§ 9-21-8-27 — Stop or turn signals; hand or arm signals; signal lamps; exception for farm equipment; highway travel

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a
stop or turn signal required under this chapter may be given by means
of the hand and arm or by a signal lamp or lamps or mechanical signal
device.
(b) This subsection does not apply to farm tractors and implements
of agriculture designed to be operated primarily in a farm field or on
farm premises. A motor vehicle in use on a highway must be equipped
with and a required signal shall be given by a signal lamp or lamps or
mechanical signal device when either of the following conditions exist:
(1) The distance from the center of the top of the steering post to
the left outside limit of the body, cab, or load of the motor vehicle
exceeds twenty-four (24) inches.
(2) The distance from the center of the top of the steering post to
the rear limit of the body or load of the motor vehicle exceeds
fourteen (14) feet. This measurement applies to a single vehicle
and a combination of vehicles.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-79.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.210-2005, SEC.33.