Indiana § 9-19-3-5 - Mechanical connection from operating lever to brake shoes or bands
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§ 9-19-3-5. Mechanical connection from operating lever to brake shoes or bands
Sec. 5. One (1) of the two (2) means of brake operation under section 1 of this chapter must consist of a mechanical connection from the operating lever to the brake shoes or bands. The brake must be capable of holding the vehicle or a combination of vehicles stationary under any condition of loading on any upgrade or downgrade upon which the vehicle is operated.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-32(5).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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