Jaywalking and littering are illegal in Indiana, with jaywalking classified as a Class C infraction carrying fines up to $500 for crossing outside designated areas or against signals, and littering a Class B infraction (or Class A near water) with fines up to $1,000.
Common Everyday Violations
Many routine activities unknowingly break outdated or specific Indiana laws.
Coasting downhill in neutral while driving is prohibited to reduce accident risks.
Swearing or cursing by religious names (for those 14+) incurs fines of $1–$3 per offense, up to $10 daily.
Men standing in bars or drinking from personal bottles there can lead to arrest.
Riding bikes on sidewalks or not cleaning up after dogs violates traffic and nuisance rules.
City and State Oddities
Local ordinances add quirky restrictions often ignored today.
In Indianapolis, kids under 14 cannot swear, per city ordinances.
South Bend bans making monkeys smoke; Beech Grove forbids eating watermelon in parks.
No passing horses on streets or catching fish barehanded statewide.
These laws, many unenforced relics, aim at safety or public order but highlight how daily habits might technically violate statutes.
SOURCES
[1](https://pb-law.com/2023/07/18/indiana-pedestrian-laws-what-are-they/)1
[2](https://www.truittlawoffices.com/blog/what-happens-if-you-hit-a-pedestrian-jaywalking-in-indiana/)
[3](https://www.delewislaw.com/blog/tag/litter-laws/)
[4](https://law.justia.com/codes/indiana/title-35/article-45/chapter-3/section-35-45-3-2/)
[5](https://indytoday.6amcity.com/city/weird-indiana-laws-you-might-not-know-about)
