Indiana Code 9-24-11-3.5. Operation of vehicle during probationary period

Sec. 3.5. (a) This section applies:

(1) to an individual who is less than twenty-one (21) years of age; and

Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

(2) during the one hundred eighty (180) day period after the individual is issued a driver’s license under this article.

(b) An individual may not operate a motor vehicle:

(1) from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. of the following morning, unless the individual is:

(A) participating in, going to, or returning from:

(i) lawful employment;

(ii) a school sanctioned activity; or

(iii) a religious event; or

(B) accompanied in the front seat of the motor vehicle by a licensed driver with valid driving privileges who is:

(i) at least twenty-five (25) years of age; or

(ii) if the licensed driver is the individual’s spouse, at least twenty-one (21) years of age; or

(2) in which there are passengers, unless:

(A) each passenger in the motor vehicle is:

(i) a child or stepchild of the individual;

(ii) a sibling of the individual, including step or half siblings;

(iii) the spouse of the individual;

(iv) a parent or legal guardian of the individual;

(v) a grandparent of the individual; or

(vi) any combination of individuals described in items (i) through (v); or

(B) the individual is accompanied in the front seat of the motor vehicle by a licensed driver with valid driving privileges who is:

(i) at least twenty-five (25) years of age; or

(ii) if the licensed driver is the individual’s spouse, at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-24-11-3.3.]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.480. Amended by P.L.147-2018, SEC.18.