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Vehicle platoon in Indiana Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session

In Indiana criminal law, “Vehicle platoon” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.

What does “Vehicle platoon” mean in Indiana criminal law?

"Vehicle platoon" means a group of motor vehicles that are traveling in a unified manner under electronic coordination at speeds and following distances that are faster and closer than would be reasonable and prudent without electronic coordination. (Ind. Code § 9-21-8-0.5)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.