Bill > HB1548

This bill enhances penalties and consequences for driving without a valid driver's license in Indiana. Specifically, the bill increases the severity of penalties for operating a motor vehicle without a license, escalating from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor for repeat offenders, and potentially to a Level 6 felony if bodily injury occurs or a Level 5 felony if the driving results in death or catastrophic injury. The bill also introduces new provisions that require an unlicensed driver who is at fault in an accident to pay the insurance deductibles for other non-at-fault parties involved. Additionally, the legislation mandates that a motor vehicle be impounded if an individual operates it without financial responsibility, a valid registration certificate, or valid driving privileges, and the driver cannot reclaim the vehicle until they provide proof of these requirements. These changes aim to discourage driving without proper authorization and reduce potential risks to public safety by imposing stricter consequences for non-compliant drivers.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1548/details