Ind. Code ch. 9-20-2

in effect

Ind. Code § 9-20-2-1 Application of article; exceptions to size and weight requirements; notice; permits

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), this article does not apply to a vehicle: (1) while engaged in the construction of highways; and (2) when the movement of the vehicle is confined wholly to highways or roads or sections of highways or roads that are under construction and not yet open to unlimited public use. (b) If the authority having jurisdiction over the construction of the public highway gives written notice to the owner or operator of a vehicle that the vehicle may not be operated in violation of this article without a permit issued by the authority, the owner or operator must obtain a permit from the authority before the vehicle is operated within the highway construction area. (c) If written notice is given under subsection (b) and a permit is not obtained by the owner or operator, this article applies to the owner's or operator's vehicle while engaged in the construction of a public highway. (d) The written notice that this section requires from the authority having jurisdiction to the owner or operator may be in the form of any one (1) of the following documents: (1) A letter. (2) A specifications document. (3) A contract document. (4) A written agreement. (5) A written document that pertains to the construction work being performed by the owner or operator. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-19.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.12-1991, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 9-20-2-2 "Farm vehicle loaded with a farm product" defined; application of article

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "farm vehicle loaded with a farm product" includes a truck hauling unprocessed leaf tobacco. (b) Except for interstate highway travel, this article does not apply to the following: (1) Machinery or equipment used in highway construction or maintenance by the Indiana department of transportation, counties, or municipalities. (2) Implements of agriculture when used during farming operations or when constructed so that the implements can be moved without material damage to the highways. (3) Farm drainage machinery. (c) This article does not apply to firefighting apparatus owned or operated by a political subdivision or volunteer fire department (as defined in IC 36-8-12-2). (d) Except for interstate highway travel, this article does not limit the width or height of a farm vehicle loaded with a farm product. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-19.9(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.81-1991, SEC.8; P.L.64-1994, SEC.1; P.L.1-1999, SEC.30; P.L.210-2005, SEC.32; P.L.25-2007, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 9-20-2-3 Disabled vehicles; exemption

Sec. 3. The movement of a disabled vehicle or combination of vehicles for a distance that does not exceed fifty (50) highway miles by a registered recovery vehicle or by a vehicle described in IC 9-18.1-6-5 is exempt from the dimension and weight limits under this article. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-12.5(c) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.257-2017, SEC.30.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/9Fetched: 10/17/2026