Bill Text: IN SB0074 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
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Bill Title: Commercial driver's licenses and commercial motor vehicles.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-25 - Section 16 effective 03/12/2010 [SB0074 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2010-SB0074-Introduced.html
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Bill Title: Commercial driver's licenses and commercial motor vehicles.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-25 - Section 16 effective 03/12/2010 [SB0074 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2010-SB0074-Introduced.html
Introduced Version
SENATE BILL No. 74
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 9-13-2; IC 9-24-6.
Synopsis: Federal regulation of commercial driver's license. Makes
various changes to the motor vehicle law pertaining to commercial
driver's licenses to conform to the Code of Federal Regulations.
Effective: July 1, 2010.
Wyss, Rogers
January 5, 2010, read first time and referred to Committee on Homeland Security,
Transportation & Veterans Affairs.
Introduced
Second Regular Session 116th General Assembly (2010)
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SENATE BILL No. 74
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
motor vehicles.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
SOURCE: IC 9-13-2-2.2; (10)IN0074.1.1. -->
SECTION 1. IC 9-13-2-2.2 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2010]: Sec. 2.2. "Alcohol", for purposes of IC 9-24-6, has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-24-6-0.3.
SOURCE: IC 9-13-2-29; (10)IN0074.1.2. -->
SECTION 2. IC 9-13-2-29 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010]: Sec. 29. "Commercial
driver's license" means a license issued by the state to an individual
that authorizes the individual to operate a class of commercial motor
vehicles. has the meaning set forth in 49 CFR 383.5 as in effect July
1, 2010.
SOURCE: IC 9-13-2-35; (10)IN0074.1.3. -->
SECTION 3. IC 9-13-2-35 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010]: Sec. 35. (a) Except as
provided in subsection (b), "controlled substance" has the meaning set
forth in IC 35-48-1.
(b) For purposes of IC 9-24-6, "controlled substance" has the meaning set forth in 49 CFR 383.5 as in effect July 1, 2010.
(b) For purposes of IC 9-24-6, "controlled substance" has the meaning set forth in 49 CFR 383.5 as in effect July 1, 2010.
SOURCE: IC 9-13-2-38; (10)IN0074.1.4. -->
SECTION 4. IC 9-13-2-38 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010]: Sec. 38. (a) Except as
provided in subsection (b), "conviction" includes the following:
(1) A conviction or judgment upon a plea of guilty or nolo
contendere.
(2) A determination of guilt by a jury or a court, even if:
(A) no sentence is imposed; or
(B) a sentence is suspended.
(3) A forfeiture of bail, bond, or collateral deposited to secure the
defendant's appearance for trial, unless the forfeiture is vacated.
(4) A payment of money as a penalty or as costs in accordance
with an agreement between a moving traffic violator and a traffic
violations bureau.
(b) "Conviction", for purposes of IC 9-24-6, has the meaning set
forth in 49 CFR 383.5 as in effect July 1, 2010.
SOURCE: IC 9-13-2-105; (10)IN0074.1.5. -->
SECTION 5. IC 9-13-2-105, AS AMENDED BY P.L.191-2007,
SECTION 1, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2010]: Sec. 105. (a) "Motor vehicle" means, except as
otherwise provided in this section, a vehicle that is self-propelled. The
term does not include a farm tractor, an implement of agriculture
designed to be operated primarily in a farm field or on farm premises,
or an electric personal assistive mobility device.
(b) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-21, means:
(1) a vehicle except a motorized bicycle that is self-propelled; or
(2) a vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
(c) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-19-10.5 and IC 9-25, means a vehicle that is self-propelled upon a highway in Indiana. The term does not include a farm tractor.
(d) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-30-10, does not include a motorized bicycle.
(e) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-23-2 and IC 9-23-3, includes a semitrailer.
(f) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-24-6, has the meaning set forth in 49 CFR 383.5 as in effect July 1, 2010.
(b) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-21, means:
(1) a vehicle except a motorized bicycle that is self-propelled; or
(2) a vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
(c) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-19-10.5 and IC 9-25, means a vehicle that is self-propelled upon a highway in Indiana. The term does not include a farm tractor.
(d) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-30-10, does not include a motorized bicycle.
(e) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-23-2 and IC 9-23-3, includes a semitrailer.
(f) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-24-6, has the meaning set forth in 49 CFR 383.5 as in effect July 1, 2010.
SOURCE: IC 9-13-2-173; (10)IN0074.1.6. -->
SECTION 6. IC 9-13-2-173, AS AMENDED BY P.L.2-2007,
SECTION 141, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010]: Sec. 173. (a) "State" means, except as
otherwise provided by this section and unless by the context some other
state or territory or federal district of the United States is meant or
intended, the state of Indiana.
(b) "State", for purposes of IC 9-27-1, means the state of Indiana, the governor of Indiana, an agency of the state of Indiana designated by
(b) "State", for purposes of IC 9-27-1, means the state of Indiana, the governor of Indiana, an agency of the state of Indiana designated by
the governor to receive federal aid, and any officer, board, bureau,
commission, division, or department, any public body corporate and
politic created by the state of Indiana for public purposes, or any state
educational institution.
(c) "State", for purposes of IC 9-25, means any state in the United
States, the District of Columbia, or any Province of the Dominion of
Canada.
(d) "State", for purposes of section 120.5 of this chapter and
IC 9-24-6, means any state in the United States or the District of
Columbia.
SOURCE: IC 9-13-2-196; (10)IN0074.1.7. -->
SECTION 7. IC 9-13-2-196, AS AMENDED BY P.L.41-2006,
SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2010]: Sec. 196. (a) "Vehicle" means, except as otherwise
provided in this section, a device in, upon, or by which a person or
property is, or may be, transported or drawn upon a highway.
(b) "Vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-14 through IC 9-18, does not include the following:
(1) A device moved by human power.
(2) A vehicle that runs only on rails or tracks.
(3) A vehicle propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated upon rails or tracks.
(4) A firetruck and apparatus owned by a person or municipal division of the state and used for fire protection.
(5) A municipally owned ambulance.
(6) A police patrol wagon.
(7) A vehicle not designed for or employed in general highway transportation of persons or property and occasionally operated or moved over the highway, including the following:
(A) Road construction or maintenance machinery.
(B) A movable device designed, used, or maintained to alert motorists of hazardous conditions on highways.
(C) Construction dust control machinery.
(D) Well boring apparatus.
(E) Ditch digging apparatus.
(F) An implement of agriculture designed to be operated primarily in a farm field or on farm premises.
(G) An invalid chair.
(H) A yard tractor.
(8) An electric personal assistive mobility device.
(c) For purposes of IC 9-20 and IC 9-21, the term does not include devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
(d) For purposes of IC 9-22, the term refers to an automobile, a motorcycle, a truck, a trailer, a semitrailer, a tractor, a bus, a school bus, a recreational vehicle, a trailer or semitrailer used in the transportation of watercraft, or a motorized bicycle.
(e) For purposes of IC 9-24-6, the term has the meaning set forth in 49 CFR 383.5 as in effect July 1, 2010.
(e) (f) For purposes of IC 9-30-5, IC 9-30-6, IC 9-30-8, and
IC 9-30-9, the term means a device for transportation by land or air.
The term does not include an electric personal assistive mobility
device.
(b) "Vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-14 through IC 9-18, does not include the following:
(1) A device moved by human power.
(2) A vehicle that runs only on rails or tracks.
(3) A vehicle propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated upon rails or tracks.
(4) A firetruck and apparatus owned by a person or municipal division of the state and used for fire protection.
(5) A municipally owned ambulance.
(6) A police patrol wagon.
(7) A vehicle not designed for or employed in general highway transportation of persons or property and occasionally operated or moved over the highway, including the following:
(A) Road construction or maintenance machinery.
(B) A movable device designed, used, or maintained to alert motorists of hazardous conditions on highways.
(C) Construction dust control machinery.
(D) Well boring apparatus.
(E) Ditch digging apparatus.
(F) An implement of agriculture designed to be operated primarily in a farm field or on farm premises.
(G) An invalid chair.
(H) A yard tractor.
(8) An electric personal assistive mobility device.
(c) For purposes of IC 9-20 and IC 9-21, the term does not include devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
(d) For purposes of IC 9-22, the term refers to an automobile, a motorcycle, a truck, a trailer, a semitrailer, a tractor, a bus, a school bus, a recreational vehicle, a trailer or semitrailer used in the transportation of watercraft, or a motorized bicycle.
(e) For purposes of IC 9-24-6, the term has the meaning set forth in 49 CFR 383.5 as in effect July 1, 2010.
SOURCE: IC 9-24-6-0.3; (10)IN0074.1.8. -->
SECTION 8. IC 9-24-6-0.3 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2010]: Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "alcohol" has the
meaning set forth in 49 CFR 383.5 as in effect July 1, 2010.
SOURCE: IC 9-24-6-2; (10)IN0074.1.9. -->
SECTION 9. IC 9-24-6-2, AS AMENDED BY P.L.76-2009,
SECTION 1, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2010]: Sec. 2. (a) The bureau shall adopt rules under
IC 4-22-2 to regulate persons required to hold a commercial driver's
license.
(b) The rules must carry out 49 U.S.C. 521, 49 U.S.C. 31104, 49 U.S.C. 31301 through 31306, 49 U.S.C. 31308 through 31317, and 49 CFR 383 through 384, and may not be more restrictive than the federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA) (Public Law 106-159, 113 Stat. 1748).
(c) Rules adopted under this section must include the following:
(1) Establishment of classes and periods of validation of commercial driver's licenses, including the period set forth in IC 9-24-12-6(e).
(2) Standards for commercial driver's licenses, including suspension and revocation procedures.
(3) Requirements for documentation of eligibility for legal employment, as set forth in 8 CFR 274a.2, and proof of Indiana residence.
(4) Development of written or oral tests, driving tests, and fitness requirements.
(5) Defining the commercial driver's licenses by classification and the information to be contained on the licenses, including a unique identifier of the holder.
(6) Establishing fees for the issuance of commercial driver's licenses, including fees for testing and examination.
(7) Procedures for the notification by the holder of a commercial driver's license to the bureau and the driver's employer of
(b) The rules must carry out 49 U.S.C. 521, 49 U.S.C. 31104, 49 U.S.C. 31301 through 31306, 49 U.S.C. 31308 through 31317, and 49 CFR 383 through 384, and may not be more restrictive than the federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA) (Public Law 106-159, 113 Stat. 1748).
(c) Rules adopted under this section must include the following:
(1) Establishment of classes and periods of validation of commercial driver's licenses, including the period set forth in IC 9-24-12-6(e).
(2) Standards for commercial driver's licenses, including suspension and revocation procedures.
(3) Requirements for documentation of eligibility for legal employment, as set forth in 8 CFR 274a.2, and proof of Indiana residence.
(4) Development of written or oral tests, driving tests, and fitness requirements.
(5) Defining the commercial driver's licenses by classification and the information to be contained on the licenses, including a unique identifier of the holder.
(6) Establishing fees for the issuance of commercial driver's licenses, including fees for testing and examination.
(7) Procedures for the notification by the holder of a commercial driver's license to the bureau and the driver's employer of
pointable traffic offense convictions.
(8) Conditions for reciprocity with other states, including
requirements for a written commercial driver's license test and
operational skills test, and a hazardous materials endorsement
written test and operational skills test, before a license may be
issued. The rules must carry out 49 CFR 383.71(b) with
respect to an applicant for a commercial driver's license for
a holder of a commercial driver's license in another state who
seeks a transfer of the commercial driver's license to Indiana.
(9) Other rules necessary to administer this chapter.
(d) 49 CFR 383 through 384 are adopted as Indiana law.
SOURCE: IC 9-24-6-6; (10)IN0074.1.10. -->
SECTION 10. IC 9-24-6-6, AS AMENDED BY P.L.1-2005,
SECTION 109, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010]: Sec. 6. (a) The following, if committed
while driving a commercial motor vehicle or while holding any class
of commercial driver's license, 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 provided 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 violation 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 approaching train, in violation of IC 9-21-5-4, IC 9-21-8-39, IC 35-42-2-4, or any similar statute.
(B) Stop before reaching the railroad crossing, if the railroad tracks are not clear of an approaching train, in violation of IC 9-21-4-16, IC 9-21-8-39, or any similar statute.
(8) For all drivers, whether or not they are required to always stop at a railroad crossing, to do any of the following:
(A) Stopping in a railroad crossing, in violation of IC 9-21-8-50 or any similar statute.
(B) Failing to obey a traffic control device or failing to obey the directions of a law enforcement officer at a railroad crossing, in violation of IC 9-21-8-1 or any similar statute.
(C) Stopping in a railroad crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance, in violation of IC 35-42-2-4, IC 9-21-8-50, or any similar statute.
(9) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without having ever obtained a commercial driver's license.
(10) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license in the possession of the individual.
(11) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without holding the proper class or endorsement of a commercial driver's license for the operation of the class of the commercial motor vehicle.
(b) Subsection (a)(1) and (a)(8) is intended to comply with the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 31311(a)(10) and regulations adopted under that statute.
(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 provided 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 violation 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 approaching train, in violation of IC 9-21-5-4, IC 9-21-8-39, IC 35-42-2-4, or any similar statute.
(B) Stop before reaching the railroad crossing, if the railroad tracks are not clear of an approaching train, in violation of IC 9-21-4-16, IC 9-21-8-39, or any similar statute.
(8) For all drivers, whether or not they are required to always stop at a railroad crossing, to do any of the following:
(A) Stopping in a railroad crossing, in violation of IC 9-21-8-50 or any similar statute.
(B) Failing to obey a traffic control device or failing to obey the directions of a law enforcement officer at a railroad crossing, in violation of IC 9-21-8-1 or any similar statute.
(C) Stopping in a railroad crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance, in violation of IC 35-42-2-4, IC 9-21-8-50, or any similar statute.
(9) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without having ever obtained a commercial driver's license.
(10) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license in the possession of the individual.
(11) Operating a commercial motor vehicle without holding the proper class or endorsement of a commercial driver's license for the operation of the class of the commercial motor vehicle.
(b) Subsection (a)(1) and (a)(8) is intended to comply with the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 31311(a)(10) and regulations adopted under that statute.
SOURCE: IC 9-24-6-8; (10)IN0074.1.11. -->
SECTION 11. IC 9-24-6-8 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010]: Sec. 8. The following, if
committed while driving a commercial motor vehicle or while holding
any class of commercial driver's license, are disqualifying offenses:
(1) Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in violation of IC 9-30-5-1(a), IC 9-30-5-1(b), or section 15 of this chapter.
(2) Operating a vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance in violation of IC 9-30-5-1(c).
(3) Leaving the scene of an accident involving the driver's commercial motor vehicle in violation of IC 9-26-1.
(4) Conviction of a felony involving the use of a commercial motor vehicle other than a felony described in subdivision (5).
(5) Use of a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony under IC 35-48 involving manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing of a controlled substance.
(6) Violation of IC 9-30-5-2 through IC 9-30-5-8 involving operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
(7) Refusing to undergo testing for the enforcement of IC 9-30-5-1 or section 15 of this chapter.
(1) Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in violation of IC 9-30-5-1(a), IC 9-30-5-1(b), or section 15 of this chapter.
(2) Operating a vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance in violation of IC 9-30-5-1(c).
(3) Leaving the scene of an accident involving the driver's commercial motor vehicle in violation of IC 9-26-1.
(4) Conviction of a felony involving the use of a commercial motor vehicle other than a felony described in subdivision (5).
(5) Use of a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony under IC 35-48 involving manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing of a controlled substance.
(6) Violation of IC 9-30-5-2 through IC 9-30-5-8 involving operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
(7) Refusing to undergo testing for the enforcement of IC 9-30-5-1 or section 15 of this chapter.
SOURCE: IC 9-24-6-17; (10)IN0074.1.12. -->
SECTION 12. IC 9-24-6-17 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010]: Sec. 17. A person who
knowingly allows, requires, permits, or authorizes another person who
is disqualified under this article from driving to drive a commercial
motor vehicle to drive during a period in which:
(1) the other person is disqualified under this article from driving a commercial motor vehicle; or
(2) the driver, the commercial motor vehicle that the other person is driving, or the motor carrier operation is subject to an out-of-service order;
commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(1) the other person is disqualified under this article from driving a commercial motor vehicle; or
(2) the driver, the commercial motor vehicle that the other person is driving, or the motor carrier operation is subject to an out-of-service order;
commits a Class C misdemeanor.
SOURCE: IC 9-24-6-19; (10)IN0074.1.13. -->
SECTION 13. IC 9-24-6-19 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010]: Sec. 19. (a) It is unlawful for
a person to violate or fail to comply with an out-of-service order.
(b) If a person operates a vehicle in violation of an out-of-service order, in addition to any other penalty imposed for violation of an out-of-service order under this chapter, the court shall impose a civil penaltyof one thousand dollars ($1,000). in accordance with 49 CFR
383.53 as in effect July 1, 2010.
(c) If an employer violates an out-of-service order, or knowingly requires or permits a driver to violate or fail to comply with an out-of-service order, in addition to any other penalty imposed for violation of an out-of-service order under this chapter, the court shall impose a civil penalty on the employerof two thousand five hundred
dollars ($2,500). in accordance with 49 CFR 383.53 as in effect July
1, 2010.
(d) All civil penalties assessed under this section must be collected and transferred by the clerk of the court to the bureau. The bureau shall deposit the money in the motor vehicle highway account established by IC 8-14-1.
(e) A civil penalty assessed under this section is a judgment subject to proceedings supplemental by the bureau.
(b) If a person operates a vehicle in violation of an out-of-service order, in addition to any other penalty imposed for violation of an out-of-service order under this chapter, the court shall impose a civil penalty
(c) If an employer violates an out-of-service order, or knowingly requires or permits a driver to violate or fail to comply with an out-of-service order, in addition to any other penalty imposed for violation of an out-of-service order under this chapter, the court shall impose a civil penalty on the employer
(d) All civil penalties assessed under this section must be collected and transferred by the clerk of the court to the bureau. The bureau shall deposit the money in the motor vehicle highway account established by IC 8-14-1.
(e) A civil penalty assessed under this section is a judgment subject to proceedings supplemental by the bureau.
