Indiana Code 9-30-2-2. Uniform and badge; marked police vehicle; exceptions
(1) wearing a distinctive uniform and a badge of authority; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-30-2-2
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Highway: includes county bridges and state and county roads, unless otherwise expressly provided. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
that will clearly show the officer or the officer’s vehicle to casual observations to be an officer or a police vehicle.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to an officer in an unmarked police vehicle making an arrest or issuing a traffic information and summons:
(1) when there is a uniformed officer present at the time of the arrest; or
(2) for a violation of one (1) or more of the following:
(A) IC 9-21-8-52(a)(1)(A) (reckless driving causing endangerment).
(B) IC 9-21-8-52(b) as a Level 6 felony (recklessly passing a stopped school bus resulting in bodily injury).
(C) IC 9-21-8-52(b) as a Level 5 felony (recklessly passing a stopped school bus resulting in death).
(D) IC 9-30-5-2(b) as a Class A misdemeanor (operating while intoxicated in a manner that endangers a person).
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-8-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.592; P.L.164-2018, SEC.18; P.L.144-2019, SEC.11.