Application of chapter and IC 9-19-4-3, IC 9-19-4-4, and
IC 9-19-5-7; exceptions to equipment requirements; notice; permits
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), sections
4 through 5 of this chapter and IC 9-19-4-3, IC 9-19-4-4, and
IC 9-19-5-7 do not apply to vehicles:
(1) while engaged in the construction of highways; and
(2) when the movement of the vehicles is confined wholly to
highways or roads or sections of highways or roads that are
under construction and not yet open to unlimited public use.
(b) If the authority having jurisdiction over the construction of the
public highway gives written notice to the owner or operator of a
vehicle that the vehicle may not be operated in violation of sections
4 through 5 of this chapter and IC 9-19-4-3, IC 9-19-4-4, and
IC 9-19-5-7 without a permit issued by the authority, the owner or
operator must obtain a permit from the authority before the vehicle
is operated within the highway construction area.
(c) If written notice is given under subsection (b) and a permit is
not obtained by the owner or operator, sections 4 through 5 of this
chapter and IC 9-19-4-3, IC 9-19-4-4, and IC 9-19-5-7 apply to the
owner's or operator's vehicle while engaged in the construction of a
public highway.
(d) The written notice that this section requires from the authority
having jurisdiction to the owner or operator may be in the form of
any one (1) of the following documents:
(1) A letter.
(2) A specifications document.
(3) A contract document.
(4) A written agreement.
(5) A written document that pertains to the construction work
being performed by the owner or operator.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.12-1991, SEC.2.
Last modified: May 27, 2006