Sec. 11. (a) A person who owns or operates a vehicle, an object, or a contrivance unlawfully operated or moved on a highway or bridge is jointly and severally responsible for all damages to the highway or bridge as a result of a violation of this article.
(b) The:
(1) attorney general on behalf of the state, for state highways; and
(2) proper legal officer on behalf of the county, township, or municipality affected;
shall bring a civil action against the person involved to recover the damages sustained.
(c) All funds recovered shall be credited to the proper highway fund to be used for the reimbursement of the cost of repairing the damaged highways and bridges.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-1-18.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 20. Size and Weight Regulation
Chapter 18. Penalties and Enforcement
9-20-18-3. Detention of Vehicles; Bond; Impoundment of Property
9-20-18-4. Movement of Vehicle Following Impoundment; Class a Infraction
9-20-18-5. Impoundment of Cargo
9-20-18-6. Notification of Location of Cargo to Shipper
9-20-18-7. Criminal Liability; Defenses; Knowledge of Violation; Fine; Payment; Sale of Property
9-20-18-10. Maintenance Personnel; Assistance in Enforcement; Powers and Duties; Compensation
9-20-18-11. Damage to Highways and Bridges; Liability; Civil Action
9-20-18-14. Loads Not Securely Fastened; Class C Infraction
9-20-18-15. Enforcement of Size and Weight Restrictions; Cooperation Among Departments
9-20-18-16. Interstate Compacts and Agreements; Violations Subject to Ic 9-28