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IN SB0537

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Young

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new section IC 9-19-6-23.5 prohibiting most vehicles from being equipped with lights or lamps other than those specified in sections 3, 4, 6, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, or 22 of the motor vehicle code, with exceptions for certain authorized vehicles.

  • Exempts vehicles described in IC 9-19-13, IC 9-19-14, IC 9-19-14.5, IC 9-19-21, IC 9-21-13, IC 36-8-12-11, and vehicles owned or operated by municipal corporations from the new light restrictions.

  • Makes knowingly or intentionally violating the light restrictions a Class A misdemeanor.

  • Amends IC 9-19-14-5.5 to establish that a person who knowingly or intentionally violates the red and white or red and blue lamp restriction commits a Class C misdemeanor.

  • Makes technical corrections to IC 35-52-9 by adding new sections 9.5 and 11.5 defining crimes concerning motor vehicle equipment, and repealing section 12.

  • Effective July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Lights and lamps on vehicles. Provides that certain vehicles may not be equipped with lamps or lights other than those specified. Makes technical corrections.

Last Action

First Reading: referred to Committee on Corrections & Criminal Law

1/14/2015

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/14/2015

Full Bill Text

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