CHAPTER 2. NONRESIDENT VIOLATOR AGREEMENTS
IC 9-28-2
Chapter 2. Nonresident Violator Agreements
IC 9-28-2-1
Citation
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "citation" means any summons,
ticket, or other official document issued by a police officer for a
traffic violation containing an order that requires the motorist to
respond.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
IC 9-28-2-2
Collateral
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "collateral" means any cash or
other security deposited to secure an appearance for trial following
the issuance by a police officer of a citation for a traffic violation.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
IC 9-28-2-3
Court
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "court" means a court of law or
traffic tribunal.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
IC 9-28-2-4
Driver's license
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "driver's license" means any type
of license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle issued under the
laws of a jurisdiction.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
IC 9-28-2-5
Jurisdiction
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "jurisdiction" means a state,
territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia,
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a province of Canada.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
IC 9-28-2-6
Nonmoving violation
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "nonmoving violation" includes
the following:
(1) Expiration of vehicle registration or vehicle inspection
certificates.
(2) Parking meter violations or violation of parking limitation
signs.
(3) Improper vehicle lighting.
(4) Other citations for minor equipment deficiencies.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
IC 9-28-2-7
Agreements with other jurisdictions; purpose
Sec. 7. Upon recommendation of the bureau, the governor may
enter into agreements with jurisdictions for the purpose of assisting
in the enforcement of traffic laws by assuring that persons licensed
in jurisdictions that have entered into an agreement with this state
meet the conditions of traffic violation citations.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
IC 9-28-2-8
Suspension of driving privileges
Sec. 8. The bureau may suspend a driver's license issued to a
driver licensed under IC 9-24 for failure to meet the conditions of a
traffic citation of a jurisdiction in which the traffic offense occurred.
This section does not apply if the jurisdiction has not entered into an
agreement with Indiana as provided under section 7 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
IC 9-28-2-9
Action against driver upon notification from jurisdiction of
driver's failure to meet conditions of citation; notification of
driver; answer; hearing; suspension of license; hardship license
Sec. 9. (a) Upon written notification from a jurisdiction that is a
party to an agreement entered into under this chapter, the bureau
shall take appropriate action against a licensed driver for failure to
meet the conditions set out in the citation of the jurisdiction in which
the traffic offense occurred.
(b) The bureau shall notify the driver by first class mail of the
request by the respective jurisdiction to have the driver's license
suspended. For the purposes of this chapter, a written notice sent to
the driver's last registered address with the bureau meets the
conditions of due notice.
(c) The driver has fifteen (15) days from the date of notice to
satisfy the conditions of the citation issued by the jurisdiction or to
request a hearing before a bureau hearing officer to show evidence
or present information why the bureau should not suspend the license
for failure to meet the terms of the citation.
(d) Upon holding the hearing, the bureau may suspend the driver's
license until the conditions of the citation are met or a release from
the citing jurisdiction is obtained.
(e) If the bureau does not receive information from the driver
concerning the notification, the bureau shall suspend the driver's
license until the conditions of the citation are met or a release is
obtained.
(f) A driver that has been suspended for failure to meet the
conditions of a citation is not eligible for a hardship license under
IC 9-24-15.
(g) The bureau may not suspend a driver's license under this
section for a nonmoving traffic offense occurring in another
jurisdiction.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
IC 9-28-2-10
Posting of collateral for a traffic citation; conditions
Sec. 10. A traffic court in Indiana may not require a driver
licensed by a jurisdiction other than Indiana to post collateral for a
traffic citation if the jurisdiction has a formal agreement with Indiana
under this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
IC 9-28-2-11
Payment of dues or assessments by state; restrictions
Sec. 11. The state may not pay dues or assessments to a
jurisdiction or an agency established to support the purposes of a
nonresident violator agreement entered into under this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.
IC 9-28-2-12
Withdrawal of state from agreement; notice
Sec. 12. An agreement entered into by the governor must permit
the state to withdraw for any reason. However, the agreement must
require the state to give the other jurisdictions at least ninety (90)
days notice of termination.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.16.