Teen and Novice Drivers: Indiana
Full Privilege Minimum Age
Nighttime driving: 18 years
Driving with passengers: 16 years, 9 months with drivers ed.; 17 years, 3 months without driver's ed.
Indiana
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.
Indiana
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Helmets required for all riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1977.
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Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
6 years
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Provisions for Mature Drivers
75-84: renewal every 3 years 85 and over: renewal every 2 years 70 and over: no electronic or mail renewal
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Marijuana Possession and Use
Illegal
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Marijuana Impaired Driving
Zero tolerance for THC and metabolites
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DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
Zero tolerance for some drugs
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Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
70
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Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)
65
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Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)
55
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Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)
55
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Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)
60
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Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)
60
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Increased penalty for high BAC
0.15
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Administrative license suspension on first offense
180 days
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Limited driving privileges during suspension
Available immediately
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Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for repeat convictions
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Open container laws
Yes
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Repeat Offender Laws
No
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Child Restraint Required
7 yrs or under
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Adult Safety Belt Permissible
8-15 yrs must be properly restrained in seat belt or child restraint
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Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)
First 180 days: no passengers
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Full Privilege Minimum Age
Nighttime driving: 18 years Driving with passengers: 16 years, 9 months with drivers ed.; 17 years, 3 months without driver's ed.
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Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)
15 with driver's ed. 16 without driver's ed.
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Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)
6
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Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)
50 (10)
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Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)
16 / 3 with driver's ed. 16 / 9 without driver's ed.
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Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction
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)
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Type of Law
Primary
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Who is Covered?
16 and over
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In What Seat?
All
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Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers
No
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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers
Drivers under 21. Primary law.
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Text Messaging Ban?
All drivers. Primary law.
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Speed Cameras: Where Permitted
Highway work zones (effective July 1, 2023)
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Red Light Cameras: State Law
None
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Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted
n/a
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Speed Cameras: State Law
Permitted by State Law (effective July 1, 2023)
Seat Belt Laws: Indiana
Type of Law
Primary
Distracted Driving Laws: Indiana
Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
Speed and Red Light Cameras: Indiana
Speed Cameras
Permitted by State Law (effective July 1, 2023)
Red Light Cameras
None
Work Zone Traffic Laws: Indiana
Violations Affected
Aggressive Driving
Reckless Driving
Criminal Recklessness
Enhanced Penalties
$300 for 1st offense
$500 for 2nd offense
$1,000 for 3rd offense within 3 years
Felony aggravation for intentional or reckless damage or injury caused in work zones
Workers Must Be Present?
No
Signs Must Be Present?
Yes