Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles and certified third-party companies allow Indiana residents to obtain DMV driving records online. Certified records are also available by mail for those who cannot provide their IN driving license number.

For more information: Your Indiana Driving Record

It is not always necessary to enroll in a Driver Safety Program if you commit a speeding violation. However, in the event that you are convicted of two or more traffic violations within 12 months, then a traffic school course is required.

For more information: Traffic Tickets and Violations in Indiana

There is a variety of ways that one can pay traffic tickets in Indiana, including:

• Online
• By phone
• By mail
• In person

The methods available to you will depend on the county you live in and the system it has in place.

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Indiana

In the event you believe someone else has illegally gotten access to your DMV driving record, contact the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. You can do so by sending them an email online, calling their customer service number at 888-692-6841 or mailing them your complaint at the following address:

Indiana Government Center North Room 402 100 North Senate Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204

For more information: Your Indiana Driving Record

Drivers in the state of Indiana can obtain driver records in three ways: online, by mail and in person. To apply online, create a BMV account by providing your drivers license number, the last four digits of your Social Security Number and residential ZIP code. Then follow the online prompts to pay the fee.

By-mail applications for a driving record require residents to fill out a Request for Driver Records 53789 form and mail it in with payment to the address listed on the application. Additionally, this application can be submitted at a local BMV office.

For more information: Your Indiana Driving Record

If you are dealing with traffic ticket fines, the most common way to get citations dismissed is to take the case to court with a traffic lawyer and win the hearing. On certain occasions, the court will give drivers the chance to take a traffic school course to prevent violations from going on their record. Additionally, there are some non-moving violations that can be erased within a few days, such as when you are caught without the proper car insurance. Sometimes, courts and officers will allow you to prove that you have coverage to get the ticket dismissed.

For more information: Get an Indiana Traffic Ticket Lawyer to Fight Your Ticket

In order to request someone else s driving record in Indiana, one must complete a Request for Driver Records 53789 form. Once the application is filled out, it can be submitted by mail or in person with payment in order to obtain the required records.

For more information: Your Indiana Driving Record

If your drivers license suspension was due to the refusal to take a chemical test, you must follow the same steps as a standard driver. You must pay all reinstatement fees, show proof of financial responsibility and meet all other court requirements. If you are also convicted of DUIs in Indiana and suspended for the violation, the suspension time for refusal will be added to the original period time.

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If you have incurred a traffic citation and points against your Indiana driving license, enroll in Driver Safety Program traffic school course. Drivers can complete one class every three years to remove four points from their record.

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The state of Indiana runs on a point system for moving violations. If a driver accumulates 18 points or more within a period of 24 months, he or she is required to attend an administrative hearing with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. This hearing will determine whether or not the driver will incur a drivers license suspension.

For more information: Your Indiana Driving Record

In Indiana, drivers are allowed to take a traffic school course one time every three years. Doing so will remove four points from their IN driving record. In addition, extra defensive driving courses may be required by courts if the driver commits more violations.

For more information: Your Indiana Driving Record

In the event you need to access the information that was on your ticket, follow these steps:

• Find out what county you received your ticket in with the Indiana City-to-County Finder.
• Find the specific court of that county with the County Court Locator.
• Contact a court representative and request the ticket information.

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If dealing with the confiscation of your IN drivers license, you must complete the standard reinstatement process in order to get back your credentials. This is done by:

1. Waiting out the suspension period.
2. Serving any necessary prison/community service time.
3. Enrolling in an alcohol abuse program, if necessary.
4. Installing an ignition interlock device, if necessary.
5. Paying all applicable fines and reinstatement fees.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Indiana

The state of Indiana offers two different types of driving records. These include the official (certified) record and the viewable driver record. Certified records are often required by employers and school admission offices.

For more information: Your Indiana Driving Record

If a driver is charged with a DUI in Indiana, he or she can incur any or all of the following penalties, based on the number of the offense:

• Time in jail
• Time in community service
• Drivers license suspension
• Mandatory alcohol education program
• Fines
• Reinstatement fees
• Ignition interlock device installment

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Indiana receives and provides information over certain traffic violations and convictions to other states. If you get a traffic ticket in another state, it will be treated as if it were received in your home state. Therefore, failure to pay an out-of-state traffic citation in Indiana may result in points being added to your driving record or even a driving license suspension.

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Commercial drivers are required by the state of Indiana to report any traffic violation conviction to their employer within a period of 30 days. Additionally, if these commercial vehicle operators are caught committing any of the following violations, they will incur a one-year drivers license suspension:

• Refusing a chemical test
• Driving under the influence
• Leaving an accident
• Committing a felony with a CDL license
• Driving with a suspended license
• Causing a death by accident

For more information: Traffic Tickets and Violations in Indiana

In the state of Indiana, a DMV driving recordsfeatures a wide variety of information, such as:

• Citations
• Violations
• Points against your IN drivers license
• Drivers license suspensions
• Revocations
• Cancellations

For more information: Your Indiana Driving Record

Drivers in the state of Indiana cannot surpass the legal blood alcohol content limit when driving. This limit is based on one s age and occupation:

• Drivers 21 and over: 0.08 percent BAC
• Drivers under 21: 0.02 percent BAC
• Commercial drivers: 0.04 percent BAC

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The total cost of a DUI conviction varies based on the number of the offense and its severity. A first offense can cost drivers anywhere between $500 and $5,000. Additionally, a third offense can cost you up to $10,000.

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The cost of traffic ticket fines depends on the severity of the offense committed. Some violations are more costly than others. A DUI in Indiana, for instance, will come with fines that are substantially higher than those related to a minor speeding ticket.

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The cost associated with purchasing a driver record in Indiana varies based on the kind of record you wish to obtain. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles offers viewable driving records at no charge, but official records come with a cost of $4.

For more information: Your Indiana Driving Record

The immediate penalty for a first offense of driving under the influence as a commercial driver is a one-year drivers license suspension. If the operator was transporting hazardous materials, the suspension will last three years. Additionally, any subsequent offense of DUI in Indiana will result in a lifetime disqualification.

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In addition to fines, minors will also incur a drivers license suspension of up to one year. In addition, their DUI will be considered a Class C infraction, as their legal BAC limit is 0.02 percent.

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If you are charged withdriving under the influence in Indiana, the basic steps to reinstate your license are:

1. Wait out the suspension period.
2. Serve prison/community service time.
3. Complete alcohol abuse program, if necessary.
4. Install an ignition interlock device, if necessary.
5. Pay all applicable fines and the reinstatement fee.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Indiana

Ignition interlock devices may be required by the Indiana court when a driver commits a penalty of driving under the influence. To find out more information on these devices, visit the Bureau of Motor Vehicle s Common Traffic Violations page.

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In the event that you have received traffic fines or a parking ticket, you can easily find the citation information online. Simply visit the Indiana Public Access Online Ticket Payment page and provide your ticket number, drivers license number, name and birth date.

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Oftentimes, violations will not appear on your Indiana driver record instantaneously. However, just because they do not appear within the next few days does not mean they will not be put on your record. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles updates information up to 10 days after the citation.

For more information: Your Indiana Driving Record

The state of Indiana receives and provides information over certain traffic violations and convictions to other states. Therefore, if you are issued a traffic citation outside IN, it will be treated as it was received in your home state. This means that out-of-state traffic tickets will result with points being added to your IN driving record and even a drivers license suspension.

For more information: Traffic Tickets and Violations in Indiana

Yes. There is a wide variety of offenses that result in points against drivers licenses, with violations ranging from two to eight points. Exceeding the speed limit by less than 15 miles per hour, for instance, is a two-point violation.

For more information: Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Point System

If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated in Indiana, the court will determine whether or not you must take an alcohol awareness course. While assessments are typically given to first-time offenders, it is usually subsequent offenders who receive the course requirement.

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