Citation Traffic

• Will my citation be dismissed even if I fail traffic school?

  ...completion in order to have a citation dismissed from your driving record. Importance of Passing Traffic School From the DMV’s perspective, traffic school is useful because it helps people b...

• Can I take traffic violator school for a citation involving alcohol or drugs?

  There’s a small handful of states that will reduce a driver’s penalties after attending a traffic violator school, but no state will outright dismiss a traffic ticket related to alcohol or...

• Where are the violation codes so I can decipher my citation?

  ...Web sites. They may be called “Vehicle Code,” “Revised Statutes,” or “Traffic Laws.” The easiest way to find yours would be to perform a search for your specific ci...

• How can I find citation number?

  It should be plainly - and painfully - displayed no matter if you have a speeding ticket, traffic ticket, or parking ticket on the citation form itself. The citation number should be on the front of t...

• Will traffic school help keep my driving record clean?

  Cleaning Up Your Record Traffic school will clear your driving record of the citation you just received, but it will not keep your driving record totally clean. It depends on whether or not you have...

• Will my insurance company find out I am attending traffic school?

  No, your insurance company usually will not find out you are attending traffic school. In fact, one of the primary reasons you attend traffic school is to prevent your insurance company from ever fin...

• Will my car insurance go up even if I attend traffic school?

  Citations Kept Off Record Your car insurance usually will not go up if you attend traffic school. In fact, the purpose of traffic school is to keep citations off your driving record so that your ins...

• Why did the DMV say I’m not eligible for traffic school?

  ...n, you cannot enroll in traffic school for a past citation that is already on your driving record. Traffic school is intended for current citations only before they appear on your driving record. ...

• What if a ticket does not come off my record after I attend traffic school?

  ...ible, follow the instructions provided by the DMV or the court for enrolling in traffic school. Traffic School Completion Once you’ve completed your traffic school course and passed the fin...

• Is it possible to pay traffic ticket online?

  Most states now make it easy to pay a traffic ticket via the Internet. Generally, all that's needed to pay say a speeding ticket is your citation number, a credit card and an e-mail for receipt purpo...

• Will traffic school completely remove any record of a moving violation?

  Removing a Violation Yes, if your citation qualifies for traffic school, traffic school will completely remove any record of a moving violation from your driving record. You just need to make sure y...

• How much will my insurance go up if I do not attend traffic school?

  ...ot increase your insurance at all if this is the first ticket to appear on your driving record. Citations and Insurance Rates Your car insurance premium is determined by dozens of factors that th...

• Is it possible to fail traffic school?

  ...or the final test and you won’t be able to expunge the citation from your driving record. Traffic School Components There are two basic components of traffic school, just like any education...

• Is traffic school worth the time and expense?

  ...hool is worth the time and expense really depends on your particular circumstances. Benefits of Traffic School For most people, traffic school is beneficial because it removes points from their d...

• Where can I access the traffic violation codes online?

  Conveniently, most states post these codes on one or several Web sites. A state government Web site that posts state laws online will include all state laws, and you’ll need to sift through to ...

• What happens if I fail traffic school?

  Failing Traffic School It depends on the circumstances. If you fail traffic school while trying to expunge a citation from your driving record, the DMV will not remove the citation from your record....

• How do traffic schools and the DMV work together?

  Drivers Ed and Traffic Schools The DMV approves certain traffic schools to provide driver’s education courses, and in return traffic schools submit proof of completion for each driver to the DM...

• Can I view traffic tickets online?

  Check your state in the grid below. The grid widely represents state options, but it notes if your city or county might actually have a system in place that allows you to view traffic tickets online....

• Can I take my traffic school online versus in person?

  Traffic School Choices Yes, most states will give you the choice of taking traffic school online or in person. You’ll just need to decide which one works best for your circumstances. Most s...

• Is traffic school the only way to remove a ticket from your driving record?

  ...ou to enroll in traffic school if you appeal your ticket and lose. If You Lose Your Appeal, Take Traffic School If you do win your appeal, either because the police officer failed to show or becau...