Who has the authority to suspend a driver’s license in Indiana?

The authority to suspend a driver’s license in Indiana lies with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). This agency is responsible for overseeing the issuance and regulation of driver’s licenses, including enforcement actions such as suspensions. The BMV can suspend a driver’s license for various reasons, including traffic violations, failure to pay fines, or other offenses that affect a driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely.

The local police department does not have the authority to suspend licenses; they can enforce laws and issue citations, but suspension actions must go through the BMV. Similarly, while any state trooper can issue citations and make arrests, they do not have the direct power to suspend licenses. The responsibility of a county prosecutor is generally related to legal proceedings and prosecutions regarding violations of the law, rather than the administrative functions associated with driver’s license suspensions.