Ind. Code ch. 9-19-7

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Ind. Code § 9-19-7-1 Minors; protective headgear and face shields; exception for autocycles

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to an individual who is operating or riding in an autocycle. (b) An individual less than eighteen (18) years of age who is operating or riding on a motorcycle or motor driven cycle on the streets or highways shall do the following: (1) Wear a helmet that meets the standards established by the United States Department of Transportation under 49 CFR 571.218 as in effect January 1, 1979. (2) Wear protective glasses, goggles, or transparent face shields. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-3.1 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.34; P.L.82-2015, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 9-19-7-2 Brakes; footrests; lamps and reflectors; exception for autocycles

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), a motorcycle or motor driven cycle operated on the streets or highways by an Indiana resident must meet the following requirements: (1) Be equipped with brakes in good working order on both front and rear wheels. (2) Be equipped with footrests or pegs for both operator and passenger. (3) Be equipped with lamps and reflectors meeting the standards of the United States Department of Transportation. (b) A motorcycle or motor driven cycle manufactured before January 1, 1956, is not required to be equipped with lamps and other illuminating devices under subsection (a) if the motorcycle or motor driven cycle is not operated at the times when lighted head lamps and other illuminating devices are required under IC 9-21-7-2. (c) An autocycle is not required to be equipped with footrests or pegs under subsection (a). [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-4.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1992, SEC.49; P.L.63-1994, SEC.1; P.L.2-2010, SEC.1; P.L.87-2010, SEC.28; P.L.221-2014, SEC.35; P.L.82-2015, SEC.4; P.L.198-2016, SEC.332.

Ind. Code § 9-19-7-2.5 Rear view mirrors; speedometers; turn signals

Sec. 2.5. A motorcycle or motor driven cycle manufactured before January 1, 1956, is not required to be equipped with the following devices: (1) A rear view mirror. (2) A speedometer. (3) Mechanical or electric turn signals. As added by P.L.63-1994, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.36.

Ind. Code § 9-19-7-2.7 Antilock brakes

Sec. 2.7. An autocycle manufactured before July 1, 2015, is not required to be equipped with antilock brakes. As added by P.L.256-2017, SEC.156.

Ind. Code § 9-19-7-3 Classification of violations

Sec. 3. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-9-7 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.

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