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Indiana law gives courts the authority to order the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to suspend a motorist’s driver license when he or she is found to have committed certain traffic violations. In most of these instances, the motorist may apply to have his or her driver's license reinstated.

By establishing an online myBMV account you gain access to your personal records and a number of services, including the ability to print your driver record, pay reinstatement fees online, and update your address and insurance information.

Failing to respond to a traffic citation or failing to pay for tickets after a judgment has been entered will lead to the suspension of a motorist’s driving privileges. Upon receipt of a certification from a court that a motorist has not appeared in court or paid for a traffic offense, the BMV is required to suspend that person’s driving privileges.

The suspension is indefinite and ends only when the motorist provides to the BMV proof of either appearing in court or paying for the offense.

Still have questions? Contact the BMV

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