Merrillville has its own active Town Court, so a Merrillville traffic ticket should not automatically be treated as a generic Lake County Crown Point traffic case.
ABetterDriver.com offers an Indiana BMV-approved online Driver Safety Program for $28.95. (Indiana Government)
Merrillville Town Court Traffic Tickets
Merrillville Town Court states that it handles:
All Merrillville traffic offenses.
All Merrillville town ordinance violations.
Merrillville criminal misdemeanor offenses. (Town of Merrillville)
Merrillville Town Court
7820 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410 Traffic Court Phone: 219-756-6185
Current court sessions for criminal and traffic matters are listed for Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. (Town of Merrillville)
The court permits payment by cash, cashier's check, money order, or online. (Town of Merrillville)
If another Lake County court appears on your citation, follow the citation.
What to Do After Getting a Merrillville Traffic Ticket
Check whether Merrillville Town Court is listed.
Note the court or payment date.
Search Indiana MyCase.
Determine whether online payment is available.
Investigate any applicable deferral option before paying if you want one.
Determine whether you separately received an Indiana BMV DSP notice.
Verify any court-ordered online driver safety or online driver improvement course.
Complete the correct requirement before the deadline.
Save your records.
Merrillville Indiana Online Driver Safety Program
The Indiana BMV currently lists ABetterDriver.com as an approved online DSP provider. Approved courses have a minimum duration of four hours and may not cost more than $55.
ABetterDriver.com's course currently costs $28.95. (Indiana Government)
Eligible Indiana drivers may voluntarily complete an approved DSP for a 4-point credit once every three years.
Completion does not remove the underlying traffic citation. (Indiana Government)
Lake County Infraction Deferral and Merrillville Town Court
Lake County operates an Infraction Deferral Program for eligible moving violations.
Because Merrillville maintains its own Town Court, drivers should verify whether the county Prosecutor's deferral process applies to their particular Town Court case.
Do not assume that completing ABetterDriver.com's online Driver Safety Program automatically puts the ticket into deferral.
Driving in Merrillville: U.S. 30, Broadway, and I-65
Broadway Is State Road 53
Merrillville identifies Broadway as Route 53, one of the town's principal north-south arteries. U.S. 30 is the primary east-west regional route. Taft Street is another major north-south corridor. (Town of Merrillville)
This gives Merrillville a heavily commercial road environment.
Drivers should expect:
Signalized intersections.
Multiple business entrances.
Turning traffic.
Frequent lane changes.
Larger vehicles.
Pedestrians near commercial areas.
Vehicles traveling between surface roads and I-65.
U.S. 30 and I-65
INDOT's interchange directory identifies the U.S. 30/I-65 interchange in Merrillville. (Indiana Government)
The transition between interstate travel and U.S. 30 commercial traffic requires drivers to adjust quickly from freeway merging and higher speeds to signals, driveway access, and turning vehicles.
Public Bus Traffic on Broadway
The Town states that Gary Public Transportation Corporation provides bus service along Broadway in Merrillville, along with local shuttle service. (Town of Merrillville)
Drivers should anticipate buses stopping, reentering traffic, and interacting with pedestrians along the Broadway corridor.
Merrillville's Large Local Street Network
The Merrillville Street Department maintains approximately 165 miles of town roads. (Town of Merrillville)
That is relevant because many residential and commercial streets are maintained locally while state routes such as Broadway and U.S. 30 have different maintenance responsibilities.
August 2026 Storm Recovery
Merrillville has been conducting substantial storm and debris recovery during August 2026. The Town's current notices describe continued neighborhood debris removal after severe storm damage, following earlier tornado recovery. (Town of Merrillville)
Drivers should slow around cleanup crews, debris piles, utility work, and trucks operating in residential areas.
Storm-recovery information verified August 20, 2026 and should be refreshed when cleanup ends.
Merrillville Police Department
Merrillville Police operates from the municipal complex at 7820 Broadway. (Town of Merrillville)
BMV Services for Merrillville Drivers
The Indiana BMV's current Lake County listing includes BMV and kiosk options in and around Merrillville and neighboring communities. Drivers can use any Indiana branch, and no branch visit is necessary merely to complete ABetterDriver.com's online Driver Safety Program. (Indiana Government)
Merrillville Indiana Online Traffic School FAQ
Does Merrillville have its own traffic court?
Yes. Merrillville Town Court handles state and town traffic infractions. (Town of Merrillville)
Where is Merrillville Town Court?
The Town Court operates from the Merrillville municipal complex at 7820 Broadway. (Town of Merrillville)
What is the Town Court traffic phone number?
219-756-6185. (Town of Merrillville)
When are Merrillville traffic court sessions?
The current Town page lists Monday and Thursday sessions at 9:30 a.m. (Town of Merrillville)
Can I pay a Merrillville traffic ticket online?
Yes. Merrillville Town Court provides an online payment option. (Town of Merrillville)
Does Merrillville Town Court handle all Merrillville traffic offenses?
The Town's current page states that its jurisdiction includes all Merrillville traffic offenses. (Town of Merrillville)
Is Broadway State Road 53?
Yes. Merrillville identifies Broadway as Route 53. (Town of Merrillville)
Does U.S. 30 connect with I-65 in Merrillville?
Yes. INDOT identifies the interchange in Merrillville. (Indiana Government)
Is there bus service on Broadway?
Yes. GPTC provides service along Broadway. (Town of Merrillville)
Can I take an Indiana online Driver Safety Program from Merrillville?
Yes. ABetterDriver.com is a current BMV-approved online provider. (Indiana Government)
Can the course give me a 4-point credit?
Yes, subject to current Indiana BMV rules. (Indiana Government)
Does the online DSP remove my Merrillville traffic ticket?
No. (Indiana Government)
How much is the online DSP?
Currently $28.95. (A Better Driver)
Complete Your Indiana Online Driver Safety Program From Merrillville
ABetterDriver.com offers its BMV-approved Indiana online Driver Safety Program for $28.95. (Indiana Government)
If Merrillville Town Court ordered a specific course, confirm the requirement before enrolling.