CHAPTER 3. GENERAL SIZE RESTRICTIONS
IC 9-20-3
Chapter 3. General Size Restrictions
IC 9-20-3-1
Vehicle and load restrictions
Sec. 1. Except as otherwise provided by law, the maximum
limitations on width, length, and height of vehicles imposed by this
chapter apply to the vehicle and load.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.
IC 9-20-3-2
Maximum width limitations; exemptions
Sec. 2. (a) The maximum width limitation, except width exclusive
devices in accordance with 23 CFR 658.15 or United States Public
Law 98-17, is eight (8) feet, six (6) inches.
(b) The width limits in subsection (a) do not apply to the
following:
(1) Machinery or equipment used in utility construction or
maintenance if the violation is the result of oversize tires.
(2) A recreational vehicle with appurtenances that make the
vehicle wider than the maximum width limitation described in
subsection (a), if:
(A) the appurtenances do not extend beyond the width of the
manufacturer installed exterior rear view mirrors of the
recreational vehicle or the motor vehicle providing motive
power; and
(B) the manufacturer installed exterior rear view mirrors
extend to only the distance necessary to afford the required
field of view for the vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.79-2000, SEC.1.
IC 9-20-3-3
Maximum height limitations
Sec. 3. (a) A vehicle may not exceed a total maximum height of
thirteen (13) feet, six (6) inches.
(b) The height limitations in subsection (a) do not require a
clearance of that height and do not relieve the owners of vehicles not
exceeding the limitations from liability for damage.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.
IC 9-20-3-4
Maximum length limitations
Sec. 4. A single vehicle operated under the vehicle's own motive
power may not exceed a length of forty (40) feet, except length
exclusive devices in accordance with 23 CFR 658.13. However:
(1) a recreational vehicle may not exceed forty-five (45) feet;
(2) a vehicle used by railroad companies to transport steel rails
in connection with a railroad construction, reconstruction, or
maintenance project may not exceed forty (40) feet;
(3) a bus is subject to IC 9-20-8-2; and
(4) a single vehicle equipped with permanently installed
specialized equipment used for lifting, reaching, pumping, or
spraying is allowed an additional five (5) feet for overhang of
the equipment. An allowable overhang may not be used to
transport cargo.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.91-1991, SEC.3;
P.L.79-2000, SEC.2.
IC 9-20-3-5
Width of load; limitations
Sec. 5. A vehicle may not carry a load extending beyond the line
of fenders on the left side of the vehicle or extending more than six
(6) inches beyond the line of the fenders on the right side of the
vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.
IC 9-20-3-6
Administration by department of state revenue
Sec. 6. The department of state revenue shall administer this
chapter.
As added by P.L.61-1996, SEC.21.