To search for traffic schools available to you, please visit the California DMV website.
NOTE: If you are not eligible to dismiss your traffic ticket with a driver improvement course, points may be added to your driving record and your CA driver's license could be suspended.
For more information, please visit our pages on the following topics:
Driving Records in California
Suspended License in California
Earn an Auto Insurance Discount
If you decide to take traffic school in California voluntarily, your car insurance provider may offer you a discount on your insurance rates.
If you are 55 years old or older and complete a defensive driving course for mature drivers, your car insurance company will likely apply a safe driver discount for up to 3 years.
While these safe driver discounts are often aimed towards elderly and young driver, drivers of all ages may be eligible.
Contact your auto insurance company for more details.
California Traffic School Course Details
Most traffic school programs, whether completed online or in the classroom, may take about 6 hours to complete.
Your course will cover topics including:
Defensive driving techniques.
California traffic laws.
Tips to become a safer, more responsible motorist.
Generally, you'll need to pass a final exam in order to complete the course.
Upon completion, you should receive a certificate of traffic school completion, which you'll likely need to submit to the appropriate CA traffic court of your insurance provider.
For more details about traffic school, please contact your court, insurance company, or the CA DMV.