TRAFFIC CODE
56
violates subsection (a) commits a Class C mis-
demeanor.
9-24-1-8. Penalty [effective January 1, 2015].
Except as provided in section 6 of this chap-
ter, a person who violates this chapter commits a
Class C infraction.
Chapter 6. Commercial Drivers License
[Portions Omitted]
9-24-6-0.3. “Alcohol” defined.
9-24-6-6.
Serious driving violations while driving
commercial vehicle.
9-24-6-7.
Period of disqualification upon conviction
of serious traffic violations.
9-24-6-8.
Other disqualifying offenses.
9-24-6-9.
One year disqualification.
9-24-6-10.
Three year disqualification.
9-24-6-10.5. Disqualification for violation of out-of-
service order.
9-24-6-11.
Lifetime disqualification; drug offenses.
9-24-6-11.5. Hazardous material endorsement revoca-
tion.
9-24-6-12.
Lifetime disqualification; previous convic-
tions; hazardous materials.
9-24-6-13.
Application for reinstatement.
9-24-6-14.
Disqualification for refusing BAC test.
9-24-6-15.
Penalty for operating commercial vehicle
with BAC between .04 and .08.
9-24-6-16.
Penalty for driving after disqualification.
9-24-6-17.
Penalty for knowingly allowing disquali-
fied driver to operate commercial vehicle.
9-24-6-18.
Penalties generally.
9-24-6-19.
Civil penalties for violation of out-of-service
order.
9-24-6-0.3. “Alcohol” defined.
As used in this chapter, “alcohol” has the
meaning set forth in 49 CFR 383.5 as in effect July
1, 2010.
9-24-6-6. Serious driving violations while
driving commercial vehicle.
(a) The following, if committed while driving
a commercial motor vehicle or while holding any
class of commercial driver’s license or permit, are
serious traffic violations:
(1) Operating a vehicle at least fifteen (15)
miles per hour above the posted speed
limit in violation of IC 9-21-5, IC 9-21-6,
or IC 9-21-5-14.
(2) Operating a vehicle recklessly as pro-
vided in IC 9-21-8-50 and IC 9-21-8-52.
(3) Improper or erratic traffic lane changes
in violation of IC 9-21-8-2 through IC 9-
21-8-13 and IC 9-21-8-17 through IC 9-21-
8-18.
(4) Following a vehicle too closely in vio-
lation of IC 9-21-8-14 through IC 9-21-8-
16.
(5) In connection with a fatal accident,
violating any statute, ordinance, or rule
concerning motor vehicle traffic control
other than parking statutes, ordinances, or
rules.
(6) Operating a vehicle while disqualified
under this chapter.
(7) For drivers who are not required to
always stop at a railroad crossing, failing
to do any of the following:
(A)Slow down and determine that the
railroad tracks are clear of an approach-
ing train or other on-track equipment,
in violation of IC 9-21-5-4, IC 9-21-8-
39, IC 35-44.1-2-13, or any similar
statute.
(B)Stop before reaching the railroad
crossing, if the railroad tracks are not
clear of an approaching train or other
on-track equipment, in violation of IC
9-21-4-16, IC 9-21-8-39, or any simi-
lar statute.
(8) For all drivers, whether or not they are
required to always stop at a railroad cross-
ing, to do any of the following:
(A)Stopping in a railroad crossing, in
violation of IC 9-21-8-50 or any sim-
ilar statute.
(B)Failing to obey a traffic control
device or failing to obey the directions
of a law enforcement officer at a rail-
road crossing, in violation of IC 9-21-
8-1 or any similar statute
(C)Stopping a railroad crossing
because of insufficient undercarriage
clearance, in violation of IC 35-44.1-
2-13, IC 9-21-8-50, or any similar
statute.
(9) Operating a commercial motor vehicle
