Sec. 11. Whenever a roadway has been divided into three (3) or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules apply:
(1) Upon a roadway that is divided into three (3) lanes, a vehicle may not be driven in the center lane except under any of the following conditions:
(A) When overtaking and passing another vehicle where the roadway is clearly visible and the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance.
(B) In preparation for a left turn.
(C) Where the center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding and is signposted to give notice of the allocation.
(2) Official signs may be erected directing slow-moving traffic to use a designated lane or allocating specified lanes to traffic moving in the same direction. A person who drives a vehicle shall obey the directions of each sign.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-72.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.164-2018, SEC.16.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 21. Traffic Regulation
9-21-8-1. Failure to Comply With Lawful Order or Law Enforcement Officer
9-21-8-2. Roadways; Use of Right Half; Exceptions; Traveling at Reduced Speeds
9-21-8-3. Lane Use Restrictions
9-21-8-4. Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions; Single Lane Roadways; Passing
9-21-8-5. Overtaking and Passing; Limitations; Exceptions
9-21-8-6. Overtaking and Passing on the Right; Conditions
9-21-8-7. Overtaking and Passing on the Left; Conditions
9-21-8-7.5. Overtaking and Passing; Worksite No Passing Zones
9-21-8-8. Driving to the Left Side of the Roadway; Conditions
9-21-8-10.5. Right-of-Way in a Roundabout
9-21-8-11. Roadways Divided Into Three or More Clearly Marked Lanes; Rules
9-21-8-11.5. Roadways Divided Into Two or More Clearly Marked Lanes; Rules
9-21-8-12. Interstate Highways; Lane Use Restrictions for Trucks
9-21-8-13. Interstate Highways Consisting of at Least Three Lanes; Lane Use Restrictions for Trucks
9-21-8-14. Following Other Vehicles; Distance Restrictions
9-21-8-15. Trucks and Tractor-Trailers; Following Other Trucks; Distance Restrictions
9-21-8-16. Caravans and Motorcades; Distance Between Vehicles; Exceptions
9-21-8-17. Divided Highways; Restrictions
9-21-8-18. Limited Access Facilities; Entrance and Exit to and From
9-21-8-20. Pedestrians, Bicycles, and Other Nonmotorized Traffic; Prohibition on Use of Highways
9-21-8-21. Intersections; Right and Left Turns
9-21-8-22. Grades; Proceeding in Opposite Direction on Approach to Crest
9-21-8-23. Starting a Vehicle That Is Stopped, Standing, or Parked
9-21-8-26. Stopping or Sudden Decrease in Speed; Signal
9-21-8-28. Hand and Arm Signals; Left Turn; Right Turn; Decrease in Speed
9-21-8-29. Intersections; Vehicles Approaching From Different Highways; Yield of Right-of-Way
9-21-8-30. Intersections; Vehicles Approaching From Opposite Directions; Yield of Right-of-Way
9-21-8-31. Entrance to Through Highways; Stopping; Yield of Right-of-Way
9-21-8-32. Stop Signs at Intersections; Duty to Obey
9-21-8-33. Yield Signs; Collision With Pedestrian or Vehicle
9-21-8-34. Entrance to Highway From Private Road or Driveway; Yield of Right-of-Way
9-21-8-35. Vehicles Displaying Flashing Lights; Yield Right-of-Way; Violation
9-21-8-36. Traffic Control Signals Not in Operation
9-21-8-37. Pedestrians and Children; Due Care; Caution
9-21-8-39. Railroad Grade Crossings
9-21-8-40. Heavy Equipment or Structures; Railroad Grade Crossings; Notice; Procedure
9-21-8-41.5. Vehicle Entering School Crossing Zone; Obeyance of Instructions
9-21-8-41.7. Duty of Vehicle Operator to Obey Instructions of Railroad Flagman
9-21-8-42. Sidewalks; Approaching From an Alley, Driveway, or Building
9-21-8-43. Loaded Vehicles; Passengers; Obstruction of View; Interference With Control of Vehicle
9-21-8-44. Coasting in Neutral When Traveling Upon a Down Grade; Prohibition
9-21-8-44.5. Compression Release Engine Brakes
9-21-8-45. Farm Wagons; Interstate and State Highways; Prohibitions
9-21-8-46. Implements of Agriculture on Interstate Highways
9-21-8-47. Vehicles That Must Be Operated to Avoid Damage to Highways or Interference With Traffic
9-21-8-48. Vehicles With Contents Escaping; Prohibition From Operation; Exceptions
9-21-8-49. Violations; Class C Infraction; Class a Infraction if Bodily Injury; Exceptions
9-21-8-50. Reckless Operation of a Tractor-Trailer Combination; Class B Misdemeanor
9-21-8-51. Blinding Lights; Failure to Dim
9-21-8-56. Highway Work Zones; Penalties for Violations
9-21-8-57. Operation of Golf Cart on Highway
9-21-8-58. Intrastate Carriers of Metal Coils; Certification
9-21-8-59. Use of Telecommunications Device While Operating a Moving Motor Vehicle