Child Passenger Safety Laws: Indiana
Child Restraint Required
8 yrs or under
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Indiana. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Helmets required for all riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1977.
6 years
75-84: renewal every 3 years 85 and over: renewal every 2 years 70 and over: no electronic or mail renewal
Zero tolerance for some drugs
Illegal
Zero tolerance for THC and metabolites
70
65
55
55
60
60
0.15
180 days
Available immediately
Mandatory for repeat convictions
Yes
No
8-15 yrs must be properly restrained in seat belt or child restraint
8 yrs or under
Nighttime driving: 18 years Driving with passengers: 16 years, 9 months with drivers ed.; 17 years, 3 months without driver's ed.
15 with driver's ed. 16 without driver's ed.
6
50 (10)
16 / 3 with driver's ed. 16 / 9 without driver's ed.
First 180 days: 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. After 180 days: 11 p.m. - 5 a.m. (Sun-Thurs); 1 a.m. - 5 a.m. (Fri-Sat)
First 180 days: no passengers
Primary
16 and over
All
Yes. Primary law.
No
Drivers under 21. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
n/a
Permitted by State Law (effective July 1, 2023)
Highway work zones (effective July 1, 2023)
None
Child Restraint Required
8 yrs or under
Full Privilege Minimum Age
Nighttime driving: 18 years
Driving with passengers: 16 years, 9 months with drivers ed.; 17 years, 3 months without driver's ed.
Type of Law
Primary
Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
Speed Cameras
Permitted by State Law (effective July 1, 2023)
Red Light Cameras
None
Aggressive Driving
Reckless Driving
Criminal Recklessness
$300 for 1st offense
$500 for 2nd offense
$1,000 for 3rd offense within 3 years
Felony aggravation for intentional or reckless damage or injury caused in work zones
No
Yes