Indiana § 9-20-8-2 - Maximum length limitations
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§ 9-20-8-2. Maximum length limitations
Sec. 2. The maximum length limitations for buses are as follows:
(1) For an articulating bus used for public transportation purposes, sixty-five (65) feet.
(2) For a school bus, forty-two (42) feet.
(3) For all others, forty-five (45) feet.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: 9-8-1-2(a) part; 9-8-2.5-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.122-1993, SEC.5; P.L.110-1995, SEC.32; P.L.114-2007, SEC.1; P.L.198-2016, SEC.346.
IC 9-20-9Chapter 9. Special Restrictions Concerning Combined Vehicles and Towing Permits
9-20-9-1"Drive away or tow away" defined; combinations of two vehicles; length limitations; exemptions 9-20-9-2Combinations of three or more coupled vehicles; length limitations 9-20-9-3Transport of vehicles or boats by tow bar, saddle mount, or full mount methods; maximum length 9-20-9-4Hauling of vehicles or parts of vehicles 9-20-9-5Loads on vehicles or combinations of vehicles; length limitations 9-20-9-6Transport of vehicles or boats by stinger-steered vehicle; length limitations 9-20-9-7Transportation of loads consisting of equipment designed to convert trucks into vehicles equipped with living quarters; width limitations 9-20-9-8Draw bar or other couplers; length limitations; safety devices; compliance requirements 9-20-9-9Combinations of vehicles exceeding dimensional and weight restrictions; conditions for operation 9-20-9-10Combinations of vehicles exceeding dimensional and weight restrictions; conditions for operation; fee 9-20-9-11Combinations of vehicles traveling less than 50 miles; exemption from permit
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