Indiana exempts unfinished vehicle frames from equipment rules during limited trips

Manufacturers’ unfinished vehicle frames generally qualify for an exemption from these vehicle equipment rules during limited trips. Covered frames may be driven less than one mile or towed less than 40 miles on a highway that is not an interstate. The frame must be part of a vehicle manufacturer’s work in progress. Other exceptions stated in the chapter still apply. This section took effect on July 1, 2026.

Certain farm, road-work, and recreational vehicles generally qualify for an exemption from these vehicle equipment rules. Covered vehicles include equipment designed mainly for farm fields or premises, farm tractors, and road-work machinery, including road rollers. The exemption also covers golf carts and off-road vehicles. Golf carts and off-road vehicles qualify when operated in accordance with the local ordinances specified in the law. Other exceptions in the chapter still apply, including the fertilizer-trailer rule. This section took effect on July 1, 2026.

Covered fertilizer tank trailers and spreaders must meet all equipment requirements for trailers. The rule covers farm-type dry or liquid fertilizer tank trailers and spreaders pulled on a highway at more than 30 miles per hour. The towing vehicle must be a motor vehicle other than a farm tractor. This section took effect on July 1, 2026.