Dana has some of the strongest municipal traffic-rule material among Vermillion County's smaller towns.
Its official ordinance collection includes local truck-weight restrictions and specific rules governing golf carts and off-road vehicles on town streets.
ABetterDriver.com is currently an Indiana BMV-approved online DSP provider.
Which Court Handles a Dana Traffic Ticket?
The Vermillion County Clerk currently states that traffic tickets are processed through:
Clinton City Court 259 Vine Street Clinton, IN 47842 765-832-9444.
Use the court shown on the actual citation.
What to Do After Getting a Traffic Ticket in Dana
1. Read the citation.
2. Verify the court.
3. Check the deadline.
4. Search Indiana MyCase when available.
5. Investigate any local disposition before paying.
6. Determine whether the BMV separately required a DSP.
7. Verify any court-ordered course.
8. Save completion records.
Dana Indiana Online Driver Safety Program
ABetterDriver.com offers an Indiana BMV-approved online DSP.
The statewide rules remain the same in Dana:
Minimum four hours.
Maximum approved-course price of $55.
4-point credit available after successful voluntary completion.
Credit generally once every three years.
DSP completion does not erase a citation.
Driving in Dana: Maple Street, SR 71 and Local Truck Rules
Maple Street Is Dana's Truck Route
Dana's current official ordinance archive includes a 2019 ordinance establishing weight limits on town streets.
The ordinance states that vehicles exceeding 10 tons gross weight are restricted to a designated truck route consisting of Maple Street/State Road 71.
All other town streets and alleys are subject to a 10-ton gross-weight limit, subject to stated exceptions for deliveries, pickups, and service calls using the most direct route.
This is unusually strong town-specific traffic information.
A large truck driver should not treat every Dana residential street as an unrestricted through route.
State Road 71 and Maple Street
Dana Town Hall is at 140 N. Maple Street. The town's current infrastructure documents also identify SR 71/Maple Street directly.
That makes Maple Street both the primary state-road corridor and the town's designated heavy-vehicle route.
Golf Carts and Off-Road Vehicles in Dana
Dana's official ordinance authorizes qualifying off-road vehicles and golf carts on town roads under local conditions.
The ordinance requires the operator to:
Be at least 18 years old.
Hold a valid motor-vehicle driver's license.
Maintain required liability insurance.
The published ordinance sets recreational-vehicle liability insurance at at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence.
Drivers should use the current ordinance rather than assuming rules from another Vermillion County municipality apply in Dana.
Current Dana Town Administration
Dana's current town website identifies the Town Marshal as Christopher MacLaren and provides Town Hall at 140 N. Maple Street, phone 765-665-3617.
Court matters should still be handled through the court identified on the citation.
BMV Services for Dana Drivers
Dana does not have a full BMV branch.
The Vermillion County branch is:
Clinton BMV Branch 123 N. Main Street Clinton, IN 47842.
You do not need to visit the branch to complete ABetterDriver.com's online DSP.
Dana Indiana Online Traffic School FAQ
Can I take an Indiana online Driver Safety Program from Dana?
Yes.
Which court handles ordinary Dana traffic tickets?
The Vermillion County Clerk directs traffic-ticket matters to Clinton City Court.
What is Dana's truck-weight limit?
The current published ordinance places a 10-ton gross-weight limit on town streets and alleys other than the designated truck route, subject to exceptions.
What is Dana's designated truck route?
Maple Street/State Road 71.
Are golf carts allowed in Dana?
Dana has an ordinance authorizing qualifying golf carts on town roads under local conditions.
How old must a Dana golf-cart operator be?
At least 18 under the published ordinance.
Is a driver's license required?
Yes.
Is insurance required?
Yes. The ordinance contains specific liability-insurance requirements.
Can an online DSP give me the Indiana 4-point credit?
Yes, subject to current BMV rules.
Does the DSP dismiss a Dana traffic ticket?
No.
Complete Your Indiana Online Driver Safety Program From Dana
For an Indiana BMV requirement or voluntary 4-point credit, ABetterDriver.com offers a BMV-approved Indiana online Driver Safety Program for $28.95.
Verify any court-specific requirement separately.
Sources
Indiana BMV.
Vermillion County Clerk.
Town of Dana Ordinances.
Town of Dana.
Indiana BMV branch list.
Time-sensitive information verified August 21, 2026.
