Indiana Defensive Driving Course

Online Defensive Driving Course in Indiana

So you’ve received a traffic ticket in Indiana – now what? Unfortunately, the cost of a traffic ticket in Indiana doesn’t just end with paying the hefty fee. Not only are you given points against your driving record, but those points can also lead to an increase in your monthly auto insurance rates. Thankfully, there’s a way to prevent these points from appearing on your driving record – complete a state-approved defensive driving course.

Indiana Defensive Driving Course – The Basics

Any licensed Indiana driver may take a defensive driving course for one of the following reasons:

• To satisfy a court or BMV order to attend traffic school
• To prevent violation points from appearing on your driving record
• To earn a 4-point safe driver credit on your driving record

You may also be able to take an Indiana defensive driving course voluntarily and earn a possible reduction on your insurance rates

 Online Indiana Defensive Driving School Makes it Easy

The best, most convenient way to complete an Indiana defensive driving course is to take a state-approved online course. An online defensive driving course is just as good as a classroom course, minus all the inconveniences that come with in-person classes.

• No more stuffy classrooms – study wherever you want
• No set schedules to get in the way – 24/7 access for round-the-clock studies
• No boring course material – short, easy-to-understand chapters
• No need to drive anywhere – less risk of getting yet another traffic ticket

Plus, with a variety of different courses online across a large number of formats, including streaming video and mobile courses, there’s an online course out there that’s custom-catered to everyone’s personal needs and preferences.

Lower Your Car Insurance

How It Works

Recently got some points thrown on your driver record? No problem! Our online Indiana Driver Safety Program can help by giving you a 4-point credit once complete.

Looking to receive an insurance discount by taking the DSP, we’ve got you covered there, too!

1. Enrolling in the Indiana DSP Course

If taking the course to reduce points on your driver record or if required by the BMV: The BMV will notify you via mail if a DSP course must be taken due to traffic violations. Common instances where the DSP course is required are:

• If you’ve been convicted of two or more traffic offenses within a 12-month period
• If you’re at risk of license suspension
• If you are under 21 and have been involved in two or more accidents

If taking the course voluntarily to be proactive, you may sign up at anytime and the BMV will be notified to have the 4-point credit added to your record.

2. Finish the course on-time

The BMV will allow you 90 days to complete your DSP course from the date on your mailed notification. Once you’ve completed our course, we will send over confirmation to the BMV within 24 hours.If you do not finish the course prior to the 90 days, your license will be put on a suspension until the BMV receives confirmation that your course has been completed.

3. Check Your Driver Record

Once you’ve completed the DSP course, it will take between 7-to-10 days for the points to be removed from your driver record.There are two ways you can check your driver record:

1. 1. You can view an un-printable free driver record online through the Indiana BMV website. This record will include your drivers license status and provide citation and suspension information, as well as any outstanding requirements you may have.
   2. Order an Official Driver Record transcript. This electronic record may be printed and can be used by individuals, courts, state agencies, and employers. You can order your official record by clicking here.

How to get an insurance discount

1. Contact your agency

Each provider has different eligibility rules and requirements. Call your agent to make sure you qualify for a reduction in insurance rates.

2. Enroll in and complete your Indiana DSP Course

Be sure to save or print the completed certificate upon completion.

3. Send your Proof of Completion to your insurance company

After we deliver your proof of completion, you can immediately take it to your insurance agent and have them process your rate reduction on the spot.

Frequently Asked Questions – Indiana

Course Information

Course Information

1. What is an Indiana Driver Safety Program course?

Known also as a driver safety course or a defensive driving course, an Indiana Driver Safety Program (DSP) course is a short refresher course on some of the most important aspects of defensive driving.

2. Who should take an Indiana DSP course?

Indiana drivers can take a DSP course for the following reasons:

• To satisfy a court order or BMV requirement
• To prevent violation points from appearing on your driving record
• To earn a 4-point safer driver credit
• To earn a potential auto insurance discount

3. I'm not sure if I'm eligible to take an Indiana driver safety course. How do I find out?

If you are being ordered by the BMV to complete a course, you will receive notice in the mail mandating that you attend.

If you need court permission to reduce points with a course, generally you must meet the following requirements:

• You must hold a valid non-commercial Indiana drivers license
• You have been cited for a minor moving violation
• You do not have any outstanding violations on your record, and your license has not been suspended or revoked

If you still are unclear as to whether you qualify for traffic school, contact your court and request more information concerning your particular circumstances. We have all of the eligibility requirements and steps to take for the Indiana courses listed on our how it works page.

4. How long will a course take?

All Indiana DSP courses must meet the state-mandated 4-hour length requirement.

5. What types of things will I study?

Topics covered in DSP courses may include:

• Highway safety
• Alcohol- and drug-impaired driving
• State traffic laws
• Driving emergencies