What Indiana law says about worksite speed control systems

This page quotes chapter 32 of article 23 of title 8 of the Indiana Code (IC 8-23-32) (iga.in.gov, Indiana Code 2026 edition, retrieved 29 Oct 2026). It also quotes statements of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) on its Indiana Safe Zones page (in.gov/indot) and on the Indiana Safe Zones site (safezonesin.com), including a program annual report, all retrieved 29 Oct 2026 and listed under Sources below. It does not apply them to any notice. Confirm what your paper says.

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Another page quotes section 2 and parts of section 11 of chapter 5 of article 21 of title 9 (IC 9-21-5-2 and IC 9-21-5-11), on maximum speed limits and worksite speed limits, and parts of IC 34-28-5-4, with State Board of Accounts, county clerk, and Bureau of Motor Vehicles pages: What an Indiana speeding ticket is.

The Indiana Code text below is quoted from the iga.in.gov chapter PDF as shown when retrieved on 29 Oct 2026. Each page of that Code PDF is marked “Indiana Code 2026”, and the Code PDF is headed “Chapter 32. Worksite Speed Control Pilot Program”. This page covers that chapter and the program INDOT describes under it only; it does not cover any other camera program.

What IC 8-23-32-1 says about applicability

IC 8-23-32-1: “This chapter applies to a part of a road or bridge on the interstate system (as defined in IC 8-23-1.1-24) or a U.S. route.” The Code PDF prints after section 1: “As added by P.L.120-2023, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.42.”

That is the statute’s statement. This page does not say how that statement applies to a particular citation, license, or insurance policy. This page does not quote IC 8-23-1.1-24 or P.L.145-2026, and it does not say whether a particular road or bridge is on the interstate system or is a U.S. route.

What IC 8-23-32-10 and IC 8-23-32-11 say about the pilot program and operation of systems

IC 8-23-32-10(a): “The department shall establish the worksite speed control pilot program for the purpose of enforcing worksite speed limits.”

IC 8-23-32-10(b): “The department shall work in coordination with the state police department to administer the pilot program.”

IC 8-23-32-10(c): “The department and the state police department shall enter into an agreement to share information regarding the pilot program.”

IC 8-23-32-10(d): “The department may enter into an agreement with a third party vendor to assist in the administration of the pilot program.”

IC 8-23-32-11(a): “The department shall operate a worksite speed control system installed under this chapter only when: (1) highway construction or maintenance is occurring; and (2) workers are present; at a worksite.”

IC 8-23-32-11(b): “The department may purchase not more than four (4) worksite speed control systems under the pilot program.”

IC 8-23-32-11(c): “The department may operate and monitor not more than four (4) worksites in a single calendar year.”

IC 8-23-32-11(d): “Before installing a worksite speed control system, the department shall do the following:”

(1) “Conduct a public information campaign to inform drivers about the use of a worksite speed control system to detect speeds in excess of a worksite speed limit.”
(2) “Post signs indicating that worksite speed limits are monitored by a worksite speed control system before the entrance to a worksite in which a worksite speed control system is in use.”

That is the statute’s statement. This page does not say how that statement applies to a particular citation, license, or insurance policy. This page quotes all of sections 10 and 11. Chapter 32 has other sections, including sections 2 to 9 on terms it uses and sections 12 to 16, 20, and 21, that this page does not cover. This page does not say where a system is operated or whether workers were present at a particular time.

What IC 8-23-32-17 says about owner liability

IC 8-23-32-17(a): “Except as provided in subsection (d), the owner of a motor vehicle identified through a worksite speed control system is liable for the civil penalty described in section 18 of this chapter for exceeding a worksite speed limit.”

IC 8-23-32-17(b): “There is a rebuttable presumption that the owner of a motor vehicle that is the subject of a photograph or recorded image was operating the motor vehicle when the photograph or recorded image was obtained through a worksite speed control system.”

IC 8-23-32-17(c): “The presumption under subsection (b) does not apply to an owner of a motor vehicle that is a motor vehicle rental company.”

IC 8-23-32-17(d): “The owner of a motor vehicle may submit information as determined by the department to rebut the presumption created by subsection (b).”

IC 8-23-32-17(e): “It is a defense under this section if any of the following apply:”

(1) “The person receiving a notice of violation issued pursuant to this chapter: (A) was not the owner of the motor vehicle; or (B) was not driving the motor vehicle; at the time that the worksite speed limit was exceeded.”
(2) “The vehicle was reported stolen prior to the time that the worksite speed limit was exceeded and was not recovered prior to that time.”
(3) “The worksite speed control system was not properly tested for accuracy, certification, or calibration.”
(4) “Workers were not present in the worksite at the time that the worksite speed limit was exceeded.”

That is the statute’s statement. This page does not say how that statement applies to a particular citation, license, or insurance policy. This page quotes all of section 17. Section 18 of chapter 32 is quoted below. This page does not say what information the department accepts or whether any paragraph applies to a particular notice.

What IC 8-23-32-18 says about civil penalties

IC 8-23-32-18(a): “This section does not apply to a person who has been charged with an infraction for a violation of IC 9-21-5-11.”

IC 8-23-32-18(b): “The department shall assess a civil penalty against a person who exceeds a worksite speed limit if the worksite speed control system indicates that the operator of a motor vehicle has exceeded the worksite speed limit by at least eleven (11) miles per hour.”

IC 8-23-32-18(c): “A person who exceeds a worksite speed limit that is detected under this chapter is subject to the following civil penalties:”

(1) “A written warning for the first violation.”
(2) “A civil penalty of seventy-five dollars ($75) for the second violation.”
(3) “A civil penalty of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for the third and each subsequent violation.”

IC 8-23-32-18(d): “A civil penalty collected under this section shall be deposited in the state general fund.”

IC 8-23-32-18(e): “A person assessed a civil penalty under this section is not liable for an infraction for a violation of IC 9-21-5-11.”

That is the statute’s statement. This page does not say how that statement applies to a particular citation, license, or insurance policy. This page quotes all of section 18. This page does not quote IC 9-21-5-11; the speeding page linked above quotes subsections (c), (d), and (g) of it. This page does not say which violation a particular notice counts as.

What IC 8-23-32-19 says about administrative procedures

IC 8-23-32-19: “IC 4-21.5 applies to: (1) a determination; (2) a notice; (3) a hearing; and (4) an appeal; under this chapter.”

That is the statute’s statement. This page does not say how that statement applies to a particular citation, license, or insurance policy. This page does not quote IC 4-21.5 or any rule adopted under section 21 of chapter 32, and it does not say what steps or deadlines apply to a particular notice.

What the INDOT Indiana Safe Zones page says about the program

The INDOT page, headed “Indiana Safe Zones”, states: “The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is piloting a worksite speed control program, known as Indiana Safe Zones, aimed at enhancing safety in roadway worksites across the state. This program is designed to slow down vehicles, reduce crashes, and save lives of both motorists and roadway workers.”

The INDOT page states, under “Program Overview”: “The pilot program permits the use of four automated systems to monitor speeds in work zones, using advanced speed detection technology such as LiDAR and radar to monitor the speed of passing vehicles. Camera technology will document vehicles traveling 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit using images of rear license plates. Multiple warning signs will be in place as drivers enter and exit worksites where Safe Zones is active. Workers must be present for violations to be valid. Penalties will be sent to vehicle owners via mail.”

The INDOT page states, under “Background”: “Indiana’s Worksite Speed Control Pilot Program (Safe Zones) was authorized by House Enrolled Act 1015 during the 2023 legislative session. HEA 1015 was officially enacted July 1, 2023.”

Those are the agency page’s statements. The INDOT page has another paragraph, under “Program Partners”, that this page does not cover. This page does not quote House Enrolled Act 1015.

What the Indiana Safe Zones FAQ page says about how the systems work

The Safe Zones FAQ page states, under “How do the Safe Zones camera systems work?”: “Signs are posted as motorists enter and exit worksites notifying them that vehicle speeds are being monitored by an automated system.” It continues: “Presence of truck-mounted speed timing devices in the work zone. When a vehicle is traveling 11 mph or more than the posted speed limit, the system captures an image of the vehicle’s rear license plate. After the data is validated, violations are certified and issued to the owner of the vehicle by mail.” It continues: “The first violation will result in a zero-fine warning, the second in a $75 civil penalty, and every violation thereafter a penalty of $150. In accordance with state statute, collected penalties go into the state’s General Fund.” It continues: “For violations to be valid, workers must be present at the worksite at the time of the event.”

The Safe Zones FAQ page states, under “Will I receive any points on my driver's license?”: “The violation is considered a civil penalty, therefore no points will be assessed.”

The Safe Zones FAQ page states, under “If I receive a Safe Zones warning or violation, does my record ever reset?”: “Yes. Warnings and violations are only kept for two years. If you go two full years without any new events, your record resets.”

Those are the agency page’s statements. The FAQ page has other questions and answers that this page does not cover.

What the Indiana Safe Zones Resources page lists

The Safe Zones Resources page states: “Progression of penalties:”

“First violation: Zero-fine warning”
“Second violation: $75 civil fine”
“Third and subsequent violations: $150 civil fine”

The Safe Zones Resources page continues: “Collected penalties go into the state’s General Fund.”

That is the agency page’s statement. The Resources page also has a list headed “Active Safe Zones Locations”. This page does not list enforcement locations; the list is on the Indiana Safe Zones Resources page. The Resources page has other parts, including links to program documents, that this page does not cover.

What the INDOT annual report says about deployments and violations

The annual report is headed “Annual Report”, “Worksite Speed Control System (WSCS) Program”, and “November 2025”, and is marked “Prepared for: Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation”. The annual report states, under “DEPLOYMENT/VIOLATION HISTORY”: “The pre-enforcement period began on August 14, 2024, and concluded on April 25, 2025. Live enforcement began on May 5, 2025. During the pre-enforcement period, 381 deployments were completed and resulted in the issuance of over 108,000 courtesy notices. As of June 30, 2025, the live enforcement period completed 95 deployments and issued over 70,000 violations.”

Those are the report’s statements, for the period the report covers. The report has other sentences, tables, and sections, including sentences naming where systems were deployed, that this page does not cover. This page does not state figures for any later period.

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