GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Indiana. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Helmets required for all riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1977.
6 years
75-84: renewal every 3 years 85 and over: renewal every 2 years 70 and over: no electronic or mail renewal
Zero tolerance for some drugs
Illegal
Zero tolerance for THC and metabolites
70
65
55
55
60
60
No
0.15
180 days
Available immediately
Mandatory for repeat convictions
Yes
7 yrs or under
8-15 yrs must be properly restrained in seat belt or child restraint
Nighttime driving: 18 years Driving with passengers: 16 years, 9 months with drivers ed.; 17 years, 3 months without driver's ed.
15 with driver's ed. 16 without driver's ed.
6
50 (10)
16 / 3 with driver's ed. 16 / 9 without driver's ed.
First 180 days: 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. After 180 days: 11 p.m. - 5 a.m. (Sun-Thurs); 1 a.m. - 5 a.m. (Fri-Sat)
First 180 days: no passengers
16 and over
All
Primary
Yes. Primary law.
No
Drivers under 21. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Permitted by State Law (effective July 1, 2023)
Highway work zones (effective July 1, 2023)
None
n/a
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 26, 2021
CONTACT: Adam Snider, 202-580-7930
202-365-8971 (after hours)
As traffic volumes rise, State Highway Safety Offices increase efforts to protect road users
Having received a teen safe driving grant from Ford Driving Skills for Life and GHSA in 2016, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) was able to teach teens the importance of seat belt use through a state-wide contest.
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Helmets required for all riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1977.
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
6 years
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
Zero tolerance for some drugs.
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
70
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for repeat convictions
Child Restraint Required
7 yrs or under
