Do I have to carry ID?

[FutureButterBar]

I was wondering if there was any state law that said I have to carry ID on me at all points in time?

Also, do I have to carry my gun permit with me if I am carrying a firearm? I had an officer inform me that he could find it off my driver's license.

 

[eldirector]

1) No, you do not need to carry "papers". You may still have to "identify" yourself if detained by law enforcement, but verbally will do. Don't have the IC handy....

2) No, you no longer need to carry your LTCH at all times. The old laws said something about "in your possession", the current law reads something to the effect of "being licensed". (IC 35-47-2-1 http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/2010/title35/ar47/ch2.html

Some counties/departments can now get more than just BMV records from your license, but I don't think all can (yet).

 

[FutureButterBar]

i got a 404 error on that link. but thanks. i usually have my wallet if i have my firearm. but i don't always carry ID with me, especially if I am wearing basketball shorts.

 

[Hoosierdood]

I was wondering if there was any state law that said I have to carry ID on me at all points in time?

Also, do I have to carry my gun permit with me if I am carrying a firearm? I had an officer inform me that he could find it off my driver's license.

SERIOUSLY???

I didn't have to go past page 4 in the Carry Issues section to find at least 2 threads on this exact same topic. I could probably find more, but I don't feel like doing a search. I'm sure you know how I feel.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...n_license_drivers_license_on_your_person.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...4602-do_i_have_to_show_a_cop_my_i_d_ltch.html

 

[SideArmed]

 

[trillobite]

The I.D. is also to identify you, if there's a accident.

 

[Denny347]

If you are driving...then YES. If not...then NO.

 

[Hogwylde]

Technically according to the Indiana Code, YES. BUT, there is an out if you don't have it while driving.
IC 9-24-13-6
Validity of licenses and permits; burden of proof; production of evidence
Sec. 6.
(b) A person may not be convicted of violating section 3 of this chapter if the person, within five (5) days from the time of apprehension, produces to the apprehending officer or headquarters of the apprehending officer satisfactory evidence of a permit or license issued to the person that was valid at the time of the person's apprehension.

 

[Bill of Rights]

Technically according to the Indiana Code, YES. BUT, there is an out if you don't have it while driving.
IC 9-24-13-6
Validity of licenses and permits; burden of proof; production of evidence
Sec. 6.
(b) A person may not be convicted of violating section 3 of this chapter if the person, within five (5) days from the time of apprehension, produces to the apprehending officer or headquarters of the apprehending officer satisfactory evidence of a permit or license issued to the person that was valid at the time of the person's apprehension.

Great info, thank you for posting it. Rep added.

Blessings,
Bill

 

[lrahm]

Years ago, drivers license were seized and stapled to all of the paperwork for an OMVWI. A pink receipt was the issued until his license was returned. You could always tell a previous drunk driver because of the holes in the license.