Sec. 37. Notwithstanding other provisions of this article or a local ordinance, a person who drives a vehicle shall do the following:
(1) Exercise due care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian or a person propelling a human powered vehicle, giving an audible signal when necessary.
(2) Exercise proper caution upon observing a child or an obviously confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated person.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-89.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
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