Sec. 105. (a) "Motor vehicle" means, except as
otherwise provided in this section, a vehicle that is self-propelled. The
term does not include a farm tractor, an implement of agriculture
designed to be operated primarily in a farm field or on farm premises,
an electric bicycle, an electric foot scooter, or an electric personal
assistive mobility device.
(b) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-21, means:
(1) a vehicle that is self-propelled; or
(2) a vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from
overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
The term does not include an electric foot scooter.
(c) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-32-1 through IC 9-32-11,
IC 9-32-13-25, IC 9-32-13-26, IC 9-32-14, and IC 9-32-16 through IC 9-32-18, includes a semitrailer, a trailer, an off-road vehicle, a
snowmobile, a mini-truck, a manufactured home, or a recreational
vehicle. The term does not include an electric foot scooter.
(d) "Motor vehicle", for purposes of IC 9-32-13 (except IC 9-32-13-25 and IC 9-32-13-26) and IC 9-32-15, includes a semitrailer,
an off-road vehicle, a snowmobile, a mini-truck, a manufactured home,
or a recreational vehicle. The term does not include:
(1) an electric foot scooter; or
(2) a trailer that is:
(A) without motive power;
(B) designed for carrying property; and
(C) designed for being drawn by a motor vehicle.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly
9-1-1-2 part; 9-4-8-4 part; 9-7-3-1 part; 9-10-1-1 part; subsection
(b) formerly 9-4-1-2(b); subsection (c) formerly 9-2-1-2(j).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.94-1997,
SEC.1; P.L.143-2002, SEC.2; P.L.248-2003, SEC.2 and P.L.265-2003,
SEC.2; P.L.210-2005, SEC.9; P.L.191-2007, SEC.1; P.L.9-2010,
SEC.8; P.L.92-2013, SEC.25; P.L.221-2014, SEC.12; P.L.174-2016,
SEC.8; P.L.198-2016, SEC.133; P.L.142-2019, SEC.2; P.L.206-2019,
SEC.8; P.L.211-2019, SEC.7; P.L.120-2020, SEC.11; P.L.185-2025,
SEC.1.
Notes of Decisions
Michael J. Lock v. State of Indiana, 971 N.E.2d 71 (Ind. 2012).
· cites it 10× “” Ind. Code § 9-13-2-105 (d) (2010). A “motorized bicycle,” in turn, is defined as 4 a two (2) or three (3) wheeled vehicle that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or a battery powered motor, and if powered by an internal combustion engine, has the following: (1) An…”
Lock v. State, 952 N.E.2d 280 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011).
· cites it 20× “See Ind.Code § 9-13-2-105. The burden never was on Lock to prove what he drove was a motorized bicycle, as its status as a motor vehicle is an element of the crime *283 alleged.”
Christopher Smith v. State of Indiana, 8 N.E.3d 668 (Ind. 2014).
· cites it 4× “Do we forgive the individual who, after his driver’s license is suspended, is caught driving a bus but claims he did not know a bus was a motor vehicle? See Ind. Code §§ 9-13-2-105 , -30-10-16 (2010).”
Brown v. State, 830 N.E.2d 956 (Ind. Ct. App. 2005).
· cites it 4× “Finally, as set forth in Indiana Code section 9-13-2-105(d), the only limitation pertaining to the definition of "motor vehicle" is the specific exclusion of a motorized bicycle.”
Veness v. Midland Risk Ins. Co., 732 N.E.2d 209 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000).
· cites it 4× “Ind. Code § 9-13-2-105 (a) generally defines “motor vehicle” as “a vehicle that is self-propelled.”
Baird v. State, 955 N.E.2d 845 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011).
· cites it 7× “” Ind.Code § 9-13-2-105. 3 This inherently includes “motorcycles.”
State v. Drubert, 686 N.E.2d 918 (Ind. Ct. App. 1997).
· cites it 6× “” Ind.Code § 9-13-2-105(a). 2 “Motorized bicycle” is defined in pertinent part in a separate code section as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor, and which, if powered by an internal combustion engine, has a…”
State v. Weyer, 831 N.E.2d 175 (Ind. Ct. App. 2005).
· cites it 4× “I.C. § 9-13-2-105(a). In this case, the ATV was clearly self-propelled, as it could travel at speeds of eighty miles-per-hour.”
Annis v. State, 917 N.E.2d 722 (Ind. Ct. App. 2009).
· cites it 2× “Ind.Code § 9-13-2-105(d). A motorized bicycle is defined as a vehicle with two or three wheels that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or a battery powered motor, and if powered by an internal combustion engine, has the following: (1) An engine rating of not more than…”
Progressive Paloverde Ins. v. Jacob P. Arnold, 16 N.E.3d 993 (Ind. Ct. App. 2014).
· cites it 2× “Uninsured motorist coverage or underinsured motorist coverage may be offered by an insurer in an amount exceeding the limits of liability specified in the bodily injury and property damage liability provisions of the insured’s policy. Ind.”
J.B. v. State, 748 N.E.2d 914 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001).
· cites it 2× “1995); Ind.Code § 9-13-2-105 (Burns Code Ed. Repl.”
Barker v. State, 681 N.E.2d 727 (Ind. Ct. App. 1997).
· cites it 2× “Ind.Code § 9-13-2-105(a) (1993) defines “motor vehicle” as “a vehicle that is self-propelled.”
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-105(a): 10 cases
Michael J. Lock v. State of Indiana, 971 N.E.2d 71 (Ind. 2012).
“” Ind. Code § 9-13-2-105 (d) (2010). A “motorized bicycle,” in turn, is defined as 4 a two (2) or three (3) wheeled vehicle that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or a battery powered motor, and if powered by an internal combustion engine, has the following: (1) An…”
Lock v. State, 952 N.E.2d 280 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011).
“See Ind.Code § 9-13-2-105. The burden never was on Lock to prove what he drove was a motorized bicycle, as its status as a motor vehicle is an element of the crime *283 alleged.”
State v. Weyer, 831 N.E.2d 175 (Ind. Ct. App. 2005).
“I.C. § 9-13-2-105(a). In this case, the ATV was clearly self-propelled, as it could travel at speeds of eighty miles-per-hour.”
State v. Drubert, 686 N.E.2d 918 (Ind. Ct. App. 1997).
“” Ind.Code § 9-13-2-105(a). 2 “Motorized bicycle” is defined in pertinent part in a separate code section as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor, and which, if powered by an internal combustion engine, has a…”
Barker v. State, 681 N.E.2d 727 (Ind. Ct. App. 1997).
“Ind.Code § 9-13-2-105(a) (1993) defines “motor vehicle” as “a vehicle that is self-propelled.”
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-105(b): 2 cases
State v. Drubert, 686 N.E.2d 918 (Ind. Ct. App. 1997).
“” Ind.Code § 9-13-2-105(a). 2 “Motorized bicycle” is defined in pertinent part in a separate code section as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor, and which, if powered by an internal combustion engine, has a…”
Ind. Code § 9-13-2-105(d): 5 cases
Michael J. Lock v. State of Indiana, 971 N.E.2d 71 (Ind. 2012).
“” Ind. Code § 9-13-2-105 (d) (2010). A “motorized bicycle,” in turn, is defined as 4 a two (2) or three (3) wheeled vehicle that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or a battery powered motor, and if powered by an internal combustion engine, has the following: (1) An…”
Lock v. State, 952 N.E.2d 280 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011).
“See Ind.Code § 9-13-2-105. The burden never was on Lock to prove what he drove was a motorized bicycle, as its status as a motor vehicle is an element of the crime *283 alleged.”
Brown v. State, 830 N.E.2d 956 (Ind. Ct. App. 2005).
“Finally, as set forth in Indiana Code section 9-13-2-105(d), the only limitation pertaining to the definition of "motor vehicle" is the specific exclusion of a motorized bicycle.”
Annis v. State, 917 N.E.2d 722 (Ind. Ct. App. 2009).
“Ind.Code § 9-13-2-105(d). A motorized bicycle is defined as a vehicle with two or three wheels that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or a battery powered motor, and if powered by an internal combustion engine, has the following: (1) An engine rating of not more than…”
State v. Drubert, 686 N.E.2d 918 (Ind. Ct. App. 1997).
“” Ind.Code § 9-13-2-105(a). 2 “Motorized bicycle” is defined in pertinent part in a separate code section as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor, and which, if powered by an internal combustion engine, has a…”
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