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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 3.5. (a) This section applies:
(1) to an individual who is less than twenty-one (21) years of age; and
(2) during the one hundred eighty (180) day period after the individual is issued a driver's license under this article.
(b) An individual may not operate a motor vehicle:
(1) from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. of the following morning, unless the individual is:
(A) participating in, going to, or returning from:
(i) lawful employment;
(ii) a school sanctioned activity; or
(iii) a religious event; or
(B) accompanied in the front seat of the motor vehicle by a licensed driver with valid driving privileges who is:
(i) at least twenty-five (25) years of age; or
(ii) if the licensed driver is the individual's spouse, at least twenty-one (21) years of age; or
(2) in which there are passengers, unless:
(A) each passenger in the motor vehicle is:
(i) a child or stepchild of the individual;
(ii) a sibling of the individual, including step or half siblings;
(iii) the spouse of the individual;
(iv) a parent or legal guardian of the individual;
(v) a grandparent of the individual; or
(vi) any combination of individuals described in items (i) through (v); or
(B) the individual is accompanied in the front seat of the motor vehicle by a licensed driver with valid driving privileges who is:
(i) at least twenty-five (25) years of age; or
(ii) if the licensed driver is the individual's spouse, at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 9. Motor Vehicles § 9-24-11-3.5 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-9-motor-vehicles/in-code-sect-9-24-11-3-5/
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