Serious traffic violations
Sec. 6. (a) The following, if committed while driving a
commercial motor vehicle, 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.
(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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.96-1991, SEC.4;
P.L.1-1992, SEC.53; P.L.66-1992, SEC.14; P.L.129-2001, SEC.32;
P.L.1-2005, SEC.109.
Last modified: May 27, 2006