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Table 1. |
Point Value1 |
Indiana Code Cross Reference | Description of Violation | Point Value2 |
7.1-5-7-7 | Possessing, consuming, or transporting alcohol while operating a motor vehicle by an individual less than 21 years of age | 6 + MS |
9-24-18-12 |
9-19-3-1 et seq. | Equipment violation with respect to brakes | 4 |
(formerly 9-8-6-32, 9-8-6-33, 9-8-6-34) |
9-19-4-1 et seq. | Bumper violation | 2 |
(formerly 9-8-6-37.5) |
9-19-5-6 | Failure of commercial vehicle to carry required emergency equipment | 2 |
(formerly 9-8-6-41) |
9-19-6-1 et seq. | Equipment violation w/ with respect to vehicle lights, reflectors, stop lights, warning signals; failure to use when required | 2 |
9-21-7-1 et seq. |
(formerly 9-8-6-1 et seq.) |
9-19-7-1 | No motorcycle headgear or protective eyewear (under 18 years of age) | 4 |
9-21-10-9 |
(formerly 9-8-9-3.1) |
9-19-7-2 | Motorcycle equipment violation | 2 |
(formerly 9-8-9-4) |
9-19-8-1 et seq. | Muffler violation | 2 |
(formerly 9-8-6-36.6) |
9-19-11-2 | Child restraint violation | 8 |
9-19-11-3 |
(formerly 9-8-13-2, 9-8-13-3) |
9-21-3-7 | Disregarding traffic control signal | 4 |
9-21-3-8 |
9-21-3-9 |
9-21-3-10 |
9-21-3-11 |
(formerly 9-4-1-35) |
9-21-4-11 | Failure to yield; failure to obey stop or yield signs | 6 |
9-21-4-17 |
9-21-4-18 |
9-21-8-29 |
9-21-8-30 |
9-21-8-31 |
9-21-8-32 |
9-21-8-33 |
9-21-8-34 |
9-21-8-35(a) |
9-21-8-36 |
(formerly 9-4-1-81, 9-4-1-82, 9-4-1-83, 9-41-1-84, 9-4-1-85, 9-4-1-87, 9-4-1-110) |
9-21-8-35(b) | Failure to change lanes or decrease speed when approaching a stationary emergency, recovery, or maintenance vehicle | 8 |
9-21-8-35(c) |
9-21-4-12 | Improper passing in violation of clearly visible signs or markings | 4 |
9-21-4-13 |
9-21-4-18 |
(formerly 9-4-1-70) |
9-21-4-16 | Disregarding stop sign at railroad crossing | 6 |
9-21-4-18 |
(formerly 9-4-1-107) |
9-21-5-1 | Misc. Miscellaneous speeding violations: | |
9-21-5-2 | | Excessive speed not indicated | 2 |
9-21-5-3 | | 1-15 MPH in excess of limit | 2 |
9-21-5-4 | | 16-25 MPH in excess of limit | 4 |
9-21-5-5 | | Over 25 MPH in excess of limit | 6 |
9-21-5-6 | | |
9-21-5-11 | | |
9-21-5-12 | | |
(formerly 9-4-1-57) | | |
9-21-5-7 | Minimum speed violation, slow vehicle in improper lane | 2 |
9-21-5-8 |
9-21-5-9 |
9-21-8-2(b) |
(formerly 9-4-1-59, 9-4-1-63(5)) |
9-21-5-10 | Unsafe speed on bridge or elevated structure | 4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-60) |
9-21-6-1 | Speed contest on streets or highways (drag racing) | 8 |
(formerly 9-4-6-2) |
9-21-8-1 | Disregarding police Failure to comply with order of law enforcement officer directing | 6 |
(formerly 9-4-1-24) |
9-21-8-2(a) | Driving on left side of road when not permitted | 4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-63) |
9-21-8-4 | Improper passing of another vehicle proceeding in opposite direction on two lane highway | 4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-65) |
9-21-8-5 | Improper passing (cutting in); refusing to give way to overtaking vehicle | 4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-66) |
9-21-8-6 | Improper passing to the right | 4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-67) |
9-21-8-7 | Improper passing to on the left interfering with safety of oncoming traffic | 6 |
(formerly 9-4-1-68) |
9-21-8-7.5 | Failure to merge at Work site no passing | 8 |
9-21-8-8 | Driving to the left of center on 2-way two-way roadway (special conditions) | 4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-69) |
9-21-8-9 | Wrong way on a 1-way road one-way roadway | 4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-71(b)) |
9-21-8-10 | Driving left of rotary island | 4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-71) |
9-21-8-11 | Improper driving on roadways with traffic lanes | 4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-72) |
9-21-8-12 | Lane restriction violation by truck | 4 |
9-21-8-13 |
(formerly 9-4-1-64) |
9-21-8-14 | Following too closely | 6 |
9-21-8-15 |
9-21-8-16 |
(formerly 9-4-1-73) |
9-21-8-18 | Entrance or exit violation on limited access highways | 4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-74) |
9-21-8-21 | Improper turn at intersection | 4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-75) |
9-21-8-22 | U-turn on curve or crest of grade visibility less than 750 feet | 4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-76) |
9-21-8-23 | Unsafe start from parked position | 4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-77) |
9-21-8-24 | Failure to signal when required, improper signal | 2 |
9-21-8-25 |
9-21-8-26 |
9-21-8-27 |
9-21-8-28 |
(formerly 9-4-1-78, 9-4-1-79, 9-4-1-80) |
9-21-8-37 | Driver fails Failure to exercise due care to avoid for pedestrian | 6 |
(formerly 9-4-1-89) |
9-21-8-39 | Disregarding signal indicating approach of train | 6 |
(formerly 9-4-1-106) |
9-21-8-40 | Failure of commercial vehicle or other special vehicle to stop at railroad crossing | 8 + MS |
9-21-12-5 |
(formerly 9-4-1-108, 9-4-1-109) |
9-21-8-41 | Disregarding official traffic control device | 6 |
(formerly 9-4-1-33) |
9-21-8-50 | Reckless driving while operating a tractor-trailer combination | 8 |
(formerly 9-4-1-73(b)) |
9-21-8-51 | Failure to dim bright or blinding lights | 4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-56.2) |
9-21-8-52(a) | Reckless driving | 6 |
(formerly 9-4-1-56.1) |
9-21-8-52(b) | Reckless driving with damage to property or personal injury | 8 + MS |
(formerly 9-4-1-56.1) |
9-21-9-4 | No flashing amber or red light on slow moving vehicle when other lights not required (this is in addition to slow moving emblem) | 2 |
9-19-16-4 |
(formerly 9-8-10-4) |
9-21-10-1 | Motorcycle passenger violation | 4 |
(formerly 9-8-9-2(a)) |
9-21-10-3 | Carrying package or parcel on motorcycle (both hands not on handlebars) articles to prevent proper use of handlebars | 4 |
(formerly 9-8-9-2(c)) |
9-21-10-5 | Operating motorcycle without headlamp illuminated | 2 |
(formerly 9-8-9-2(e)) |
9-21-10-6 | Operating motorcycles three or more abreast in single lane | 4 |
(formerly 9-8-9-2(f)) |
9-21-10-6 | Depriving motor vehicle (including motorcycle) of full lane usage | 4 |
(formerly 9-8-9-2(f)) |
9-21-12-1 | Passing of school bus while loading or unloading | 8 |
(formerly 9-4-1-123) |
9-21-12-1 | Passing of school bus when arm signal is out | 8 |
(formerly 9-4-1-123) |
9-21-16-7 | Failure to park properly at right hand curb or in violation of parking restrictions posted by official signs (highway or street only) | 2 |
9-21-16-8 |
(formerly 9-4-1-115) |
9-24-1-6 | Operating without valid commercial license | 8 |
(formerly 9-1-4-26) |
9-24-6-15 | Operating a commercial motor vehicle with a BAC above .04 | 8 |
9-24-6-16 | Operating a commercial motor vehicle while disqualified | 8 |
9-24-7-2 | Driver education permit violation | 4 + AH |
(formerly 9-1-4-33(b)) |
9-24-7-3 | Learner permit violation | 4 + AH |
(formerly 9-1-4-33(c)) |
9-24-8-2 | Temporary motorcycle learner permit violation | 4 + AH |
(formerly 9-1-4-33.1) |
9-24-8-3 | Motorcycle learner permit violation | 4 + AH |
(formerly 9-1-4-33.2) |
9-24-8-4 | Improper motorcycle license endorsement | 6 |
(formerly 9-1-4-33.3) |
9-24-11-3 | Probationary license violation (under 18 years of age) | 4 |
9-24-11-7 | Violation of driver license restriction or mechanical control device requirement | 4 |
9-24-11-8(b) |
(formerly 9-1-4-37) |
9-24-18-1 | Operating without ever having a valid license | 6 + AH MS |
(formerly 9-1-4-26.5) |
9-24-18-2 | Misuse of license; use of false information; unauthentic license | 8 + AH |
(formerly 9-1-4-47) |
9-24-18-3 | Permitting unlicensed person to operate a motor vehicle | 4 + AH |
9-24-18-4 | Permitting unlawful use of a motor vehicle | 4 |
(formerly 9-1-4-49) |
9-24-18-5 | Driving while license is suspended or revoked | 8 + MS |
(formerly 9-1-4-52) |
9-24-18-8 | Unlawful use of license to obtain alcohol | 8 + MS |
(formerly 9-1-7-2) |
9-25-4-1 | Suspension of license and registration for violation of financial responsibility requirements | 2 + MS |
9-25-8-5 |
9-26-1-1 | Leaving the scene of accident; failure to give information; failure of other duties (personal injury, death, or property damage more than $750 total) | 8 + MS |
9-26-1-2 |
9-26-1-3 |
9-26-1-4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-40, 9-4-1-41, 9-4-1-42, 9-4-1-43, 9-4-1-44) |
9-26-1-2 | Leaving the scene of accident; failure to give information; failure of other duties (property damage only, less than $750 total) | 8 |
9-26-1-3 |
9-26-1-4 |
(formerly 9-4-1-40, 9-4-1-41, 9-4-1-42, 9-4-1-43, 9-4-1-44) |
9-30-4-8 | Operating a vehicle with suspended registration; violation of conditions of a restricted license | 8 + AH |
(formerly 9-2-1-30) |
9-30-5-1 | Operating with BAC above .10 or with controlled substance in bloodstream Per se operating while intoxicated (OWI) | 8 + MS |
(formerly 9-11-2-1) |
9-30-5-2 | Operating while intoxicated OWI | 8 + MS |
(formerly 9-11-2-4) |
9-30-5-3 | OWI with per se or OWI conviction in past 5 years | 8 + MS |
(formerly 9-11-2-3) |
9-30-5-4 | Per se or OWI resulting in causing injury to another | 8 + MS |
(formerly 9-11-2-4) |
9-30-5-5 | Per se or OWI resulting in causing death of another | 8 + MS |
(formerly 9-11-2-5) |
9-30-5-6 | Violation of probationary license (HTV) | 8 + MS |
9-30-5-13 |
(formerly 9-11-2-6) |
9-30-5-7 | Interlock device violation | 8 |
(formerly 9-11-2-7) |
9-30-5-8 | Tampering with interlock device | 8 |
(formerly 9-11-2-8) |
9-30-5-8.5 | Operating with at least BAC .02%, but less than BAC .10% .08% (under 21 years of age) Under 21 | 6 |
9-30-10-16 | Operating a vehicle while suspended as a habitual traffic violator | 8 + MS |
9-30-10-17 |
(formerly 9-12-3-1) |
9-30-13-1 | Criminal recklessness with vehicle | 8 + MS |
35-42-2-2 (9-30-13-1 was formerly 9-4-1-54.5) |
9-30-13-2 | Obstruction of traffic causing injury or death | 8 + MS |
35-42-2-4 (9-30-13-2 was formerly 9-4-1-54.5) |
9-30-13-3 | Criminal mischief with vehicle | 8 + MS |
35-43-1-2 (9-30-13-3 was formerly 9-4-1-54.5) |
9-30-13-4 | Involuntary manslaughter with a vehicle | 8 + MS |
35-42-1-4 (9-30-13-4 was formerly 9-4-1-54.5) |
9-30-13-4 | Reckless homicide with a vehicle | 8 + MS |
35-42-1-5 (9-30-13-4 was formerly 9-4-1-54.5) |
9-30-15-3 | Open container violation | 6 |
9-30-15-4 |
13-7-13-4 | Unlawful transportation of hazardous waste | 4 + MS |
14-15-8-8 | Operating a personal watercraft or motorboat while intoxicated | 8 + MS |
14-15-8-13 |
14-15-12-5 |
14-15-8-9 | Operation of motorboat after being ordered not to operate | 8 |
14-15-8-10 |
14-15-12-5 | Dangerous operation of a personal watercraft or motorboat | 8 |
14-15-12-10 | Unsafe operation of personal watercraft | 8 |
20-9.1-5-10 | Speeding in school bus: | |
| | Speed not indicated | 6 |
| | 1-15 MPH in excess of limit | 6 |
| | Over 15 MPH in excess of limit | 8 |
20-9.1-5-11 | Failure of school bus to stop at railroad crossing | 8 + MS |
20-9.1-5-12 | Stopping school bus to load or unload on left of 1-way one-way thoroughfare | 4 |
20-9.1-5-14 | Improper use or failure of school bus to display stop arm signal | 4 |
20-9.1-5-15 | Improper use or failure of school bus to use directional signals | 4 |
20-9.1-5-16 | Improper use or failure of school bus to use red flashing warning lights | 4 |
35-44-3-3 35-44.1-3-1(b) | Resisting law enforcement in vehicle | 8 + MS |
1The court has the authority to suspend an individual's driver license on any traffic violation. |
2Abbreviations have the following meaning: |
"AH" means automatic hearing. |
2 "MS" means mandatory suspension for a period of time up to one (1) year or as provided by statute or court order. |