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Will an Indiana driver safety program clear my ticket?

The BMV says finishing a driver safety program does not remove a citation from your driver history. Any Indiana driver can take one. A BMV-approved course earns a 4 point credit, once every three years. Other providers earn none.

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Who needs it
Any Indiana driver can take a DSP courseDSP stands for driver safety program.
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Rule
A BMV-approved DSP earns a 4 point creditThe credit goes on your Indiana driving record.
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Rule
Completing the program does not remove a citation from your driver historyIf you want the ticket itself handled, ask your court.
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Valid for
The credit can be applied once every three yearsPlan the timing before you sign up.
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Online accepted
The course is offered in classroom, DVD or online formatPick the format that fits your week.
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How to get it done

  1. Step 1. Decide what you want from the course. The BMV says it does not remove a citation from your driver history. If you finish a BMV-approved course, the BMV applies a 4 point credit to your record.

  2. Step 2. Pick a BMV-approved provider. Credit counts only if the course comes from one. The BMV page lists them and says to call or email the provider directly to sign up.

  3. Step 3. Take the course in a classroom, on DVD or online. The BMV says all courses are a minimum of four hours.

  4. Step 4. The BMV applies the credit within 7-14 business days of getting notice of your completion from the vendor. If that time has passed and the BMV hasn't been notified, email a copy of your course completion certificate to BMVDSP@bmv.IN.gov to have your 4 point credit added.

Courses

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Before you pay

Make sure the provider is on the BMV's list of approved driver safety program providers.

Ask for the total price. The BMV says the maximum cost for any approved course is $55, and you pay any fees associated with the course.

If a court ordered the class, ask the court whether it wants a BMV-approved course. The BMV says a court order may not specifically require one.

Check when you last used the credit. The BMV applies it only once every three years, but another course extends its time period for three years from the new completion date. We haven't confirmed whether a court in your county dismisses a ticket for a course, so ask your court.

Questions

When can the BMV require me to take one?

State law provides that a person convicted of two or more traffic offenses within a 12-month period may be required to complete a BMV-approved program. A person under 21 with two or more convictions must complete one: once the BMV is notified of those convictions, the course must be finished within 90 days or driving privileges will be suspended.

Does the program replace driver education?

No. The BMV says the courses do not teach an individual how to drive. They give information that helps improve defensive driving skills.

How long do points stay on my record?

The BMV says points stay active on an individual's driving record for two years from the conviction date.

What to do next

Check the date of any credit you've used. Then read the Bureau of Motor Vehicles page on the driver safety program and pick a provider from its list.

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