Daviess County Indiana Traffic School and Online Driver Safety Program
If you need an Indiana Driver Safety Program because of a BMV notice, want to qualify for an eligible four-point credit, or have been directed to complete a driver safety course, ABetterDriver offers a BMV-approved online option.
A Driver Safety Program is commonly called Indiana traffic school or defensive driving. The Indiana BMV approves specific providers and requires DSP courses to meet statewide curriculum standards. ABetterDriver is listed by the Indiana BMV as an approved DSP provider offering an online course. (Indiana Government)
For drivers in Daviess County, completing the course online can be particularly convenient because the county covers a large rural area while its principal transportation corridors connect Washington, Odon, Elnora, Montgomery, Plainville and surrounding communities with southwestern Indiana.
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You do not have to travel to Washington or another community simply to find an approved DSP provider.
Indiana's BMV-approved Driver Safety Program curriculum is available in online, classroom and DVD formats. The BMV states that approved courses have the same curriculum standards and are at least four hours long. ABetterDriver is included on the BMV's current list of approved providers with an online course option. (Indiana Government)
With an online course, students can complete their Indiana DSP from a location that works for them rather than arranging a trip to a classroom.
ABetterDriver's online course can be accessed from:
Phone
Tablet
Laptop
Desktop computer
Students can also save their progress and return to the course later, including from another supported device.
The important distinction is that the course is the Indiana BMV-approved Driver Safety Program itself. It should not be confused with a separate court-specific class or driver improvement program.
What Is an Indiana Driver Safety Program?
An Indiana Driver Safety Program, or DSP, is a BMV-approved defensive-driving course designed to provide drivers with information intended to improve safe driving skills.
The BMV explains that the program is not driver education and does not teach someone how to operate a vehicle for the first time. Instead, it provides defensive-driving information and can serve as a refresher for licensed drivers. (Indiana Government)
Indiana has a limited number of BMV-approved DSP providers. A course must be completed through an approved provider for the BMV to apply the four-point credit associated with successful DSP completion. (Indiana Government)
The rules are statewide. Living in Daviess County does not create a separate Daviess County version of the Indiana DSP.
Who Takes an Indiana Driver Safety Program?
There are several different reasons a driver may complete a DSP. Understanding which situation applies to you is important.
BMV-Required Driver Safety Program
The Indiana BMV may require a driver to complete a BMV-approved DSP after certain conviction patterns.
According to the current BMV information, drivers age 21 and older may be required to complete a BMV-approved DSP after being convicted of two or more traffic offenses within a 12-month period. Drivers under 21 may be required to complete a DSP if they are convicted of two or more traffic offenses. (Indiana Government)
When the BMV requires the course, it sends the driver a notice. The driver generally has 90 days from the date on the notice to successfully complete the required DSP. Failure to complete the course within that period can result in suspension of driving privileges. (Indiana Government)
If you received a BMV notice, use the requirements stated in that notice as your starting point.
Voluntary Four-Point Credit
Indiana drivers can also take a BMV-approved DSP voluntarily.
For successful completion of a BMV-approved course, the BMV applies a four-point credit to an Indiana Official Driver Record. The credit may be applied once every three years. The BMV also explains that completing another course can extend the credit period for three years from the new completion date. (Indiana Government)
A four-point credit is not the same as deleting convictions, dismissing a ticket, or erasing the underlying traffic case.
The BMV specifically states that completing a DSP does not remove a citation from a driver's history. (Indiana Government)
Court-Ordered or Court-Referred Drivers
A court can also require a driver to complete a Driver Safety Program.
This is where drivers need to be especially careful.
The BMV explains that a court may require a person to complete a DSP and may use that requirement as an alternative to suspension. However, a court order does not necessarily require participation in a BMV-approved DSP. (Indiana Government)
If a Daviess County citation, court order, deferral agreement or other case document tells you to complete a course, verify exactly what the court requires before enrolling.
Do not assume that taking an ABetterDriver DSP automatically:
Dismisses your ticket
Reduces your fine
Qualifies you for deferral
Satisfies every court condition
Removes a conviction
Prevents a suspension
Produces a particular result in your court case
Those matters depend on the specific court and case.
How Long Is the Indiana Driver Safety Program?
Indiana BMV-approved DSP courses have a minimum duration of four hours. The BMV states that the approved curriculum is available online, in a classroom and by DVD, with all courses meeting the minimum four-hour duration. (Indiana Government)
That four-hour minimum should not be interpreted as a promise about how quickly every individual student will personally finish the course.
How the Indiana Four-Point Credit Works
The four-point credit is one of the most important reasons eligible Indiana drivers take an approved DSP.
After successful completion of a BMV-approved DSP, the BMV applies a four-point credit to the driver's Indiana Official Driver Record. The credit is available once every three years under the BMV's current rules. (Indiana Government)
The credit does not mean:
A traffic ticket disappears
A conviction is deleted
A citation is removed from the driver's history
A court case is dismissed
The BMV states that completion does not remove a citation from the driver's history. (Indiana Government)
The BMV currently says to allow 7 to 14 business days for the credit to be applied after the BMV receives completion notification from the provider. (Indiana Government)
If the credit has not appeared after that period, the BMV advises drivers to provide a copy of their completion certificate to the BMV DSP team. (Indiana Government)
Driving in Daviess County, Indiana
Daviess County has a distinctly southwestern Indiana transportation environment. Washington serves as the county seat and is by far the county's largest population center. The county's other incorporated communities include Odon, Montgomery, Elnora, Plainville, Cannelburg and Alfordsville. (Indiana Government)
The county's transportation network combines a major interstate corridor with U.S. and Indiana state highways, rural county roads, agricultural traffic and connections between small communities.
The county government identifies agriculture, agribusiness, coal mining, commerce, railroad activity and industry among the foundations of the local economy. It also identifies Interstate 69, U.S. 50 and U.S. 231 as major transportation routes through Daviess County. (Daviess County)
That combination creates a different driving environment from a densely urban Indiana county. A driver may encounter high-speed interstate traffic on I-69, regional traffic on U.S. 50 and U.S. 231, and slower-moving agricultural or local traffic on rural roads.
The 2024 Indiana crash data recorded 548 collisions in Daviess County, including four fatal collisions and 102 non-fatal collisions. Property-damage-only crashes accounted for 442 of the county's reported collisions. (Indiana Government)
Those numbers should not be interpreted as evidence that any particular road is unsafe. They do, however, provide current statewide crash-data context for understanding why defensive-driving habits remain important in a rural county with major regional highways.
Major Roads and Highways in Daviess County
Interstate 69
I-69 is the county's most significant high-speed transportation corridor.
INDOT identifies an I-69 interchange with U.S. 50 at Washington and another interchange at State Road 58 serving the Elnora and Odon area. (Indiana Government)
The interstate also passes through agricultural areas and communities with rural land uses. INDOT's I-69 materials specifically document agricultural landscapes along the corridor in Daviess County. (Indiana Government)
For drivers, that means transitioning between interstate speeds and local roads requires particular attention to speed changes, merging traffic, following distance and vehicles entering or leaving the highway.
INDOT also continues to maintain bridges along the Daviess County portion of I-69. Current INDOT project documents include bridge work on I-69 over county roads and waterways in the county. (Indiana Government)
U.S. 50
U.S. 50 is an important east-west route through Daviess County and connects with I-69 near Washington.
INDOT identifies the U.S. 50 and I-69 interchange in Washington and documents U.S. 50 as one of the county's major transportation routes. (Indiana Government)
For local drivers, U.S. 50 is important because it combines regional travel with access to Washington and the surrounding rural road network.
U.S. 231
U.S. 231 provides another major north-south connection through Daviess County.
The route connects the county with communities and transportation corridors farther north and south. INDOT's transportation documents identify U.S. 231 as a significant route in the county and show its connection with the I-69 corridor. (Daviess County)
State Road 57
State Road 57 is another important north-south route serving the Washington area and connecting with the county's broader highway network.
INDOT documentation shows SR 57 interacting with SR 58 and extending toward the county's southern and northern transportation connections. (Indiana Government)
State Road 58
SR 58 is particularly important to the Odon and Elnora area. INDOT identifies the I-69 interchange at SR 58 as serving Elnora and Odon. (Indiana Government)
This makes the corridor important for drivers traveling between smaller Daviess County communities and the interstate.
State Road 257
SR 257 provides another local and regional connection in the county. INDOT documents bridge and roadway work along SR 257, including a bridge over Veale Creek in Washington Township. (Indiana Government)
Drivers using this type of rural state route should be prepared for changing road conditions, intersections and interactions with local traffic.
Daviess County's Primary Traffic Topic: Rural and Agricultural Traffic Along Major Corridors
One of the clearest local characteristics of Daviess County is the interaction between agricultural land uses and major transportation corridors.
This is especially relevant along I-69 and the roads connecting the interstate with Washington, Odon, Elnora, Montgomery and surrounding rural communities.
INDOT's I-69 materials describe the corridor through Daviess County as passing through agricultural communities. The agency's materials also specifically identify an Amish settlement along the I-69 corridor between Crane and Washington, with Odon, Montgomery and Washington among the communities associated with the route. (Indiana Government)
For drivers, the practical issue is not simply "farm traffic." It is the need to recognize that a high-speed regional transportation corridor can quickly connect with roads where agricultural vehicles, horse-drawn vehicles, farm equipment and local traffic are part of the transportation environment.
Practical defensive-driving habits
Drivers traveling through rural Daviess County should:
Allow additional following distance behind slower vehicles.
Expect speed differences between interstate and local roads.
Avoid passing unless visibility and road conditions make the maneuver clearly safe.
Watch for vehicles entering or leaving rural roads.
Remain alert around agricultural equipment during planting and harvest periods.
Reduce speed when approaching intersections or areas with limited visibility.
Be prepared for traffic that does not move at the same speed as passenger vehicles.
Give extra attention to nighttime driving on rural roads.
These habits are particularly relevant when traveling away from Washington's more developed streets and onto the rural network that connects the county's smaller communities.
Additional Daviess County Traffic Considerations
I-69 Interchanges and Speed Transitions
Interchanges create points where high-speed interstate traffic meets local traffic.
In Daviess County, the I-69/U.S. 50 interchange serves Washington, while the SR 58 interchange serves the Elnora and Odon area. (Indiana Government)
Drivers should pay close attention to merging traffic, lane changes and changing speeds around interchange approaches.
A driver leaving the interstate also needs to recognize that rural roads may require a very different pace of driving than the interstate itself.
Driving Around Washington
Washington is the county seat and the largest population center in Daviess County. STATS Indiana's 2025 population estimates place Washington at approximately 12,991 residents, representing about 38% of the county's population. (Indiana University Stats)
The city is also closely connected to U.S. 50 and I-69, making it an important local destination and transportation hub.
Drivers moving between Washington's developed areas and the surrounding rural highway network should expect significant changes in traffic speed, road context and vehicle types.
Odon and Elnora Area Driving
Odon and Elnora are connected to I-69 through the SR 58 interchange corridor. (Indiana Government)
This makes the area particularly relevant to drivers who use local roads to access the interstate.
The combination of small-town streets, rural roads and interstate access means drivers should be prepared for changing traffic conditions rather than assuming that all portions of the trip will have the same traffic flow.
Railroad and Freight Connections
Daviess County's economy and transportation network also have a railroad component. The county identifies CSX as an east-west railroad and the Indiana Southern as a north-south railroad. (Daviess County)
Where roads cross railroad tracks, drivers should obey crossing signals and signs and never attempt to drive around lowered gates.
The presence of both rail and highway transportation reinforces the county's role as a regional movement corridor rather than simply a collection of local streets.
Major Cities and Communities in Daviess County
Washington
Washington is the county seat and the largest community in Daviess County. The city's transportation importance comes from its size and its position near U.S. 50 and I-69. (Indiana Government)
STATS Indiana estimates Washington's 2025 population at 12,991. (Indiana University Stats)
For traffic-school searches, Washington is likely to be the most significant local geographic reference because many county residents, businesses and transportation routes connect through the city.
Odon
Odon is one of Daviess County's larger towns, with a 2025 estimated population of 1,378. (Indiana University Stats)
Its transportation importance is increased by the nearby I-69/SR 58 interchange serving the Odon and Elnora area. (Indiana Government)
Montgomery
Montgomery is another established Daviess County community located near the I-69 corridor. INDOT specifically includes Montgomery among the communities associated with the agricultural and Amish landscape along I-69. (Indiana Government)
Its 2025 estimated population is 782. (Indiana University Stats)
Elnora
Elnora is located along the northern portion of the county's transportation network and is served by the I-69/SR 58 interchange area. STATS Indiana estimates its 2025 population at 627. (Indiana University Stats)
Plainville
Plainville is a smaller incorporated community in Daviess County. Its 2025 estimated population is 485. (Indiana University Stats)
Cannelburg
Cannelburg is an incorporated town in Daviess County with an estimated 2025 population of 174. (Indiana University Stats)
Alfordsville
Alfordsville is a small incorporated town in the county. STATS Indiana's 2025 estimate places its population at 66. (Indiana University Stats)
Crane
Crane is an important geographic reference in the southern portion of the I-69 corridor, particularly in relation to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane and the I-69 route toward Greene County. It appears in some state county listings, but the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance's incorporated civil-unit data does not list Crane among Daviess County's incorporated cities and towns. (Indiana Government)
For that reason, it is better treated here as a significant community or geographic reference rather than included in the incorporated-town list below.
Courts and Traffic Tickets in Daviess County
The court handling a traffic citation depends on where the alleged violation occurred and which court has jurisdiction over the case.
Daviess County currently has a Daviess Circuit Court and Daviess Superior Court. The Indiana Judicial Branch's court systems identify Daviess Superior Court as an active court and Daviess County Court as abolished. (Indiana Government)
The current Daviess County local court rules provide an especially useful detail for traffic-ticket research: all infraction and ordinance violation cases filed in Daviess County, or transferred to Daviess County from another jurisdiction, are assigned to the Daviess Superior Court. (Indiana Government)
That means the Superior Court is particularly relevant when researching traffic infractions in the county.
The local rules also state that certain categories of criminal, juvenile, family, probate and other cases are assigned to the Circuit Court. (Indiana Government)
Court location
The Daviess County courts are located at:
200 E. Walnut StreetWashington, IN 47501
The Daviess County government identifies the county courthouse at 200 E. Walnut Street in Washington. (Daviess County)
If your citation identifies a particular court or gives you instructions for a hearing, follow the information on your citation or court documents.
Courts Handling Traffic Tickets in Daviess County
Daviess Superior Court
Location: Washington, IndianaAddress: 200 E. Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501
The Daviess County local rules specifically assign infraction and ordinance violation cases to the Daviess Superior Court. This makes it the principal Daviess County court to consider when researching traffic infraction jurisdiction. (Indiana Government)
Daviess Circuit Court
Location: Washington, IndianaAddress: 200 E. Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501
The Circuit Court handles other categories of cases under the county's local assignment rules. The local rules distinguish Circuit Court assignments from the infraction and ordinance cases assigned to Superior Court. (Indiana Government)
Important: Do not assume that every traffic-related matter in Daviess County is automatically handled by the same court. Check the court identified on your citation, case record or court order.
Daviess County Court Programs and BMV DSP Requirements
A local court requirement and a BMV-approved DSP are not automatically the same thing.
For example, the BMV states that a court may require completion of a DSP, but the court's order may not specifically require a BMV-approved DSP. (Indiana Government)
If a Daviess County court has instructed you to complete a course, ask the court or review the written order to determine:
What course is required?
Whether the course must be BMV-approved.
Whether the course is part of a deferral or other court arrangement.
Whether proof of completion must be filed with the court.
Whether there is a separate deadline.
Do not rely solely on a traffic-school provider to determine what a court requires in an individual case.
BMV Information for Daviess County
Daviess County does have an Indiana BMV branch.
Washington BMV Branch
900 W National Hwy, Suite 7Washington, IN 47501
The Indiana BMV's current branch directory lists the Washington branch at this address. The listed regular hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the branch closed Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday and Saturday hours listed as closed. Because BMV hours can change, verify the current schedule before traveling. (Indiana Government)
A BMV branch visit is not what makes an online DSP valid. The important requirement for the four-point credit is successful completion of a course from a BMV-approved DSP provider. (Indiana Government)
Online Course Experience for Daviess County Students
An online Driver Safety Program can be useful for Daviess County residents who live outside Washington or in one of the county's smaller communities.
Instead of planning a trip to a physical classroom, students can complete the approved course online through ABetterDriver.
The course is designed for use on common internet-connected devices, including:
Smartphones
Tablets
Laptops
Desktop computers
Students can save their progress and return later, making it possible to fit the required coursework around work, school and other responsibilities.
ABetterDriver is listed by the Indiana BMV as a BMV-approved DSP provider with an online course option. (Indiana Government)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daviess County Traffic School
1. Is ABetterDriver an Indiana BMV-approved Driver Safety Program provider?
Yes. The Indiana BMV currently lists ABetterDriver among its approved Driver Safety Program providers and identifies it as offering an online and DVD course option. (Indiana Government)
2. Can I take Indiana traffic school online from Daviess County?
Yes. The Indiana BMV permits approved DSP curriculum to be offered online, and ABetterDriver is listed as an approved provider with an online course. (Indiana Government)
3. How long is the Indiana Driver Safety Program?
A BMV-approved DSP must be at least four hours in duration. (Indiana Government)
4. Can completing a DSP give me four points of credit?
If you successfully complete a BMV-approved DSP, the BMV applies a four-point credit to your Indiana Official Driver Record, subject to the BMV's eligibility and timing rules. The credit may be applied once every three years. (Indiana Government)
5. Does the four-point credit erase my Daviess County traffic ticket?
No. The BMV specifically states that completing a DSP does not remove a citation from a driver's history. (Indiana Government)
6. Can a Daviess County court require me to take a Driver Safety Program?
Yes. Indiana courts may require a driver to complete a DSP or another specified course. However, the exact requirement depends on the court order and case. (Indiana Government)
7. Does taking ABetterDriver automatically satisfy my Daviess County court requirement?
Not necessarily. If your court order requires a particular class or program, verify that requirement with the court before enrolling.
8. Which Daviess County court handles traffic infractions?
The current Daviess County local rules state that infraction and ordinance violation cases are assigned to the Daviess Superior Court. (Indiana Government)
9. Where are the Daviess County courts located?
The Daviess County courthouse is at 200 E. Walnut Street in Washington, Indiana. (Daviess County)
10. Is Washington the only community in Daviess County where traffic-school students live?
No. Daviess County includes several incorporated communities, including Odon, Montgomery, Elnora, Plainville, Cannelburg and Alfordsville in addition to Washington. (Indiana Government)
11. Does I-69 affect driving conditions in Daviess County?
Yes. I-69 is a major transportation corridor through the county, with interchanges serving Washington at U.S. 50 and the Odon/Elnora area at SR 58. (Indiana Government)
12. Why should drivers watch for agricultural traffic in Daviess County?
Agriculture is a significant part of the county's economy, and INDOT documents agricultural communities along the I-69 corridor. Drivers may encounter significant differences in vehicle speed and type when moving between major highways and rural roads. (Daviess County)
13. How long does it take for the four-point credit to appear?
The BMV says to allow 7 to 14 business days after it receives the provider's notification of course completion. (Indiana Government)
14. Does Daviess County have a BMV branch?
Yes. The Indiana BMV lists a Washington branch at 900 W National Hwy, Suite 7, Washington, Indiana. (Indiana Government)
15. Can I take the Daviess County traffic school course from my phone?
An online BMV-approved DSP can be accessed online, and ABetterDriver offers its approved DSP online. The course can be used from common devices such as a phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer. (Indiana Government)
Ready to Complete Your Indiana DSP Online?
If you are looking for Daviess County Indiana traffic school, the key is choosing a course that fits your actual requirement.
If you received a BMV notice requiring a Driver Safety Program, want an eligible four-point credit, or otherwise need a BMV-approved DSP, ABetterDriver provides an online option.
Before enrolling for a court-related matter, confirm the exact course requirement with the court identified on your citation or court order.
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This page provides general information about Indiana Driver Safety Programs and Daviess County traffic matters. It is not legal advice. Court requirements vary by case.