Ind. Code ch. 9-32-7.5

in effect

Ind. Code § 9-32-7.5-1 Chapter effective date

Sec. 1. This chapter is effective beginning July 1, 2021. As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.55.

Ind. Code § 9-32-7.5-2 Application by transport operator for distinctive registration number

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to a vehicle registered as a recovery vehicle under IC 9-18.1-6. (b) A transport operator may, instead of registering each motor vehicle transported or disposable trailer used, make a verified application upon a form prescribed by the secretary and furnished by the secretary for a general distinctive registration number for: (1) all motor vehicles transported by the transport operator and used and operated for the purposes provided; or (2) all disposable trailers used and operated for the purpose of transporting sectionalized buildings. (c) The application must contain the following: (1) A brief description of: (A) each style or type of motor vehicle transported or the type of disposable trailer used to transport the sectionalized building, whichever is applicable; and (B) the manner in which the transport operator intends to use the plates. (2) The name and address of the transport operator. (3) For an application to use a disposable trailer, a statement that the disposable trailer will be disassembled after a single use. (4) Any other information the secretary requires. (d) The secretary may not issue transport operator license plates to a transport operator that has been convicted of violating this article until the secretary is satisfied that the transport operator is able to comply with the requirements of this section. (e) Beginning July 1, 2026, a transport operator must either: (1) have an established place of business with a physical Indiana address; or (2) if the transport operator does not have an established place of business in Indiana, provide the secretary with proof of the transport operator's valid registration from the United States Department of Transportation authorizing the transport operator to transport within Indiana; to make a verified application under this section. As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.55. Amended by P.L.182-2021, SEC.11; P.L.39-2026, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 9-32-7.5-3 Application by transport operator for license plates; fees

Sec. 3. (a) A transport operator may apply for transport operator license plates under section 2 of this chapter. (b) The fee for the first transport operator license plate is one hundred thirty-nine dollars and twenty-five cents ($139.25). A fee under this subsection shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund. (2) Five dollars ($5) to the crossroads 2000 fund. (3) Nine dollars ($9) to the dealer compliance account. (4) Thirty dollars ($30) to the highway, road and street fund. (5) Ninety-five dollars ($95) to the motor vehicle highway account. (c) The fee for each additional transport operator license plate is thirty-four dollars and twenty-five cents ($34.25). A fee under this subsection shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund. (2) Nine dollars ($9) to the dealer compliance account. (3) Ten dollars ($10) to the crossroads 2000 fund. (4) Fifteen dollars ($15) to the motor vehicle highway account. (d) The secretary, upon receiving: (1) a complete application for transport operator license plates; and (2) the applicable fee; shall issue to the transport operator certificates of registration and the transport operator license plates with numbers corresponding to the numbers of the certificates of registration for each transport operator license plate. (e) Transport operator license plates expire according to the schedule in IC 9-32-6-6.5. As added by P.L.182-2021, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 9-32-7.5-4 Transport operator license plates; display

Sec. 4. (a) Transport operator license plates may only be used for the purpose of transporting: (1) vehicles in transit; or (2) sectionalized buildings. (b) A person may haul: (1) other vehicles; or (2) parts of vehicles; in transit in the same combination. (c) A transport operator may not operate a vehicle or any combination of vehicles in excess of the size and weight limits specified by law. (d) A license plate or sign other than those furnished and approved by the secretary may not be used. As added by P.L.182-2021, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 9-32-7.5-5 Transport operator; motor vehicles; watercrafts

Sec. 5. A transport operator may not engage in retail sales of motor vehicles or watercrafts. As added by P.L.182-2021, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 9-32-7.5-6 License plate record maintenance

Sec. 6. (a) A transport operator shall maintain a record of each transport operator license plate issued to the transport operator. The record shall account for every transport operator license plate issued, including: (1) the dates the transport operator license plate is used; (2) a description of the vehicle to which the transport operator license plate is affixed, including the: (A) vehicle make; (B) vehicle model; (C) manufacture year; and (D) vehicle identification number (VIN); (3) the destinations of the vehicle to which the transport operator license plate is affixed; and (4) the name of the person who operates the vehicle to which the transport operator license plate is affixed. (b) Records under subsection (a) must be maintained for at least one (1) year from the date the transport operator license plate is issued. As added by P.L.182-2021, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 9-32-7.5-7 Proof of maintained financial responsibility

Sec. 7. A transport operator shall furnish proof that the transport operator has maintained financial responsibility for not less than the minimum amounts under IC 9-25-4-5 for each set of transport operator plates to be affixed to a motor vehicle: (1) at the time of application; or (2) upon request of the secretary. As added by P.L.182-2021, SEC.16.

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