Ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order
Sec. 7. (a) A person who violates a court order issued under
section 16 of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who knowingly
assists another person who is restricted to the use of an ignition
interlock device to violate a court order issued under this chapter
commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) Subsection (b) does not apply if the starting of a motor vehicle,
or the request to start a motor vehicle, equipped with an ignition
interlock device:
(1) is done for the purpose of safety or mechanical repair of the
device or the vehicle; and
(2) the restricted person does not operate the vehicle.
(d) A person who, except in an emergency, knowingly rents,
leases, or loans a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a
functioning ignition interlock device to a person who is restricted
under a court order to the use of a vehicle with an ignition interlock
device commits a Class A infraction.
(e) A person who is subject to an ignition interlock device
restriction and drives another vehicle in an emergency situation must
notify the court of the emergency within twenty-four (24) hours.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.131-1993, SEC.1.
Last modified: May 27, 2006