FAQ About Traffic Schools

Traffic schools and defensive driving courses are designed to make the process of completing the requirements for traffic ticket dismissal and getting points off your license. The traffic school program can be taken online. Most insurance companies reduce your premium if you take and pass an approved traffic school or defensive driving course. 

Q. How does traffic school work?

A. Taking traffic school or defensive driving qualifies you for point reduction from your license.

Q. What types of violations can I take traffic school for?

A. If your moving violation was not criminal, not serious enough or was considered an infraction.

Q. What type of program am I be required to take?

A. A basic driver improvement is the most common type of course to clear traffic tickets.

Q. Can I take the course online and how much does it cost?

A. Yes, you can take the course online. The cost varies from state to state and averages about $10-$20.

Q. What happens once the program is complete?

A. The results are entered on your driving record and automatically reduce your ticket points.

Q. Do I qualify for reduced insurance premium after completing the program?

A. Yes, most insurance companies give a discount for completing an approved driving improvement course.

Q. Can I take the defensive driving course just to get a reduction of my insurance premium?

A. Yes, most insurance companies give you a discount after completing an approved driving improvement course.

Q. How long is the course?

A. The required about of time is 400 minutes of instruction. It is a day long course.