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Offenses; operating motor vehicle without ignition interlock device in Indiana
Offenses; operating motor vehicle without ignition interlock device is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 9-30-9-7.5. Its classification is not fixed: Indiana assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Ind. Code § 9-30-9-7.5.
What is the penalty for offenses; operating motor vehicle without ignition interlock device in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Operating without ignition interlock device — A person operates a motor vehicle without a functioning registered ignition interlock device while prohibited from doing so unless the vehicle is so equipped under section 5(c) or 7(c) of this chapter.; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (Knowing operation without ignition interlock device — A person operates a motor vehicle without a functioning registered ignition interlock device while knowing the person is prohibited from doing so unless the vehicle is so equipped under section 5(c) or 7(c) of this chapter.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Knowing operation without ignition interlock device — A person operates a motor vehicle without a functioning registered ignition interlock device while knowing the person is prohibited from doing so unless the vehicle is so equipped under section 5(c) or 7(c) of this chapter.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
Applies to current.
How is offenses; operating motor vehicle without ignition interlock device classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating without ignition interlock device | Class B Infraction | A person operates a motor vehicle without a functioning registered ignition interlock device while prohibited from doing so unless the vehicle is so equipped under section 5(c) or 7(c) of this chapter. | Ind. Code § 9-30-9-7.5(a) |
| Knowing operation without ignition interlock device | Class B Misdemeanor | A person operates a motor vehicle without a functioning registered ignition interlock device while knowing the person is prohibited from doing so unless the vehicle is so equipped under section 5(c) or 7(c) of this chapter. | Ind. Code § 9-30-9-7.5(b) |
Common questions about offenses; operating motor vehicle without ignition interlock device in Indiana
Is offenses; operating motor vehicle without ignition interlock device a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: offenses; operating motor vehicle without ignition interlock device ranges from a Class B Infraction to a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 9-30-9-7.5.
Operating without ignition interlock device: Class B Infraction (Ind. Code § 9-30-9-7.5(a)) · Knowing operation without ignition interlock device: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 9-30-9-7.5(b))
What are the penalties for offenses; operating motor vehicle without ignition interlock device in Indiana?
Penalties for offenses; operating motor vehicle without ignition interlock device in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Infraction up to a Class B Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers offenses; operating motor vehicle without ignition interlock device?
Offenses; operating motor vehicle without ignition interlock device is governed by Ind. Code § 9-30-9-7.5 (Offenses; operating motor vehicle without ignition interlock device).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.