Tippecanoe County drivers who need an Indiana Driver Safety Program can complete the BMV-approved course online through ABetterDriver.com. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles currently lists ABetterDriver.com as an approved Driver Safety Program provider offering online and DVD courses. Every BMV-approved Indiana DSP must be at least four hours long.
ABetterDriver.com currently lists its online Indiana Driver Safety Program for $28.95. The course is online and self-paced and can be taken from a computer, tablet, or phone.
Tippecanoe County had an estimated 190,456 residents in 2025, making it Indiana's eighth-largest county by population. Lafayette is the county seat and largest city, with an estimated 71,238 residents, while West Lafayette had an estimated 45,747.
Driving in Tippecanoe County is substantially different from most Indiana counties. I-65 crosses the county east of Lafayette and West Lafayette, U.S. 52 and U.S. 231 serve the Greater Lafayette area, and S.R. 26, S.R. 25, S.R. 38, and S.R. 43 provide additional regional connections. Purdue University creates large and predictable periods of student, pedestrian, parking, and event traffic in West Lafayette.
Take Your Indiana Driver Safety Program Online
Drivers in Lafayette, West Lafayette, Battle Ground, Shadeland, Dayton, Clarks Hill, Otterbein, and unincorporated Tippecanoe County can complete a BMV-approved Indiana Driver Safety Program online rather than attending a classroom course.
The Indiana BMV currently identifies ABetterDriver.com as an approved provider offering both online and DVD programs.
The online DSP may be appropriate when:
The Indiana BMV requires you to complete a Driver Safety Program.
You voluntarily want the Indiana four-point credit.
A court specifically requires you to complete a BMV-approved DSP.
The third situation requires an important distinction. Indiana BMV states that a court can order a Driver Safety Program without necessarily requiring a BMV-approved DSP. If Tippecanoe Superior Court 6 or another court gives you a specific course requirement, verify the language of the order before enrolling.
Who Takes an Indiana Driver Safety Program?
Indiana drivers take a Driver Safety Program for several different reasons. A BMV requirement, voluntary four-point credit, court order, and Tippecanoe County Infraction Deferral Program are separate processes.
BMV-Required Driver Safety Program
Indiana law provides that a driver convicted of two or more traffic offenses within a 12-month period may be required to complete a BMV-approved Driver Safety Program.
Drivers under age 21 are required to complete a DSP after two or more traffic-offense convictions. Once the BMV sends notice of the requirement, the driver has 90 days to complete the course. Failure to complete it within that period can result in suspension of driving privileges.
This requirement is statewide. It does not change because the underlying traffic offenses occurred in Tippecanoe County.
Voluntary Indiana 4-Point Credit
Any Indiana driver may voluntarily complete a BMV-approved Driver Safety Program.
After successful completion, the BMV applies a four-point credit to the driver's Indiana Official Driver Record. The credit may be applied once every three years.
Moving-violation points remain active for two years from the conviction date. The four-point credit does not erase a Lafayette, West Lafayette, or other Tippecanoe County citation and does not remove the conviction from driver history.
Court-Ordered or Court-Referred Drivers
Tippecanoe County courts can separately require a driver to complete a driving or traffic-safety program.
That requirement is different from:
A BMV-required DSP.
The voluntary Indiana four-point credit.
Tippecanoe County's Infraction Deferral Program.
Indiana BMV expressly cautions that a court-ordered DSP does not necessarily mean a BMV-approved DSP is required.
How Long Is the Indiana Driver Safety Program?
Every Indiana BMV-approved Driver Safety Program must be at least four hours long.
Approved providers may offer the curriculum:
Online.
By DVD.
In a classroom.
All BMV-approved providers must meet the same curriculum standards, and the maximum permitted price is currently $55.
ABetterDriver.com currently offers its online program for $28.95.
The Indiana BMV advises allowing approximately 7 to 10 business days for course-completion results to be processed. Its current FAQ states that the four-point credit is generally applied within 7 to 14 business days after the BMV receives completion notification from the provider.
Drivers with a BMV or court deadline should therefore avoid waiting until the last possible day to complete the course.
How the Indiana 4-Point Credit Works
Successful completion of a BMV-approved DSP creates a four-point credit on the Indiana Official Driver Record.
The BMV permits that credit once every three years. If a driver takes another approved course before the three-year period ends, the BMV does not add another four-point credit. Instead, the existing credit period is extended for three years from the newer completion date.
For a Tippecanoe County driver with a pending citation:
The four-point credit does not dismiss the ticket.
The DSP does not remove the conviction.
Completing a DSP does not automatically qualify the citation for local deferral.
A court-ordered driving program may have different requirements.
Deferral must be approved through the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor under separate rules.
Indiana BMV specifically states that DSP completion does not remove a citation from driver history.
Driving in Tippecanoe County: Purdue, I-65 and Greater Lafayette Traffic
Tippecanoe County's transportation environment is dominated by the Greater Lafayette urban area and Purdue University, but it also includes interstate travel, expanding suburban roads, small towns, agricultural areas, and recreation destinations.
The county's estimated 2025 population was 190,456, while Lafayette and West Lafayette together had nearly 117,000 residents. Tippecanoe County also had an estimated 45,196 residents ages 18 through 24, representing 23.7% of the county population and ranking second among Indiana counties for the share of residents in that age range.
That age profile helps explain why university-related traffic is a much more important local issue here than in most Indiana counties.
The county's major road system includes:
I-65.
U.S. 52.
U.S. 231.
S.R. 25.
S.R. 26.
S.R. 38.
S.R. 43.
Numerous high-volume county roads connecting Lafayette, West Lafayette, Purdue, and surrounding growth areas.
Tippecanoe County's Primary Driving Issue: Purdue University and West Lafayette Event Traffic
Purdue University creates one of the most distinctive traffic patterns of any Indiana county.
The university's 2026 move-in system demonstrates the scale and degree of traffic management required around campus. Purdue scheduled Boiler Gold Rush International move-in for August 14 and Boiler Gold Rush move-in from August 15 through August 18, 2026, using 30-minute arrival windows and required vehicle move-in passes. Some residence halls direct arriving vehicles through designated staging locations before students proceed to their buildings.
This is not simply a one-week issue.
Purdue's parking operation also restricts parking around Ross-Ade Stadium, Mackey Arena, and the Mollenkopf Athletic Center during home football, basketball, and volleyball games. For football, vehicle relocation from affected areas can begin as early as 6 a.m., depending on the event.
That means West Lafayette drivers can encounter:
Temporary parking restrictions.
Vehicles being redirected around campus.
High pedestrian activity.
Families unfamiliar with local streets during move-in.
Football and basketball traffic.
Buses, bicycles, scooters, and pedestrians sharing the transportation network.
Temporary changes around stadium and arena parking areas.
For defensive driving, the practical lesson is that a familiar West Lafayette street can operate very differently during Purdue move-in, a football Saturday, commencement, or another major campus event.
Interstate 65 Through Tippecanoe County
I-65 provides Tippecanoe County's principal interstate connection.
INDOT currently identifies four major I-65 interchanges within the county:
Exit 168: S.R. 38 at Dayton.
Exit 172: S.R. 26 at Lafayette.
Exit 175: S.R. 25 at Lafayette.
Exit 178: S.R. 43 at Battle Ground.
These interchanges connect interstate traffic with very different local environments.
S.R. 26 / I-65 — Exit 172
S.R. 26 provides an important connection between I-65 and Lafayette and continues west toward the Purdue and West Lafayette area.
Drivers leaving I-65 encounter a surface-road environment containing signals, businesses, driveways, turning traffic, and local congestion rather than controlled-access interstate conditions. INDOT identifies the Lafayette S.R. 26 interchange as Exit 172.
S.R. 25 / I-65 — Exit 175
S.R. 25 connects with I-65 at Exit 175 in Lafayette. INDOT also identifies S.R. 25 as a major state route within the Lafayette road network.
S.R. 38 / I-65 — Exit 168
S.R. 38 connects with I-65 at Dayton. This gives the Dayton area interstate relevance much greater than the town's population alone might suggest.
S.R. 43 / I-65 — Exit 178
S.R. 43 provides the Battle Ground area's direct I-65 access. INDOT identifies the interchange as Exit 178.
This interchange is also relevant to drivers visiting Battle Ground and the Prophetstown area.
U.S. 52: One of Tippecanoe County's Most Important 2026 Construction Corridors
U.S. 52 is undergoing significant work in Tippecanoe County during 2026.
Tippecanoe County announced that beginning in May 2026, a series of county-road intersections with U.S. 52 would close in phases while INDOT performs improvements. The work includes wider shoulders and turn lanes intended to improve visibility, and the county states that the overall work is anticipated to continue through the end of 2026, weather permitting.
Affected intersections include locations such as:
Wyandotte Road.
C.R. 600 S.
C.R. 700 S.
C.R. 1000 S.
C.R. 1075 S.
C.R. 1200 S.
Drivers should not assume that a familiar county-road crossing remains open simply because it was accessible earlier in the year.
The county specifically warns that traffic patterns will change as work proceeds and directs motorists to use designated U-turn locations where necessary during construction.
This is a substantial current local issue and gives U.S. 52 a particularly important role in a 2026 Tippecanoe County traffic-safety page.
U.S. 231 Through Greater Lafayette
U.S. 231 is another major Tippecanoe County corridor.
Tippecanoe County maintains an official transportation page for the newer U.S. 231 alignment connecting the U.S. 52 area with I-65, illustrating the route's importance to the county transportation system.
INDOT also identifies the U.S. 231/Yeager Road interchange in West Lafayette and other grade-separated U.S. highway connections in Tippecanoe County.
For local drivers, U.S. 231 is particularly important because it serves travel involving:
West Lafayette.
Purdue University.
Southern Tippecanoe County.
Greater Lafayette regional traffic.
Connections to I-65 and U.S. 52.
Current Old U.S. 231 Bridge Work
Tippecanoe County's 2026 road notices include replacement of a bridge on Old U.S. 231 at Wea Creek, south of C.R. 375 S. The county scheduled the road closure from March into late August 2026.
Because project dates can change, drivers should verify the current closure status before traveling through the area rather than assume the road has reopened based solely on the original schedule.
County Road Growth and Reconstruction
Tippecanoe County's growth extends beyond state highways.
The county's 2026 road program includes multiple reconstruction and bridge projects. Current county notices include a one-way restriction on C.R. 500 E connected with roadway reconstruction and the Pretty Prairie Road project associated with dam decommissioning and installation of a new culvert.
The County Highway Department also publishes a dedicated 2026 County Road Project Map, reflecting the amount of local road work occurring outside INDOT's state-highway system.
For drivers, this is important because an online map or route that was familiar earlier in the year may not reflect a temporary construction condition.
Lafayette: County Seat and Largest City
Lafayette is the Tippecanoe County seat and had an estimated 71,238 residents in 2025.
It is also the center of the county's court and BMV operations and contains or directly connects with:
Tippecanoe Superior Court 6.
The Tippecanoe County Clerk.
The Prosecutor's Office.
The Lafayette BMV branch.
I-65 access at S.R. 26 and S.R. 25.
U.S. 52.
U.S. 231.
The Greater Lafayette urban street network.
Lafayette therefore has enough court, highway, construction, and local-search relevance for a substantial standalone traffic-school page.
West Lafayette: Purdue, City Court and University Traffic
West Lafayette had an estimated 45,747 residents in 2025, making it Tippecanoe County's second-largest city.
Its transportation environment is dominated by Purdue University, student housing, pedestrian and bicycle traffic, athletic events, and regional routes connecting the city with Lafayette and I-65.
Purdue's current move-in system and athletic-event parking restrictions show why West Lafayette should be treated as a distinct traffic environment rather than simply folded into Lafayette content.
West Lafayette also continues to operate a City Court at 222 N. Chauncey Avenue. The city states that the court handles parking and ordinance violations.
That does not mean ordinary Indiana Title 9 traffic infractions issued in West Lafayette automatically belong in City Court. Current Tippecanoe County local rules assign Title 9 traffic infractions to Tippecanoe Superior Court 6.
The citation and actual case assignment control.
Battle Ground: I-65, Prophetstown and Recreation Traffic
Battle Ground had an estimated 1,905 residents in 2025.
Its transportation significance is greater than its population suggests.
INDOT identifies S.R. 43/Battle Ground at I-65 Exit 178.
Nearby Prophetstown State Park is located where the Tippecanoe River meets the Wabash near Battle Ground. Indiana DNR describes the park as Indiana's newest state park and notes its restored prairie, wetlands, historical interpretation, trails, and other visitor activities.
Tippecanoe County also operates Tippecanoe Battlefield Park in Battle Ground.
This gives Battle Ground a legitimate interstate, historic-site, and recreation-driving angle that can support a standalone city page.
Dayton: Small Town With Direct I-65 Access
Dayton had an estimated 1,368 residents in 2025.
Despite its smaller population, INDOT identifies S.R. 38 at Dayton as I-65 Exit 168.
That interstate connection makes Dayton more important to Tippecanoe County traffic than population alone would suggest and provides a clear basis for localized traffic-school content.
Courts Handling Traffic Tickets in Tippecanoe County
Tippecanoe County has several courts, but ordinary Indiana traffic cases are not randomly distributed among all of them.
The county's current Local Rules of Court, effective January 1, 2026, state that infractions alleging a violation of Indiana Code Title 9, the Traffic Code, are assigned to Tippecanoe Superior Court 6, subject to a limited exception involving Operating While Suspended with Prior Conviction. The same rule assigns Title 9 traffic infractions and misdemeanors involving 16- and 17-year-old defendants to Superior Court 6.
The county's current Superior Court 6 page independently states that the court has jurisdiction over traffic cases, including traffic infractions and numerous motor-vehicle-related criminal matters.
Tippecanoe Superior Court 6
Tippecanoe Superior Court 6Tippecanoe County Courthouse301 Main StreetLafayette, IN 47901Phone: 765-423-9750.
The court's current website identifies traffic matters including:
Traffic infractions.
Operating while intoxicated.
Leaving the scene of an accident.
Never receiving a license.
Certain operating-while-suspended matters.
Reckless driving.
Child-restraint violations.
The county's traffic-ticket page also directs drivers with required court appearances to Superior Court 6.
An Important Exception for Operating While Suspended
The Superior Court 6 page states that misdemeanor Operating While Suspended cases are under the jurisdiction of Superior Court 7.
This is another reason not to assume every motor-vehicle-related case is treated identically.
For an ordinary civil traffic infraction, however, Superior Court 6 is the relevant county court under the current local rules.
What About West Lafayette City Court?
West Lafayette City Court remains active.
The City of West Lafayette states that the court handles parking and ordinance violations, and city parking materials direct contested parking matters to City Court after the administrative appeal process.
However, current county rules assign ordinary Indiana Code Title 9 traffic infractions to Tippecanoe Superior Court 6.
Therefore, a driver should not assume that a moving violation belongs to West Lafayette City Court simply because the stop occurred in West Lafayette.
Check the court printed on the citation and the actual case record.
Tippecanoe County Clerk and Traffic Tickets
The Tippecanoe County Clerk states that its office receives payment for Indiana citation traffic tickets issued in Tippecanoe County.
Tippecanoe County ClerkTippecanoe County Courthouse301 Main Street, 2nd FloorLafayette, IN 47901Phone: 765-423-9326.
The county's traffic-ticket page gives drivers several possible responses depending on the citation, including:
Paying an eligible ticket.
Denying the violation and appearing in court.
Speaking with a deputy prosecutor about possible diversion or deferral.
How Do I Know Which Tippecanoe County Court Has My Ticket?
For an ordinary Indiana Title 9 traffic infraction, current local rules point to Tippecanoe Superior Court 6.
Still, drivers should verify the actual case by checking:
The court printed on the citation.
The cause number.
Indiana MyCase.
The Tippecanoe County Clerk.
West Lafayette City Court if the matter is specifically a city ordinance or parking case.
Tippecanoe County participates in Indiana's Odyssey/MyCase court-record system and provides current online court-record access.
Can I Take Traffic School for a Tippecanoe County Traffic Ticket?
Possibly, but the answer depends on what you want the course to accomplish.
If the Indiana BMV Ordered You to Take a DSP
Yes. ABetterDriver.com is currently listed by Indiana BMV as an approved online Driver Safety Program provider.
If You Want the Voluntary Four-Point Credit
Yes. Any Indiana driver may voluntarily take a BMV-approved DSP and receive the four-point credit under the current once-every-three-years rule.
If Tippecanoe Superior Court 6 Ordered a Course
Read the actual court order first.
Indiana BMV states that a court-required DSP may not necessarily have to be a BMV-approved program.
If You Want Your Pending Ticket Deferred
Tippecanoe County has a separate Infraction Deferral Program administered by the Prosecutor.
Do not simply pay the ticket or complete traffic school and assume that either action will qualify you for deferral.
Tippecanoe County Infraction Deferral Program
The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor currently publishes detailed requirements for its Infraction Deferral Program.
The program gives qualifying drivers a way to avoid additional BMV points when they successfully complete an approved deferral agreement.
Current Eligibility Requirements
The Prosecutor currently states that a driver seeking infraction deferral must generally:
Not hold a Commercial Driver's License.
Have only one ticket, unless the Prosecutor approves two or more.
Have been driving less than 25 mph over the speed limit.
Not have participated in an Indiana traffic deferral program during the previous six months.
Not have received the speeding citation in a work zone or school zone.
Have the citation approved by the Prosecutor for deferral.
The office lists commonly qualifying violations including:
Speeding 24 mph or less over the limit, outside a work or school zone.
Disobeying a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign.
Following too closely.
Driving left of center.
Unsafe lane movement.
Eligibility remains subject to Prosecutor approval.
How Much Does Tippecanoe County Deferral Cost?
The current published Infraction Deferral Program fee is $192.50.
The Prosecutor specifically tells drivers seeking deferral to enter the agreement and pay the program fee instead of paying the traffic ticket.
The office warns drivers:
Do not pay the ticket and then request deferral.
The published rules state that the deferral fee is nonrefundable.
What Happens After Successful Deferral?
The Prosecutor states that when a participant satisfies the Infraction Deferral Agreement, the State dismisses the charge under Indiana law, preventing additional BMV points from being imposed for that citation.
That result is very different from the statewide BMV four-point credit.
A BMV DSP credit does not dismiss a citation. Tippecanoe County deferral is a prosecutor-administered process that can result in dismissal of an eligible pending case if the agreement is successfully completed.
What Is the Deadline for Tippecanoe County Deferral?
The Prosecutor currently instructs drivers using the online process to complete their participation steps at least seven days before the court-appearance date.
Drivers seeking to complete the process in person must act before the court-appearance date. The Prosecutor also publishes a procedure for some overdue cases that have not yet been sent to the BMV, which can require approval and an additional late fee.
Because timing matters, drivers interested in deferral should investigate the program before paying their ticket.
Does Tippecanoe County Deferral Require Traffic School?
The current Prosecutor's published standard Infraction Deferral rules do not state that completing a BMV-approved Driver Safety Program is a standard requirement for participation.
Therefore, ABetterDriver.com should not claim that:
Its DSP automatically dismisses a Tippecanoe County traffic ticket.
Completing the course automatically qualifies someone for deferral.
Every Tippecanoe County deferral requires traffic school.
If a court or Prosecutor gives a driver an individual course requirement, the driver should confirm exactly which course satisfies it before enrolling.
Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Office
The current Tippecanoe County Prosecutor is Patrick Harrington.
The Prosecutor's Office is located at:
Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Office111 N. 4th Street, 2nd FloorLafayette, IN 47901Phone: 765-423-9305.
For questions specifically about the Infraction Deferral Program, the Prosecutor publishes a separate deferral contact number of 765-423-9182.
BMV Branch Information
Tippecanoe County currently has a full-service BMV branch in Lafayette.
Lafayette BMV Branch + Kiosk
Lafayette BMV Branch + Kiosk2200 Elmwood Avenue, Suite A6Lafayette, IN 47904BMV Customer Service: 888-692-6841.
The BMV relocated the branch to this Elmwood Avenue location, so older online references to former Lafayette or West Lafayette branch addresses may be outdated.
BMV branch schedules can change, so drivers should verify current operating hours before visiting.
A trip to the branch is not required merely to complete an Indiana Driver Safety Program. ABetterDriver.com is approved to provide the DSP online.
Tippecanoe County Driver Safety Program FAQ
Is ABetterDriver.com approved by the Indiana BMV?
Yes. The current Indiana BMV approved-provider list includes ABetterDriver.com and identifies it as offering online and DVD Driver Safety Programs.
Can I take Tippecanoe County traffic school completely online?
Yes, when you need the statewide BMV-approved Indiana Driver Safety Program. ABetterDriver.com is currently approved to provide the DSP online.
How long is the Indiana Driver Safety Program?
Every Indiana BMV-approved DSP must be at least four hours long.
How much does the ABetterDriver.com Indiana course cost?
ABetterDriver.com currently lists its online Indiana Driver Safety Program at $28.95.
Can I take the DSP for the Indiana four-point credit?
Yes. Any Indiana driver may voluntarily complete a BMV-approved DSP. Successful completion produces a four-point credit under current BMV rules, subject to the once-every-three-years limitation.
Does the four-point credit erase my Tippecanoe County traffic ticket?
No. Indiana BMV expressly states that completing a DSP does not remove a citation from driver history.
Which court handles ordinary Tippecanoe County traffic infractions?
Current local rules assign Indiana Code Title 9 traffic infractions to Tippecanoe Superior Court 6.
Where is Tippecanoe Superior Court 6?
Tippecanoe Superior Court 6 is located in the Tippecanoe County Courthouse at 301 Main Street, Lafayette, Indiana 47901.
Does West Lafayette City Court handle ordinary moving violations?
West Lafayette City Court handles city parking and ordinance matters, but current county rules assign Indiana Title 9 traffic infractions to Tippecanoe Superior Court 6. Drivers should check the actual court identified on their citation.
Does Tippecanoe County have traffic-ticket deferral?
Yes. The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor currently operates an Infraction Deferral Program for qualifying citations.
How much does Tippecanoe County infraction deferral cost?
The current published fee is $192.50.
What speeding tickets may qualify for Tippecanoe County deferral?
The Prosecutor currently lists speeding 24 mph or less over the limit among commonly qualifying violations, provided the citation was not issued in a school or work zone and the other eligibility requirements are satisfied.
Can a CDL holder use Tippecanoe County traffic deferral?
No. The Prosecutor's current eligibility rules exclude drivers who hold a Commercial Driver's License.
Can I qualify if I recently used deferral in another Indiana county?
The current Tippecanoe County rules generally require that the driver has not participated in another Indiana traffic-deferral program during the previous six months.
Should I pay my ticket before asking for deferral?
No. The Prosecutor specifically instructs drivers not to pay the traffic ticket and then seek deferral. Investigate and complete the deferral process first if that is the option you want to pursue.
Does Tippecanoe County deferral require traffic school?
The current published standard rules do not state that a BMV-approved Driver Safety Program is required for every deferral participant. Do not enroll solely for deferral unless the Prosecutor or court gives you a specific course requirement.
What makes driving in Tippecanoe County different?
Tippecanoe County combines the Lafayette-West Lafayette metropolitan area, Purdue University traffic, I-65, U.S. 52 and U.S. 231, major athletic events, student move-in periods, suburban growth, and rural county roads within the same county.
When is Purdue's 2026 move-in period?
Purdue's published 2026 schedule includes Boiler Gold Rush International move-in on August 14 and Boiler Gold Rush arrivals from August 15 through August 18, followed by additional returning-student arrivals.
Does Purdue change parking for football and basketball games?
Yes. Purdue restricts numerous lots and streets around Ross-Ade Stadium, Mackey Arena, and the Mollenkopf Athletic Center during major athletic events. Football parking relocations can begin as early as 6 a.m., subject to the event schedule.
Is there major construction on U.S. 52 in 2026?
Yes. Tippecanoe County reports phased intersection closures along U.S. 52 for shoulder and turn-lane improvements, with work anticipated through the end of 2026, weather permitting.
Which I-65 exits serve Tippecanoe County?
INDOT identifies Tippecanoe County interchanges at S.R. 38/Exit 168, S.R. 26/Exit 172, S.R. 25/Exit 175, and S.R. 43/Exit 178.
Is there a BMV branch in Tippecanoe County?
Yes. The current Lafayette BMV Branch + Kiosk is located at 2200 Elmwood Avenue, Suite A6, Lafayette.
Is Otterbein entirely in Tippecanoe County?
No. Otterbein crosses the Tippecanoe-Benton county line. STATS Indiana reports only the portion located within Tippecanoe County in the Tippecanoe County municipality table.
Complete Your Tippecanoe County Indiana Driver Safety Program Online
Tippecanoe County drivers who receive an Indiana BMV Driver Safety Program requirement or want the voluntary four-point credit can complete a BMV-approved DSP online through ABetterDriver.com.
Indiana BMV currently lists ABetterDriver.com as an approved provider offering the course online.
The online course currently costs $28.95.
If your requirement comes directly from Tippecanoe Superior Court 6, West Lafayette City Court, or the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor, verify exactly what is required before enrolling.
A BMV-required DSP, voluntary four-point credit, court-ordered course, and Tippecanoe County Infraction Deferral Program are separate processes.
Complete your Tippecanoe County Indiana Driver Safety Program online with ABetterDriver.com.
Cities and Towns in Tippecanoe County
Indiana's official county directory identifies seven incorporated municipalities located wholly or partially within Tippecanoe County:
Battle Ground.
Clarks Hill.
Dayton.
Lafayette.
Otterbein.
Shadeland.
West Lafayette.
Lafayette and West Lafayette are incorporated cities. Battle Ground, Clarks Hill, Dayton, Otterbein, and Shadeland are incorporated towns. Current Lafayette-area planning materials likewise identify five incorporated towns in addition to the two cities.
Otterbein is the only municipality marked as crossing county lines in the current Tippecanoe County STATS Indiana table.
Complete List of Incorporated Cities and Towns in Tippecanoe County
Cities
Lafayette — estimated 2025 population: 71,238
West Lafayette — estimated 2025 population: 45,747
Towns
Battle Ground — estimated 2025 population: 1,905
Shadeland — estimated 2025 population: 1,841
Dayton — estimated 2025 population: 1,368
Clarks Hill — estimated 2025 population: 621
Otterbein — 328 residents in the Tippecanoe County portion in 2025; the town also extends into Benton County.
A traffic citation received somewhere in Otterbein should therefore not automatically be described as a Tippecanoe County ticket. The location of the violation and actual court assignment control.