If you received a traffic ticket in Plainville, Indiana, your case will generally be handled through the Daviess County court system in Washington.

Daviess County's current court-assignment rule assigns infraction and ordinance-violation cases to Daviess Superior Court. (Indiana Government)

Plainville also sits within the county's network of state highways, including SR 358 and connections toward SR 257 and SR 57. (Indiana Government)

Where Do Plainville Traffic Tickets Go?

Plainville does not have a separate county traffic courthouse. Daviess County's local rule assigns infraction and ordinance-violation cases to Superior Court. (Indiana Government)

Always follow the specific court listed on your citation.

Court That Handles Traffic Tickets From Plainville

Daviess Superior Court

200 E. Walnut Street Washington, IN 47501 Phone: 812-254-8671 (Daviess County)

Daviess County Clerk's Office

200 E. Walnut Street Washington, IN 47501 Phone: 812-254-8664 (Daviess County)

The Clerk's Office maintains county traffic-ticket records. (Daviess County)

Paying and Looking Up a Plainville Traffic Ticket

Daviess County allows online payment of eligible traffic tickets through Indiana Public Courts Online Services. (Daviess County)

Indiana MyCase can be searched by citation number, case number and party information. (Indiana Government)

What to Do After Getting a Traffic Ticket in Plainville

1. Read your citation.

2. Identify the court.

3. Check your deadline.

4. Search MyCase.

5. Determine whether payment is available.

6. Contact the Clerk if needed.

7. Ask about deferral.

8. Determine whether a DSP is required.

9. Verify the required course.

10. Complete it before the deadline.

11. Keep your completion confirmation.

Plainville Indiana Online Driver Safety Program

Indiana BMV-approved DSP courses can be taken online and must meet the BMV's curriculum standards and four-hour minimum. (Indiana Government)

ABetterDriver currently advertises its online Indiana DSP for $28.95. (A Better Driver)

The course works on phones, tablets and computers and permits students to save their progress. (A Better Driver)

BMV-Required DSP

Follow your BMV notice if you were required to complete a DSP.

Voluntary 4-Point Credit

An eligible driver may receive the Indiana four-point credit after successfully completing a BMV-approved DSP. (Indiana Government)

Court-Ordered Course

A court's written order controls the course requirement for that particular case.

Daviess County Infraction Deferral for Plainville Tickets

Daviess County's Prosecutor states that certain traffic violations may qualify for six- or twelve-month deferral. Successful completion without another violation can lead to dismissal without a conviction being entered on the driving record. (Daviess County)

Prosecutor's Office: 812-254-8673 Address: 200 E. Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501 (Daviess County)

The public county information reviewed does not establish that ABetterDriver's online DSP is required for this deferral program.

Driving and Traffic Conditions Specific to Plainville

SR 358 Through the Plainville Area

INDOT's Daviess County transportation documentation identifies SR 358 as an east-west state route serving the Plainville area and connecting toward SR 57 and SR 58. (Indiana Government)

This gives Plainville a direct relationship with the state highway network despite its small-town setting.

SR 257 and Regional Travel

SR 257 connects the Washington area with the western and central portions of the county and the Plainville-area network. (Indiana Government)

Drivers should be alert to changes in speed and road context when moving between Plainville streets and state routes.

Rural Traffic

Plainville is surrounded by rural roads and agricultural land uses. Drivers should expect slower-moving vehicles and agricultural equipment, especially when leaving the town for surrounding county roads.