Who Is Eligible to Take the Indiana Driver Safety Program Course?
Any licensed Indiana driver can take the Indiana Driver Safety Program course. You do not need a specific reason to enroll. Drivers take the course because they are required to, or because they choose to do so voluntarily. The minimum age to enroll is 14.
Drivers Who Are Required to Take the Course
The Indiana BMV may require you to complete the Driver Safety Program course if you meet one of the following conditions:
Drivers 21 and older: * You were convicted of two or more traffic offenses within a 12-month period. Drivers under 21: * You were convicted of two or more traffic offenses within a 12-month period.
When the BMV requires the course, you will receive a written notice in the mail. You must complete the course within 90 days of the date on your notice. If you do not complete the course within 90 days, your driving privileges will be suspended.
A court may also require you to complete a Driver Safety Program course as an alternative to suspension of your driving privileges.
Drivers Who Choose to Take the Course Voluntarily
You do not need to receive a notice from the BMV or a court order to take the course. Any Indiana driver age 14 or older can enroll voluntarily at any time.
Drivers take the course voluntarily to:
Apply a 4-point credit to their Indiana driving record
Reduce the risk of license suspension
Qualify for a potential auto insurance discount
Improve their driving skills
How Often Can You Receive the 4-Point Credit?
The 4-point credit can only be applied to your driving record once every three years.
If you complete an additional course before three years have passed, no second credit is applied. However, the three-year period resets from the date of your new completion.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Who can take the course | Any licensed Indiana driver |
Minimum age | 14 years old |
Required for drivers 21+ | 2 or more traffic offense convictions in 12 months |
Required for drivers under 21 | 2 or more traffic offense convictions in 12 months |
Deadline when required | 90 days from BMV notice |
Voluntary enrollment | Yes, at any time |
Point credit frequency | Once every 3 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take the course if I have an out-of-state license? You can take the course, but the 4-point credit is applied to Indiana driving records only. If you have a court requirement, confirm with your court that completing the course will satisfy your order.
How do I know if the BMV has required me to take the course? The Indiana BMV will notify you in writing if you are required to complete the course. Your notice will include a deadline for completion. If you are unsure, contact the Indiana BMV directly at in.gov/bmv.
Can I take the course more than once? Yes. You may enroll as many times as you choose. However, the 4-point credit can only be earned once every 3 years. Completing the course again before 3 years have passed will not add a second credit, but the 3-year clock resets from the new completion date.
What happens if I do not complete the course by the BMV deadline? If the BMV required you to complete the course and you do not finish by the 90-day deadline, your driving privileges may be suspended. Contact the Indiana BMV at in.gov/bmv if you are concerned about your deadline.