How Driver Points Work in Indiana
How the Indiana point system works, points for speeding, how long points last, and whether traffic school helps.
Short answer: Yes. Indiana assigns 0 to 10 points for each moving-violation conviction based on its risk to traffic safety. Indiana BMV Driver Record Points page; Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 5
| Point system | Yes. Indiana assigns 0 to 10 points for each moving-violation conviction based on its risk to traffic safety. The BMV may require drivers 21 and older with two or more traffic convictions in 12 months (and drivers under 21 with two or more convictions) to complete a BMV-approved Driver Safety Program within 90 days, or the license is suspended until it is completed. The point totals that trigger a BMV points suspension (140 IAC 1-4.5) were not confirmed from an official page read for this record. |
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| Points for speeding | 1–15 mph over the limit: 2 points; 16–25 mph over: 4 points; 26 mph or more over: 6 points. |
| How long points last | Points stay active on the driving record for two years from the conviction date. Completing a Driver Safety Program does not remove the citation from the driver history. |
| Traffic school | Any Indiana driver may take a BMV-approved Driver Safety Program (at least four hours; classroom, DVD or online; maximum cost $55) and receive a 4-point credit, once every three years. It does not remove the citation from the record. Courts may also order a driver safety program, but the point credit applies only for a BMV-approved course. Some county prosecutors run infraction deferral programs with local eligibility rules. |
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FAQ
How does the driver point system work in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana assigns 0 to 10 points for each moving-violation conviction based on its risk to traffic safety. The BMV may require drivers 21 and older with two or more traffic convictions in 12 months (and drivers under 21 with two or more convictions) to complete a BMV-approved Driver Safety Program within 90 days, or the license is suspended until it is completed.
How many points is a speeding ticket in Indiana?
1–15 mph over the limit: 2 points; 16–25 mph over: 4 points; 26 mph or more over: 6 points.
How long do points stay on your license in Indiana?
Points stay active on the driving record for two years from the conviction date. Completing a Driver Safety Program does not remove the citation from the driver history.
Can traffic school remove a ticket or points in Indiana?
Any Indiana driver may take a BMV-approved Driver Safety Program (at least four hours; classroom, DVD or online; maximum cost $55) and receive a 4-point credit, once every three years. It does not remove the citation from the record. Courts may also order a driver safety program, but the point credit applies only for a BMV-approved course. Some county prosecutors run infraction deferral programs with local eligibility rules.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.