Ind. Code § 9-21-11.5-0.5 Applicability
Sec. 0.5. This chapter does not apply to portions of state routes, U.S. routes, and interstate highways comprising the state highway system located in a municipality.
As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1.
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in effectInd. Code § 9-21-11.5-1 "Agent"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agent" refers to a person who is charged with the responsibility of navigating and operating a personal delivery device. The term does not include the following:
(1) A person who requests or receives the services of a personal delivery device for the purpose of transporting property.
(2) A person who only arranges for and dispatches the requested services of a personal delivery device.
As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.9-2022, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11.5-2 "Personal delivery device"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "personal delivery device" means a powered device that satisfies the following:
(1) The device is operated primarily on sidewalks and crosswalks.
(2) The device is intended primarily for the transport of property on public rights-of-way.
(3) The weight of the device is not greater than five hundred (500) pounds, excluding cargo.
(4) The device is capable of navigating with or without the active control or monitoring of an individual.
As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11.5-3 "Personal delivery device operator"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "personal delivery device operator" means a person or the person's agent who exercises physical control or monitoring over the navigation system and operation of a personal delivery device.
As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11.5-4 Operation
Sec. 4. A personal delivery device may operate in Indiana on any sidewalk, crosswalk, road, or street of any county or municipality in Indiana.
As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11.5-5 Personal delivery device requirements
Sec. 5. A personal delivery device must satisfy all of the following:
(1) The personal delivery device must include a unique identifying device number.
(2) The personal delivery device must include a means of identifying the personal delivery device operator.
(3) The personal delivery device must not unreasonably interfere with motor vehicles or traffic.
(4) The personal delivery device must not block public rights- of-way.
(5) The personal delivery device must obey all traffic and pedestrian control signals and devices.
(6) The personal delivery device may not operate on a sidewalk or crosswalk at a speed that is greater than ten (10) miles per hour.
(7) The personal delivery device must be equipped with a system that enables the personal delivery device to come to a controlled stop.
(8) If the personal delivery device is being operated between sunset and sunrise, it must be equipped with lighting on both its front and rear that is visible in clear weather from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to its front and rear.
(9) The personal delivery device shall not be used for the transportation of hazardous material regulated under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 5103) and is required to be placarded under 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart F.
As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11.5-6 Sidewalk or crosswalk operation
Sec. 6. A personal delivery device operating on a sidewalk or crosswalk shall have all the rights and responsibilities applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.
As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11.5-7 Exemptions
Sec. 7. A personal delivery device is exempt from motor vehicle licensing and registration requirements under Indiana law.
As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11.5-8 Liability coverage
Sec. 8. A personal delivery device operator shall maintain an insurance policy that provides general liability coverage of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for damages arising from the combined operations of personal delivery devices under a personal delivery device operator's control.
As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11.5-9 Restrictions
Sec. 9. A political subdivision may adopt by ordinance or resolution restrictions on personal delivery devices. A political subdivision shall:
(1) hold a public meeting before enacting an ordinance or resolution to restrict personal delivery devices; and
(2) notify all companies determined to be affected by the ordinance or resolution restricting personal delivery devices.
As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11.5-10 Access requirements
Sec. 10. A political subdivision may not be required to:
(1) install additional traffic signs or signals;
(2) make improvements or extensions to infrastructure; or
(3) pay for improvements to infrastructure;
for the purpose of accommodating or providing increased access for personal delivery devices.
As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 9-21-11.5-11 Ordinances and resolutions; design, manufacture, maintenance, certification, licensing, registration, taxation, assessment, insurance; types of property
Sec. 11. A political subdivision may not enact or enforce an ordinance or resolution relating to any of the following:
(1) The design, manufacture, maintenance, certification, licensing, registration, taxation, assessment, or insurance of a personal delivery device.
(2) The types of property that may be transported by a personal delivery device.
As added by P.L.15-2021, SEC.1.
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