Court-approved traffic school is an institution that can help you complete a defensive driving class, reduce your traffic ticket, reduce driving points, get rid of speeding tickets, and lower your car insurance premiums. car.
Of course, all of these opportunities depend on the court’s decision and the nature of your traffic violation. At the court hearing, the judge will determine his status and possibly send him to a defensive driving course. But remember that in some cases you are not eligible to attend traffic school.
These cases can vary in different states, but the most common are: you are charged with an alcohol or drug-related charge (DUI); you are charged with a two-point violation; do not hold a Class A, Class B, or Commercial Class C license; you have not completed another course in the last 18 months since you received the current citation; was driving more than 25 mph above the quoted safe speed; the traffic violation must not have been a serious traffic violation, such as reckless driving or leaving the scene of a collision.
If you want to attend a defensive driving course, you must request that the court “order” you to attend one. Such a request can only be made in the county where you received your ticket. You will still have to pay all additional fines and fees imposed by the court, you will also have to pay for traffic school yourself. All of these costs are non-refundable.
Since you have been “ordered” to attend traffic school, you will have a certain amount of time to attend and show proof of successful completion of the course to the court. Once proof of attendance is received by the court, your case may be dismissed. In the event of a violation of the court order, the traffic violation will be added to your DMV driving record, your driving points will not be reduced, and you will be charged with a misdemeanor.
There are different types of Court Approved Traffic Schools. For people who learn better by listening than by watching, attending a face-to-face course is the best option. Also in the classroom, you can consult an instructor in case of difficulties or misunderstandings, update your knowledge of traffic laws, share your experience with other listeners.
Online traffic schools can be completed over the Internet. Online defensive driving courses are similar in content to traditional courses, but this type of study may be more useful for people who live in remote locations, who have limited time and Internet knowledge.
The length of the online defensive driving course curriculum is based on state or court requirements. Courses are generally 4 to 8 hours long. Online courses are close to standard face-to-face courses, they can also have pop quizzes, security questions, page timers, and final tests. But there are some advantages to taking online courses:
- you do not have to return to the state where you received the ticket and attend classes there;
- you can complete the course on your own schedule;
- you can stop the course and continue it later;
- While after you finish classroom school, you must take your confirmation documents to the Court in person or mail them in, most online traffic schools send your results directly to the Court, saving you time and money.
The only problem with online traffic schools is that they are not allowed in all states. Before you start studying, you should check the list of court-approved traffic schools at the same court that gave you the order.