Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who knowingly assists another person who is restricted to the use of an ignition interlock device to violate a court order issued under this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

     (b) Subsection (a) does not apply if the starting of a motor vehicle, or the request to start a motor vehicle, equipped with an ignition interlock device:

(1) is done for the purpose of safety or mechanical repair of the device or the vehicle; and

(2) the restricted person does not operate the vehicle.

     (c) A person who, except in an emergency, knowingly rents, leases, or loans a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device to a person who is restricted under a court order to the use of a vehicle with an ignition interlock device commits a Class A infraction.

     (d) A person who is subject to an ignition interlock device restriction and drives another vehicle in an emergency situation must notify the court of the emergency within twenty-four (24) hours.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-2-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.131-1993, SEC.1; P.L.188-2015, SEC.106.