HB 1124 Summary

• Permits the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to erect uniform roadside memorials for victims of fatal traffic accidents involving intoxicated drivers on state highways.

• Allows immediate family members of deceased victims to request memorials and requires them to pay associated costs unless defrayed by gifts or grants.

• Limits uniform roadside memorials higher than ground level to remain in place for no longer than one year.

• Authorizes INDOT to adopt rules governing the application process, size, design, construction, placement, and payment for memorials with regard to safety.

• Requires local governmental units that erect similar memorials on local roads to conform to INDOT standards and specifications.