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Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8 — Ignition interlock device offenses; tampering

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 5: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Indiana Code.

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Full text of Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.

Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 8. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally tampers with an ignition interlock device for the purpose of: (1) circumventing the ignition interlock device; or (2) rendering the ignition interlock device inaccurate or inoperative; commits a Class B misdemeanor. (b) A person who solicits another person to: (1) blow into an ignition interlock device; or (2) start a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device; for the purpose of providing an operable vehicle to a person who is restricted to driving a vehicle with the ignition interlock device commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-2-8.]

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Is ignition interlock device offenses; tampering a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: ignition interlock device offenses; tampering ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8.

Tampering with ignition interlock device: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8(a)) · Soliciting another to circumvent ignition interlock device: Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8(b))

Which Indiana statute covers ignition interlock device offenses; tampering?

Ignition interlock device offenses; tampering is governed by Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8 (Ignition interlock device offenses; tampering).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.