Russellville is Putnam County's smallest incorporated municipality in this batch, so the page should stay concise.
Its strongest verified traffic subject is State Road 236 and the surrounding rural county-road network. Current state mapping identifies SR 236 through northern Putnam County and Russellville.
Which Court Handles a Russellville Traffic Ticket?
Ordinary Putnam County traffic infractions are handled through:
Putnam Superior Court One Courthouse Square, #33 Greencastle, IN 46135 Phone: 765-653-2658
The actual citation remains controlling.
Russellville Indiana Online Driver Safety Program
ABetterDriver.com is currently listed by the Indiana BMV as an approved online DSP provider.
The current advertised online price is $28.95.
The BMV program does not automatically dismiss a Russellville citation.
Putnam County Infraction Deferral
Russellville drivers use the countywide Putnam County program if eligible.
Current rules require entry within 60 days and exclude CDL holders, drivers with a qualifying prior moving violation during the previous 12 months, and drivers who participated in another diversion or deferral program during that period.
The program also excludes speeding 27 mph or more over the limit and several other categories.
Driving in Russellville: State Road 236 and Rural Northern Putnam County
SR 236 provides Russellville's clearest regional connection.
Drivers should expect a transition between:
State-road travel.
A compact local street grid.
Agricultural equipment.
County roads.
Limited nighttime lighting outside town.
Vehicles traveling between Putnam, Parke, and Montgomery County areas.
Russellville Town Hall
Russellville Town Hall 300 N. Harrison Street Russellville, IN 46175 Phone: 765-367-1421
The town's current website confirms this address and lists Town Board meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Russellville Historic Street Grid
The National Register identifies the Russellville Historic District as roughly bounded by Jesse Avenue, Fordice Street, High Street, and McCaw Street.
This is useful primarily for identifying the compact older street grid. It should not be turned into unsupported claims about congestion or crash risk.
Current Local Traffic Rules
A sufficiently current Russellville-specific traffic code publishing detailed:
Town speed limits.
Golf-cart requirements.
Parking restrictions.
Truck routes.
was not located in the authoritative sources reviewed.
Do not copy Roachdale's speed limits or Cloverdale's truck rules onto Russellville.
Current Road Work
No significant active Russellville-specific construction was verified as of August 21, 2026.
BMV Services Near Russellville
The Greencastle BMV Branch at 1010 Mill Pond Lane is the county's full branch.
Russellville Indiana Online Traffic School FAQ
Can I take Indiana online traffic school from Russellville? Yes.
Which court handles ordinary Russellville traffic tickets? Putnam Superior Court.
Does Putnam County offer traffic-ticket deferral? Yes.
How quickly must I enter the deferral program? Within 60 days.
Can a CDL holder qualify? No.
What major state road serves Russellville? State Road 236.
Where is Russellville Town Hall? 300 N. Harrison Street.
Are there verified current golf-cart rules for Russellville? No sufficiently current town-specific rule was located during this review.
Is major road construction active in Russellville? No significant town-specific project was verified for August 21, 2026.
Where is the nearest BMV branch? Greencastle.
Complete Your Indiana Online Driver Safety Program From Russellville
ABetterDriver.com's BMV-approved online DSP is available from Russellville for an applicable statewide requirement or four-point credit. Verify Putnam County deferral separately.