Ind. Code ch. 9-19-20

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Ind. Code § 9-19-20-1 Application of chapter

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided by subsection (b), this chapter applies to a motor vehicle that is used to provide transportation of passengers by a profit or nonprofit corporation if the corporation receives revenue for the transportation service from federal, state, or local governments. (b) This section does not apply to the following: (1) A motor vehicle that is manufactured to transport less than six (6) passengers. (2) A private bus (as defined in IC 9-13-2-133(a)). [Pre-1992 Title 12 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-17.5(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.86.

Ind. Code § 9-19-20-2 Inspection by state police department

Sec. 2. (a) The state police department may inspect a vehicle subject to this chapter. (b) In the inspection, the department may determine the existence and condition of the following: (1) The vehicle's brakes. (2) The vehicle's lights as follows: (A) Headlamps. (B) Taillamps. (C) Brake lights. (D) Clearance lights. (E) Turn signals. (3) The vehicle's steering and suspension. (4) The vehicle's exhaust systems. (5) The vehicle's body in general. (6) The vehicle's tires. [Pre-1992 Title 12 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-17.5(b).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.86.

Ind. Code § 9-19-20-3 Rules

Sec. 3. The state police superintendent shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to prescribe safety requirements for the construction and equipment of motor vehicles subject to this chapter. [Pre-1992 Title 12 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-17.5(c).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.86.

Ind. Code § 9-19-20-4 Vehicles meeting safety requirements; certificate

Sec. 4. If the inspection under section 2 of this chapter reveals that a vehicle meets the safety requirements prescribed under this chapter, the inspecting officer shall issue to the owner of the vehicle a certificate stating that the vehicle was inspected and met the prescribed safety requirements. [Pre-1992 Title 12 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-17.5(d).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.86.

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