Operating or permitting operation of vehicle without proving
financial responsibilities; classification of violation; court
recommendation of suspension of driving privileges
Sec. 2. (a) A person who knowingly:
(1) operates; or
(2) permits the operation of;
a motor vehicle on a public highway in Indiana commits a Class A
infraction unless financial responsibility is in effect with respect to
the motor vehicle under IC 9-25-4-4. However, the offense is a Class
C misdemeanor if the person knowingly or intentionally violates this
section and has a prior unrelated conviction or judgment under this
section.
(b) Subsection (a)(2) applies to:
(1) the owner of a rental company that is referred to in
IC 9-25-6-3(e)(1); and
(2) an employer that is referred to in IC 9-25-6-3(e)(2).
(c) In addition to any other penalty imposed on a person for
violating this section, the court may recommend the suspension of
the person's driving privileges for one (1) year. However, if, within
the five (5) years preceding the conviction under this section, the
person had a prior unrelated conviction under this section, the court
shall recommend the suspension of the person's driving privileges for
one (1) year.
(d) Upon receiving the recommendation of the court under
subsection (c), the bureau shall suspend the person's driving
privileges for the period recommended by the court.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.59-1994, SEC.8;
P.L.100-1997, SEC.1; P.L.157-2003, SEC.2.
Last modified: May 27, 2006