Shelburn sits in northern Sullivan County between Farmersburg and Sullivan and is closely tied to the SR 48/U.S. 41 transportation corridor.
The town maintains its own municipal government, code of ordinances, current redevelopment activity, and Northeast School Corporation offices.
Which Court Handles a Shelburn Traffic Ticket?
Ordinary Sullivan County traffic infractions are handled by:
Sullivan Superior Court 100 Courthouse Square, #301 Sullivan, IN 47882
Current county local rules assign traffic infractions exclusively to Superior Court.
Shelburn does not operate a separate active traffic court.
Shelburn Indiana Online Driver Safety Program
ABetterDriver.com is currently identified as a BMV-approved Indiana online DSP provider.
The course does not automatically dismiss a Shelburn citation.
Sullivan County Infraction Deferral
Shelburn drivers use the countywide Prosecutor program when eligible.
Current county foundation terms include:
Three months.
$170 fee.
CDL holders excluded.
Prosecutor discretion.
Requirements can vary by individual agreement.
Driving in Shelburn: SR 48 and the U.S. 41 Corridor
The county foundation identifies SR 48 as the primary state-road corridor serving Shelburn, with U.S. 41 nearby to the west.
Drivers should expect a transition between:
U.S. 41 regional travel.
SR 48.
Small-town local streets.
Agricultural traffic.
School and municipal traffic.
Northeast School Corporation Traffic
Northeast School Corporation's central office is located at:
620 N. Washington Street Shelburn, IN 47879 Phone: 812-397-5390.
Although North Central Jr./Sr. High and Northeast North Elementary are physically located in the Farmersburg area, district administrative activity adds institutional traffic to Washington Street in Shelburn.
Shelburn Traffic Code
Shelburn currently publishes a municipal Traffic Code as part of its code of ordinances.
The code contains local traffic, stop-street, and parking schedules.
Because the codified traffic schedules are older and individual signs or amendments may supersede them, this page should rely on current posted signs rather than reproducing a large historical schedule.
2026 Mill Street Water Main Project
A July 2026 bid notice sought contractors for the Town of Shelburn Mill Street Water Main Replacement Project.
Status: 2026 PROCUREMENT / PROJECT DEVELOPMENT.
The public bid notice establishes that the project is current, but it does not establish that Mill Street is presently closed on August 21.
Do not label it an active closure without a current construction notice.
Shelburn Old Fashioned Days
Sullivan County identifies Shelburn Old Fashioned Days as a popular recurring festival.
The town's historical material confirms that the festival has drawn regional visitors.
A current 2026 closure schedule was not verified, so event-specific traffic restrictions should be updated only when the town publishes them.
Shelburn Town Hall
Shelburn Town Hall 15 N. Railroad Street Shelburn, IN 47879 Phone: 812-397-5900
Current hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
Current Road Work
No current authoritative source reviewed established a major active SR 48 highway closure inside Shelburn as of August 21, 2026.
The Mill Street project should remain classified separately as a current municipal infrastructure project in procurement/development.
BMV Services Near Shelburn
The county branch is in Sullivan:
Sullivan BMV Branch 273 S. Section Street Sullivan, IN 47882 Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Shelburn Indiana Online Traffic School FAQ
Which court handles a Shelburn traffic ticket?
Sullivan Superior Court.
Can I take Indiana online traffic school from Shelburn?
Yes.
Does Sullivan County offer deferral?
Yes.
How much is the current deferral fee?
$170.
Can CDL holders participate?
No.
What state road serves Shelburn?
SR 48 is the principal state-road corridor.
Is U.S. 41 nearby?
Yes. Shelburn is part of the northern Sullivan County U.S. 41/SR 48 road network.
Where is the Northeast School Corporation office?
620 N. Washington Street in Shelburn.
Does Shelburn publish a traffic code?
Yes.
Is Mill Street under a current municipal project?
Yes, a 2026 water-main replacement project was bid, but an active August road closure was not verified.
Where is the nearest BMV?
Sullivan.
Complete Your Indiana Online Driver Safety Program From Shelburn
Use ABetterDriver.com's BMV-approved online DSP for the statewide program when appropriate.