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69 INDIANA Statewide Regulations The State of Indiana generally regulates motor vehicles operating within the state. Ind. Code § 9 (2007). For more information, contact the Indiana DOT at http://www.in.gov/indot/. IndianaâIndianapolis International Airport (IND) Overview IND is owned and operated by the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA). The authority regulates ground transportation primarily through agreements with service providers. Taxicabs must comply with the authorityâs Taxicab Rules and Regulations. IND is a semi-closed system. Local IAA Ground Transportation Agreement Notes.âIAA agreements with commercial ground transportation service providers are largely standardized for all types of service. There is no formal ground transportation policy, but the IAA will not enter into an agreement without the following requirements: General Policies Vehicles must have an AVI transponder. Passengers may only be loaded in designated zones. All operators must carry a minimum level of insurance. Requirements are based on vehicle type and operation. Vehicle Operations Operators are assigned an operating area in their agreement with the IAA. Typically, rules are included regarding the time, place, manner, and scope of permissible business operations. All vehicles will receive a permit sticker following an inspection by the IAA. Shared Ride Authorizations Shared ride providers must be registered with either the City of Indianapolis or the State of Indiana and comply with any rate restrictions. Contract Van Agreements Each contract van agreement grants the operator exclusive rights to transportation between the airport and a single location. Taxicab Rules and Regulations Cited as: IAA Taxicab Regs. § x (2007). Permits Permit operators must be licensed by the City of
70 Indianapolis. IAA Taxicab Regs. § 1 (2007). Vehicle Standards Vehicles must display city-required insurance stickers and comply with all city rules. IAA Taxicab Regs. § 2 (2007). Driver Rules Drivers may not solicit passengers, and must comply with general commercial conduct rules. IAA Taxicab Regs. §§ 4, 9 (2007). Fees Operators must pay annual and trip fees. IAA Taxicab Regs. § 3 (2007). Suspensions and Revocations Penalties are determined at the discretion of the IAA. IAA Taxicab Regs. § 10 (2007). Federal Jurisdiction Vehicles carrying passengers with immediate prior or subsequent movement by air and staying within a 25-mi radius of IND are exempt from FMCSA regulations. 49 C.F.R. § 372.117 (2007). Transportation within the municipal limits of Indianapolis is exempt. 49 U.S.C.S. § 13506 (2007). In addition, FMCSA regulations define a special exempt area: â(a) The Consolidated City of Indianapolis, Ind., itself. (b) All of any municipality wholly surrounded or so surrounded except for a water boundary, by the Consolidated City of Indianapolis. 49 CFR 399 App. F (2007).â Contact Information General Information (317) 487-9594 Media Relations (317) 487-5025