If you received a traffic ticket in Cedar Lake, Indiana, check the case number and court shown on your citation before paying the ticket or enrolling in a court-related course.
ABetterDriver.com offers an Indiana BMV-approved online Driver Safety Program for $28.95. The Indiana BMV currently lists ABetterDriver.com as an approved provider, and ABetterDriver.com states that its course is fully online and completion is reported directly to the BMV. (A Better Driver)
Which Court Handles Cedar Lake Traffic Tickets?
Cedar Lake has a particularly useful Lake County court connection.
Lake Superior Court County Division Room 2 holds alternating Tuesday night court sessions for Cedar Lake, Dyer, Highland, St. John, and Winfield. Room 2 handles traffic and criminal matters and is located in Crown Point. (Lake County Indiana)
Lake Superior Court County Division Room 2
2293 N. Main Street Crown Point, IN 46307 Phone: 219-755-3580
If your case number begins with 45D08, Lake County identifies the case as assigned to County Division Room 2. (Lake County Indiana)
Lake County uses four County Divisions for traffic cases:
45D07, Division 1, Crown Point
45D08, Division 2, Crown Point
45D09, Division 3, Crown Point
45D12, Division 4, Hammond (Lake County Indiana)
For a Cedar Lake citation, follow the actual case number rather than assuming every ticket will be heard during Cedar Lake night court.
Lake County Traffic Clerk
2293 N. Main Street Courts Building, 1st Floor Crown Point, IN 46307 Phone: 219-755-3621
Lake County permits many ordinary traffic citations to be paid without appearing in court. Traffic misdemeanors, driving while suspended, conservation citations, child-restraint violations, and some ordinance matters require an appearance. (Lake County Indiana)
What to Do After Getting a Traffic Ticket in Cedar Lake
Read the citation.
Locate the Lake County case number.
Use the case prefix to determine your assigned division.
Check the court and response date.
Use Indiana MyCase when available.
Determine whether the citation can be paid without appearing.
Investigate Lake County Infraction Deferral before paying if you want that option.
Determine whether the BMV separately requires an online Driver Safety Program.
Verify any court-ordered online driver improvement or online driver safety course.
Complete the correct requirement before its deadline.
Cedar Lake Indiana Online Driver Safety Program
Indiana permits approved Driver Safety Programs to be taken online. ABetterDriver.com's current online Indiana DSP price is $28.95. (A Better Driver)
Eligible Indiana drivers can voluntarily complete an approved DSP for the state's 4-point credit, subject to the current once-every-three-years rule. The BMV-approved DSP and a pending Lake County ticket are separate matters. (A Better Driver)
Lake County Infraction Deferral for a Cedar Lake Ticket
Lake County's Prosecutor operates an Infraction Deferral Program for qualifying moving violations.
Current published eligibility requires that the driver:
Had no moving violations during the prior year.
Is at least 18.
Holds a valid driver's license.
Was not involved in an accident associated with the ticket.
Does not hold a CDL. (Lake County Indiana)
This program is separate from ABetterDriver.com's online Driver Safety Program.
Do not enroll in ABetterDriver.com's online DSP expecting the Lake County Prosecutor automatically to defer or dismiss your Cedar Lake ticket.
Driving in Cedar Lake: U.S. 41 and Changing Traffic Patterns
U.S. 41 Corridor
U.S. 41 is a significant north-south route along the Cedar Lake area.
INDOT is proposing a two-way left-turn lane along a segment of U.S. 41 near Cedar Lake. The Town's official project information states that the purpose is to address a segment with a significantly higher-than-average crash rate associated in large part with the lack of a protected left-turn refuge for vehicles entering cross streets and driveways. (Cedar Lake)
The official project material reports:
278 crashes since 2022.
79 injuries since 2022.
Two fatalities since 2022. (Cedar Lake)
This is a legitimate local traffic-safety issue.
For drivers, the practical concern is watching for vehicles slowing or stopping to make left turns from a busy highway.
Important Project Status
The U.S. 41 improvement was still described as a proposed project during the 2026 public-hearing process. The page should not tell drivers that the new center turn lane has already been constructed unless INDOT later confirms completion. (Cedar Lake)
Shades Subdivision Reconstruction
Cedar Lake undertook Phase 2 of its Shades Subdivision roadway and stormwater project in 2026.
The affected streets included:
Fairbanks Street
Windsor Street
Hobart Street
Fernwood Avenue
The project included roadway reconstruction, storm-sewer work, curbs, driveway aprons, paving, and landscaping. It was scheduled from March through late July 2026. (Cedar Lake)
Because that scheduled completion date has passed, this should be described as recent 2026 work, not automatically as an active August closure.
Golf Carts on Cedar Lake Streets
Cedar Lake allows golf carts on qualifying public streets, roads, and alleys under its local ordinance.
The Town requires:
A licensed driver.
Town registration.
A valid registration sticker.
Compliance with state traffic law and applicable Cedar Lake traffic rules. (Cedar Lake)
This gives Cedar Lake a local road-user issue that should not appear on every Lake County page.
BMV Services for Cedar Lake Drivers
The current Indiana BMV directory lists the Crown Point BMV Branch + Kiosk at 1244 N. Main Street. (Indiana Government)
The former Schererville branch should not be used in this page as the default nearby branch because the BMV announced consolidation plans in late 2025 and it no longer appears as an active branch in the current statewide list. (Indiana Government)
You do not need to visit a BMV branch merely to complete ABetterDriver.com's online Driver Safety Program.
Cedar Lake Indiana Online Traffic School FAQ
Can I take an Indiana online Driver Safety Program from Cedar Lake?
Yes. ABetterDriver.com currently offers a BMV-approved online Indiana DSP for $28.95. (A Better Driver)
Which court handles Cedar Lake traffic matters?
Lake Superior Court County Division Room 2 specifically holds alternating Tuesday night court for Cedar Lake, among several other towns. Your case number still determines your actual assigned division. (Lake County Indiana)
What does a 45D08 case number mean?
Lake County identifies 45D08 as County Division Room 2 in Crown Point. (Lake County Indiana)
Where is Lake County Division Room 2?
2293 N. Main Street in Crown Point. (Lake County Indiana)
Does Lake County offer traffic-ticket deferral?
Yes, for qualifying moving violations. (Lake County Indiana)
Can a CDL holder use Lake County deferral?
No. (Lake County Indiana)
Is ABetterDriver.com's online DSP the same as Lake County deferral?
No.
Is U.S. 41 undergoing a safety-improvement project near Cedar Lake?
INDOT has proposed a two-way left-turn-lane project for part of the corridor. It should not be described as completed until current INDOT information confirms construction. (Cedar Lake)
Are golf carts legal on Cedar Lake streets?
They are permitted under local rules when registration, licensing, and other requirements are met. (Cedar Lake)
Does an Indiana online DSP erase my ticket?
No. A BMV DSP and disposition of the traffic case are separate.
Can I receive an Indiana 4-point credit?
Eligible drivers can receive the credit through successful completion of a BMV-approved DSP under the current three-year rule. (A Better Driver)
Complete Your Indiana Online Driver Safety Program From Cedar Lake
ABetterDriver.com currently offers its BMV-approved Indiana online Driver Safety Program for $28.95. (A Better Driver)
If your requirement is connected to a Lake County court case or Prosecutor deferral, verify that requirement before enrolling.