New Chicago has one of the clearest Lake County court-routing rules in this batch.
The New Chicago Police Department specifically directs people paying traffic tickets written by its officers to Lake County Division Room 4 in Hammond. (New Chicago)
ABetterDriver.com offers an Indiana BMV-approved online Driver Safety Program for $28.95. (Indiana Government)
Where Do I Pay a New Chicago Traffic Ticket?
New Chicago Police states that it does not accept traffic-ticket payments at the Police Department.
For a ticket written by New Chicago Police, the Town directs drivers to:
Lake Superior Court County Division Room 4
Hammond Courthouse 232 Russell Street Hammond, IN 46320
New Chicago Police currently lists the traffic payment contact as 219-933-2841. (New Chicago)
Lake County's Division 4 page separately confirms that the court handles traffic-related ordinance violations from New Chicago, along with Hammond and Whiting ordinance matters, plus approximately 15% of Lake County infractions. (Lake County Indiana)
The New Chicago Police traffic clerk number is currently 219-755-3620. (New Chicago)
What to Do After Getting a New Chicago Traffic Ticket
Read the citation.
Check whether it was issued by New Chicago Police.
Check the court and case number.
If directed to Division 4, use the Hammond courthouse information.
Search Indiana MyCase.
Determine whether online payment is available.
Investigate Lake County deferral before paying if interested.
Determine whether the BMV separately requires an online Driver Safety Program.
Verify any court-required online driver safety or online driver improvement course.
Complete the correct requirement on time.
New Chicago Indiana Online Driver Safety Program
ABetterDriver.com is currently listed as a BMV-approved online DSP provider and charges $28.95. (Indiana Government)
Eligible Indiana drivers can voluntarily complete the approved DSP for the Indiana 4-point credit once every three years.
The course does not erase a New Chicago traffic ticket. (Indiana Government)
Lake County Infraction Deferral for New Chicago Tickets
Lake County offers its separate Infraction Deferral Program to qualifying drivers.
The published criteria include:
No moving violation in the previous year.
Driver at least 18.
Valid driver's license.
No accident associated with the ticket.
No CDL. (Lake County Indiana)
Verify eligibility before paying the citation.
Driving in New Chicago: Interstates, Ridge Road, and SR 51
New Chicago is geographically small, but its location puts it close to several major Lake County routes.
The Town's official description states that:
I-80/I-94 runs immediately north of town.
Ridge Road forms the southern boundary.
I-65 lies to the west.
State Road 51 lies to the east.
Deep River is part of the local geography. (New Chicago)
This gives New Chicago drivers quick transitions between low-speed town streets and some of Northwest Indiana's busiest regional traffic corridors.
Ridge Road
Ridge Road, also identified locally as 37th Avenue, is one of New Chicago's emergency snow routes. (New Chicago)
Drivers should adjust speed and following distance when moving from local streets onto Ridge Road and when winter operations are underway.
New Chicago Emergency Snow Routes
The Town currently identifies these emergency snow routes:
Ridge Road/37th Avenue from Indiana Street to Pulaski Street.
Wisconsin Street from Ridge Road to Deep River.
Michigan Street from Ridge Road to 29th Street.
Huber Boulevard from Indiana Street to Wisconsin Street.
Indiana Street from Tyler Street to Ridge Road.
Tyler Street from N. Lake Park Avenue to Indiana Street.
Van Buren Street from N. Lake Park Avenue to Michigan Street. (New Chicago)
These routes receive special snow-removal attention outside the Street Department's normal weekday schedule.
This is highly localized information that belongs only on the New Chicago page.
New Chicago Police Department
Non-Emergency Dispatch: 219-660-0001 Police Clerk: 219-962-1550 Traffic Clerk: 219-755-3620 (New Chicago)
BMV Services for New Chicago Drivers
New Chicago does not currently have a full BMV branch. Nearby Lake County locations include Gary and other active branches. Indiana allows drivers to use any BMV branch in the state. (Indiana Government)
A physical visit is not required merely to complete ABetterDriver.com's online Driver Safety Program.
New Chicago Indiana Online Traffic School FAQ
Does New Chicago have its own traffic court?
New Chicago Police directs tickets written by its officers to Lake County Division Room 4 in Hammond rather than a separate New Chicago Town Court. (New Chicago)
Where do I pay a traffic ticket written by New Chicago Police?
The Town directs drivers to Lake County Division 4 at 232 Russell Street in Hammond or to Indiana's online court-payment system. (New Chicago)
Does Division 4 specifically handle New Chicago traffic-related ordinance violations?
Yes. Lake County expressly lists New Chicago among the municipalities whose traffic-related ordinance violations are handled by Division 4. (Lake County Indiana)
What is the New Chicago traffic clerk phone number?
219-755-3620. (New Chicago)
Can I pay a traffic ticket at New Chicago Police Department?
No. The Police Department specifically says it does not accept traffic-ticket payments. (New Chicago)
Does Lake County offer traffic-ticket deferral?
Yes, for qualifying drivers.
Can I take an Indiana online Driver Safety Program from New Chicago?
Yes. ABetterDriver.com is currently a BMV-approved online provider. (Indiana Government)
What major highways are near New Chicago?
The Town identifies I-80/I-94 to the north, I-65 to the west, Ridge Road to the south, and SR 51 to the east. (New Chicago)
What are New Chicago's emergency snow routes?
The Town publishes several, including Ridge Road, Wisconsin Street, Michigan Street, Huber Boulevard, Indiana Street, Tyler Street, and Van Buren Street. (New Chicago)
Can the online DSP give me a 4-point credit?
Yes, subject to current Indiana BMV rules. (Indiana Government)
Does it remove the underlying ticket?
No. (Indiana Government)
How much is ABetterDriver.com's online DSP?
Currently $28.95. (A Better Driver)
Complete Your Indiana Online Driver Safety Program From New Chicago
ABetterDriver.com offers its BMV-approved Indiana online Driver Safety Program for $28.95. (Indiana Government)
For a ticket written by New Chicago Police, follow the Division 4 instructions on your citation.