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DMV Point System
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| Attendance of Indiana Online Driver Improvement will bring you many benefits. Traffic citations received in the past or those received recently will have points attached to them. The conviction appears on the record as will the points. Upon successful completion of the course, four (4) points will be credited to your driving record. Indiana drivers may participate in a driver improvement course such as Indiana Online Driver Improvement once every three (3) years for point credit, but may attend more frequently if ordered by a court. The three (3) year time restriction begins on the date of the last completed course. You may also complete the course for insurance reductions as well. Check with your insurance company to see if a reduction will apply after you complete the program. Your employer may also want you to complete the program to refresh your driving habits and knowledge. At any time, you may take the course as a volunteer.
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The state assigns points for driving infractions in two-point increments up to eight. The more serious the offense, the more points that are given. Points stay on your license for two years from the date of conviction. Below are some common violations, and their corresponding points:
Two-point Violations
- One to 15 mph over the speed limit
- Failure to use headlights
- Brake lights or signal lights not working
Four-point Violations
- 16 to 25 mph over the speed limit
- Illegal U-turn
- Unsafe lane movement
Six-point Violations
- 26 mph or more over the speed limit
- Failure to stop or yield
- Following too closely
Eight-point Violations
- Driving with a suspended license
- Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle
- Speed contest on road
Driver Improvement Program
If you are convicted of at least two traffic offenses within a year, you will have to complete a
Driver Safety Program (DSP).
Your license will be suspended if you don't attend the school or pay the class fee within the time permitted. You will be notified by mail if you have to attend a class. However, if you've recently moved, it's up to you to notify the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) of the change.
The DSP offers an education about defensive driving. Several
companies offer the course. You may complete a home study workbook, video or Internet class, or go through classroom instruction. A court may require you to take the classroom course. The DSP classes cost no more than $45.
If you successfully complete a DSP, you receive a four-point credit on your license that will remain for three years. This does not mean that four points will come off your license.
You should note that all drivers may take a DSP class, whether they are required to or not. If you volunteer to take the class, you will still need to pay the fee, and you will be given the same four-point credit on your license. You can only receive this credit once every three years.
You may call the BMV for more information at (317) 233-6000, option 1.
Checking the Status of Your License
Whenever you need or want to check the status of your driver’s license, you can order a driving record report.
Administrative Hearing
If you accumulate 18 or more points on your license within a two-year period, you must attend an administrative hearing. At the hearing, a determination will be made to either place you on probation, or have your license suspended for one to 12 months. You may also required to attend an
approved DSP. If you don't show at the hearing, the hearing officer will make a ruling in your absence.
Reinstatement
After you have successfully completed and paid for a state-approved driving program, as well as served your suspension time, you may apply for reinstatement at any of the eight reinstatement branches located throughout Indiana.
For All Drivers
As a side note, accumulating points on your license can possibly result in higher insurance premiums. Sometimes, all it takes is a two-point violation. Check with your agent or insurance company for details.
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