Indiana Code 9-21-5-14. Maximum speed of school buses and special purpose buses; violation
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Sec. 14. (a) A person may not operate a school bus or a special purpose bus at a speed greater than:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4(2) forty (40) miles per hour on a county or township highway.
(1) sixty (60) miles per hour on a federal or state highway; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-21-5-14
- Highway: includes county bridges and state and county roads, unless otherwise expressly provided. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(b) If the posted speed limit is lower than the absolute limits set in this section or if the absolute limits do not apply, the maximum lawful speed of a bus is the posted speed limit.
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally exceeds a speed limit set forth in subsection (a) or (b) commits a Class C misdemeanor.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-5-10.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.107-2006, SEC.2; P.L.114-2007, SEC.2; P.L.188-2015, SEC.73.