1. (a) An individual:

   1. (1) whose driving privileges are suspended under this article; and

   2. (2) who seeks the reinstatement of the driving privileges;

      must pay a reinstatement fee to the bureau as provided in subsection (b).

2. (b) The reinstatement fee under subsection (a) is as follows:

   1. (1) For a first suspension, two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
   2. (2) For a second suspension, five hundred dollars ($500).
   3. (3) For a third or subsequent suspension, one thousand dollars ($1,000).

3. (c) Each fee paid under this section shall be deposited in the financial responsibility compliance verification fund established by IC 9-25-9-7 as follows:

   1. (1) One hundred twenty dollars ($120) for a fee paid after a first suspension.
   2. (2) One hundred ninety-five dollars ($195) for a fee paid after a second suspension.

   3. (3) Two hundred seventy dollars ($270) for a fee paid after a third or subsequent suspension.

      The remaining amount of each fee paid under this section must be deposited in the motor vehicle highway account.

4. (d) If:

   1. (1) a person's driving privileges are suspended for registering or operating a vehicle in violation of IC 9-25-4-1 ;
   2. (2) the person is required to pay a fee for the reinstatement of the person's license under this section; and

   3. (3) the person later establishes that the person did not register or operate a vehicle in violation of IC 9-25-4-1 ;

      the fee paid by the person under this section shall be refunded.

      [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-2-1-11(c) part; Pre-2016 Revision Citation: subsection (b) formerly 9-29-10-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.80-2010, SEC.13; P.L.125-2012, SEC.271; P.L.198-2016, SEC.543.