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How many hours must I attend a traffic school ticket dismissal course?
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First, know that even though everyone can enroll in traffic school, traffic school ticket dismissal itself isn’t an option in every state.
The grid below will tell you whether your state might consider dismissing your traffic ticket if you complete a defensive driving or other kind of traffic school and, when possible, how many hours you should expect the course to last. You’ll notice, however, that the grid lists most states as leaving it up to the court.
If traffic school ticket dismissal is an option in your state, remember to ask the court or your driver licensing agency:
The grid below will tell you whether your state might consider dismissing your traffic ticket if you complete a defensive driving or other kind of traffic school and, when possible, how many hours you should expect the course to last. You’ll notice, however, that the grid lists most states as leaving it up to the court.
If traffic school ticket dismissal is an option in your state, remember to ask the court or your driver licensing agency:
- How many hours the course must last (if this information is not in the grid). In states where the responsibility falls on the court, the amount of time is usually determined on a case-by-case basis.
- About any additional requirements you might need to meet according to your situation. (For example, a simple traffic ticket might require a short defensive driving course and a fine payment; a speeding ticket that shows you were driving significantly over the limit, however, might require much more.)
- Whether you must enroll in an in-class defensive driving course or if an online traffic school is an option.
- Where you can find a list of state-approved traffic schools.
| Yes | No | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | x | Hours are up to the county. | |
| Alaska | x | 8 hours. | |
| Arizona | x | Minimum 4 hours; maximum 4 1/2 hours. | |
| Arkansas | x | ||
| California | x | The course is usually a one-day event, unless the court states otherwise. | |
| Colorado | x | ||
| Connecticut | x | ||
| Delaware | x | ||
| Florida | x | ||
| Georgia | x | 6 hours for regular; 20 hours for DUI. | |
| Hawaii | x | ||
| Idaho | x | ||
| Illinois | x | ||
| Indiana | x | ||
| Iowa | x | ||
| Kansas | x | ||
| Kentucky | x | ||
| Louisiana | x | Entirely up to the court. | |
| Maine | x | ||
| Maryland | x | ||
| Massachusetts | x | ||
| Michigan | x | ||
| Minnesota | x | ||
| Mississippi | x | Entirely up to the court. | |
| Missouri | x | ||
| Montana | x | ||
| Nebraska | x | ||
| Nevada | x | Generally 4-8 hours. | |
| New Hampshire | x | ||
| New Jersey | x | ||
| New Mexico | x | The MVD doesn't regulate traffic school; you must contact your individual court. | |
| New York | x | Ticket dismissal possible, but not likely; course requirements up to the court. | |
| North Carolina | x | ||
| North Dakota | x | ||
| Ohio | x | ||
| Oklahoma | x | ||
| Oregon | x | ||
| Pennsylvania | x | ||
| Rhode Island | x | ||
| South Carolina | x | ||
| South Dakota | x | ||
| Tennessee | x | ||
| Texas | x | 6 hours. | |
| Utah | x | Entirely up to the court. | |
| Vermont | x | ||
| Virginia | x | ||
| Washington | x | Entirely up to the court. | |
| West Virginia | x | Entirely up to the court. | |
| Wisconsin | x | ||
| Wyoming | x | Entirely up to the court. | |
| Washington DC | x | Entirely up to the court; if the court doesn't tell you, you must visit the Penn Branch Service Center in person to find out. |
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