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Indiana Code Title 9. Motor Vehicles § 9-18.1-14-11

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 11. (a) As used in this section, “child restraint system” has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-23.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), an individual less than eighteen (18) years of age who is operating or riding on an off-road vehicle shall wear a helmet that meets the standards established by the United States Department of Transportation under 49 CFR 571.218 as in effect January 1, 1979.

(c) An individual less than eighteen (18) years of age who is operating or riding on an off-road vehicle is not required to wear a helmet if:

(1) the individual is properly fastened and restrained by a child restraint system according to the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions;

(2) the child restraint system is designed to protect the individual's head;  and

(3) the off-road vehicle:

(A) is factory equipped to secure the child in a child restraint system;  and

(B) has a roll over protection structure.

(d) An individual who violates this section commits a Class C infraction.

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