Hobart has one of the clearest court structures in this Lake County batch because Hobart City Court has countywide jurisdiction over infractions, including speeding tickets. (City of Hobart)
ABetterDriver.com offers an Indiana BMV-approved online Driver Safety Program for $28.95. (Indiana Government)
Hobart City Court
705 E. Fourth Street, Suite C Hobart, IN 46342 Phone: 219-942-8218
The current Indiana court directory confirms the same address and phone number. (Indiana Government)
Hobart City Court states that it has jurisdiction over:
Hobart ordinance violations.
Countywide infractions, including speeding tickets.
Misdemeanors. (City of Hobart)
Can I Pay a Hobart Traffic Ticket Online?
Yes. Hobart City Court currently provides online traffic-ticket payment through Indiana's court payment system. The court states that a ticket paid before the court date generally does not require an appearance, although the driver is responsible for making sure the case has actually been resolved. (City of Hobart)
The court also directs drivers to Indiana MyCase for case and court-date information. (City of Hobart)
Hobart Indiana Online Driver Safety Program
ABetterDriver.com currently offers its BMV-approved Indiana online DSP for $28.95. (A Better Driver)
Eligible Indiana drivers may voluntarily complete a BMV-approved DSP for a 4-point credit once every three years. The course does not erase the Hobart citation. (Indiana Government)
Lake County Infraction Deferral and Hobart City Court
Lake County maintains its Prosecutor-administered Infraction Deferral Program for qualifying moving violations. (Lake County Indiana)
However, because Hobart City Court is an independent city court with countywide infraction jurisdiction, a Hobart driver should verify whether the Lake County Prosecutor's IDP applies to the particular City Court case before assuming eligibility.
Do not treat county deferral and ABetterDriver.com's online Driver Safety Program as interchangeable.
Driving in Hobart: State Road 51 and Current Construction
State Road 51, Main Street
Hobart City Court itself describes its Fourth Street location as two blocks east of Highway 51, Main Street, confirming the central role of SR 51 through downtown Hobart. (City of Hobart)
Drivers moving from SR 51 into downtown should expect local intersections, pedestrian activity, court traffic, businesses, and parking rather than uninterrupted highway conditions.
Wisconsin Street Bridge
Hobart's current construction page identifies the Wisconsin Street Bridge as a Lake County project and says the bridge closure was rescheduled for spring 2026, with an anticipated closure of approximately 12 months once work begins. (City of Hobart)
Because bridge project schedules can change, drivers should check Hobart's current construction map before relying on a particular route.
5th Street and Center Street
The City lists a 5th & Center wingwall repair project for summer 2026 to address embankment and roadway issues. (City of Hobart)
This is particularly relevant to drivers traveling near downtown and the City Court area.
County Line Culvert Replacement
Hobart also lists a County Line culvert replacement north of 10th Street for summer 2026. (City of Hobart)
38th Street Stormwater Project
A separate 38th Street stormwater project is also listed for summer 2026. (City of Hobart)
These are better city-page topics than general population because they directly affect how someone drives through Hobart.
Hobart Police and Traffic Citation Records
The Hobart Police Records division processes traffic violation citations and is located at:
705 E. Fourth Street Hobart, IN 46342. (City of Hobart)
That places the Police Records operation and City Court at the same general justice-center location.
BMV and Registration Services in Hobart
Hobart does not currently have a full BMV branch, but Indiana BMV lists a Clean Air Car Check station at 325 Sullivan Street that provides registration-renewal services. (Indiana Government)
The full Gary BMV Branch is currently at 661 Broadway. (Indiana Government)
You do not need to visit either location to complete ABetterDriver.com's online Driver Safety Program.
Hobart Indiana Online Traffic School FAQ
Does Hobart have its own traffic court?
Yes. Hobart City Court handles city ordinance violations and has countywide jurisdiction over infractions such as speeding tickets. (City of Hobart)
Where is Hobart City Court?
705 E. Fourth Street, Suite C. (Indiana Government)
What is the Hobart City Court phone number?
219-942-8218. (Indiana Government)
Can I pay a Hobart traffic ticket online?
Yes. (City of Hobart)
If I pay before court, do I still have to appear?
Hobart says generally no if payment is received before the court date, but you remain responsible for confirming the case is resolved. (City of Hobart)
Does Lake County offer traffic deferral?
Yes. (Lake County Indiana)
Can I automatically use Lake County deferral for a Hobart City Court ticket?
Do not assume so. Verify eligibility with the court or Prosecutor.
Is SR 51 Main Street in Hobart?
Yes. Hobart City Court's own directions identify Highway 51 as Main Street. (City of Hobart)
Is Hobart doing road work in 2026?
Yes. Current city listings include the Wisconsin Street Bridge, 5th & Center, County Line culvert, and 38th Street projects. (City of Hobart)
Can I take the Indiana DSP online from Hobart?
Yes. ABetterDriver.com is an approved online provider. (Indiana Government)
Can the DSP give me a 4-point credit?
Yes, subject to current BMV rules. (Indiana Government)
How much is the ABetterDriver.com course?
Currently $28.95. (A Better Driver)