Exempted vehicles; removal of exemptions
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), this chapter does
not apply to a motor vehicle that meets the following conditions:
(1) Is used in the transportation of hazardous materials.
(2) Is not defined as a commercial motor vehicle.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), this chapter does not
apply to a motor vehicle that meets any of the following conditions:
(1) Is registered as a recreational vehicle.
(2) Is used primarily to transport the owner's family members or
guests and their possessions for nonbusiness purposes.
(3) Is registered under IC 9-18 as a farm vehicle or is a farm
vehicle that is exempt under 49 U.S.C. 521, 49 U.S.C. 31104,
and 49 U.S.C. 31301 through 31306.
(4) Is utilized as a:
(A) church bus; or
(B) bus operated by a nonprofit benevolent or charitable
agency;
that is designed to carry more than fifteen (15) passengers,
including the driver, if the vehicle is exempt under 49 U.S.C.
521, 49 U.S.C. 31104, and 49 U.S.C. 31301 through 31306, or
applicable federal regulations.
(c) The bureau may remove the exemptions granted under
subsections (a) and (b) if the bureau, upon notice and public hearing,
determines that the waiver is in the interest of safety or of keeping
Indiana in compliance with federal law, subject to section 3 of this
chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.219-2003, SEC.3.
Last modified: May 27, 2006