State has a Far Right as Practicable Requirement

Indiana bicyclists have the same rights and duties as vehicle drivers on the roadway and are not subject to a statewide requirement to ride as far right as practicable; the code instead regulates lane position only through its two-abreast rule.

Allows Two Abreast Riding

Indiana bicyclists may ride two abreast on a roadway. Riding more than two abreast is prohibited except on paths or roadway sections reserved exclusively for bicycles.

Single File is Required

Indiana does not require single-file riding. The statute permits riding two abreast and only bars more than two abreast outside bicycle-exclusive facilities.

Has a Safe Passing Law

Indiana requires a motorist overtaking a bicycle or electric bicycle to leave at least three feet of clearance and not return to the lane until safely past the rider. Passing in a no-passing zone is allowed if the driver otherwise complies with these requirements.

Helmets are required on the road

Indiana has no statewide helmet requirement for standard bicycles; local ordinances may impose one for minors. Riders and passengers under 18 must wear a helmet when operating or riding as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle.

If Bike Lanes are present, they are required ( except when unsafe )

Indiana's bicycle statute does not require cyclists to use a bike lane or path when one is available; riders have the general rights and duties of vehicle operators on the roadway.

Riders may use the sidewalks

Indiana has no statewide statute permitting or prohibiting bicycles on sidewalks. Sidewalk use is governed entirely by local ordinance, which varies by city and town.

Does the Impeding Statute Apply to Bikes

Indiana's general slow-driving/impeding-traffic statute is written for motor vehicles and does not by its terms apply to bicycles. Riders may occupy the lane while riding two abreast; Indiana has no bicycle-specific statute defining when that becomes unlawful impeding.

Whether cyclists may treat stop signs as yield signs (the "Idaho stop").

Indiana has a limited "dead red" allowance: after stopping at a red traffic signal for at least 120 seconds, a bicyclist may treat the signal as a stop sign and proceed with caution once it is safe. This is narrower than a full Idaho-style stop-as-yield law — it applies only to traffic signals (not stop signs), still requires a complete stop, and only after the 120-second wait.

Restrictions exist on e-bikes and usage

Indiana regulates e-bikes under a three-class system. A person under 15 may not operate a Class 3 e-bike, riders and passengers under 18 on a Class 3 e-bike must wear a helmet, and Class 3 e-bikes are restricted on bicycle and multipurpose paths unless the path runs adjacent to a roadway or local authorization is given.

Allows the concept of Contributory Negligence that allows any contributory fault resuls in 'no fault'

Indiana uses modified comparative fault under the Comparative Fault Act. An injured cyclist's damages are reduced by their percentage of fault, and recovery is barred entirely if their fault is greater than the combined fault of all other parties (i.e., 51% or more at fault).