Q: Are motorcycle wheelies illegal in Indiana?
I'm having trouble finding anything that specifically talks about wheelies or not having both tires on the ground. I don't believe it fits reckless driving under Indiana Code after reading it (I always thought that's what it would be under, is there something I'm missing?) Unsafe start gives specific situations and it always deals with when the vehicle first starts moving, so if you're already moving that would negate that, correct?
I was originally looking into this to make sure if I was in an open parking lot (or similar area that is not a public road) that I could not be ticketed, but now I can't find anything regarding wheelies at all. Can anyone help?
A: Keep in mind proving reckless driving and being charged with it are two different matters. If you are caught on public property or private property that is open to the public, such as a parking lot, and are doing wheelies you will more than likely be charged. Many prosecutors and judges do believe that doing a wheelie is reckless even if its only possible to hurt yourself. However, if you are on exclusively private property or have permission and an area is sealed off then its far less likely to be charged. I am aware of a car dealership that has a side road that they close off for people to do burnouts one day a month. That all being said its best to be safe and not put yourself in a situation to be charged.
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