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IN SB0185

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Eric Koch

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new section IC 9-21-8-60 to Indiana Code requiring drivers to operate vehicles in a careful and prudent manner on highways
  • Drivers must use due regard for weather conditions, road conditions, and traffic conditions
  • Drivers must maintain proper control of their vehicle at all times
  • Violation constitutes a Class C infraction
  • Effective date: July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Operating a vehicle. Requires a person to operate a vehicle: (1) in a careful and prudent manner; (2) using due regard for the given weather conditions, road conditions, and traffic conditions; and (3) in such a way as to maintain proper control of the vehicle. Provides that a person who operates a vehicle in a reckless and careless manner commits a Class C infraction.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

1/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/3/2019

Full Bill Text

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