Compact
Yes
When and Where to File Accident Reports
Accidents involving death, personal injury or property damage exceeding $750 must be reported immediately to the local authorities and within 10 days in writing to the Indiana State Police.
Resident Insurance Requirements
Compulsory insurance law. Financial responsibility law applicable in the event of an accident.
Minimum limits: $25,000/50,000/10,000.
Indiana has uninsured motorists law.
Regulations
- Open intoxicants in the vehicle are permitted if driver tests below .04% BAC.
- The BAC level is .08%.
- Indiana has an administrative license suspension law and an implied consent law. The breathalyzer refusal penalty is a 1-year driver's license suspension.
- Handguns must be unloaded and cased unless mortorist posesses a valid license to carry concealed; rifles and shotguns may not be carried in a loaded condition during hunting season; however, state law contains no restrictions on carry at other times of the year.
- Studded tires are permitted from October 1 to May 1.
- Tire chains are not required.
- Indiana has a seat belt law with primary enforcement for all occupants.
- Indiana has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 6 years of age. Children under age 3 must use approved car safety seats.
- Indiana has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law for persons under 18 years of age and for all drivers with a learner permit.
- Registration must be carried in the vehicle. Insurance card is not required to be carried in the vehicle.
General Information
Telephone: 317/232-8250
Emergency Cellular Phone Number: 911