Indiana Administrative Code Title 120 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
Title 120 of the Indiana Administrative Code covers the Department of Highways, detailing regulations related to state highway operations and infrastructure. Here's a structured overview:
📘 Title 120 – DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
• Article 1 – General Provisions (Transferred)
Originally established general rules and definitions governing the Department of Highways (120 IAC 1).
Transferred to the Indiana Department of Transportation under 105 IAC 6 by P.L. 112‑1989, effective July 1, 1989
• Article 2 – Permits
Covers vehicle and work-related permits under highway jurisdiction (e.g., utility work, moving equipment).
Comprised of rules such as 120 IAC 2‑1 and 120 IAC 2‑2 .
These remain active within Title 120.
• Article 3 – Prequalification of Contractors and Bidding (Transferred)
Originally set standards for contractor qualifications and bidding processes (120 IAC 3).
Now consolidated under INDOT regulations
• Article 4 – Traffic Control Devices
Establishes rules for highway signage, signals, pavement markings, and information panels.
Includes 120 IAC 4‑5 detailing business signage on information panels within right-of-way, which has since been transferred to 105 IAC 9‑4
• Article 5 – Oversize and Overweight Vehicular Permits (Transferred)
Defined permits and controls for oversized/overweight vehicles.
Later moved to INDOT’s regulatory framework .
• Article 6 – Toll Roads (Transferred)
Governed tolling rules and infrastructure.
Also transferred over time .
📝 Summary
| Article | Topic | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Provisions | Transferred |
| 2 | Permits (e.g., utility, vehicle permits) | Active |
| 3 | Contractor Prequalification & Bidding | Transferred |
| 4 | Traffic Control Devices | Partially Transferred |
| 5 | Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permits | Transferred |
| 6 | Toll Roads | Transferred |
Only Article 2 (Permits) and parts of Article 4 (Traffic Control Devices) remain within Title 120.
Most other articles have been transferred to the Indiana Department of Transportation regulations (primarily 105 IAC chapters) via legislation enacted July 1, 1989.

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