Driving safety courses—also known as defensive driving or traffic school—are designed to improve a driver’s knowledge, awareness, and attitude toward driving a motor vehicle. Laws vary from state to state but in many states a driver who has been issued a traffic ticket or citation may have the ticket or citation dismissed upon successful completion of a driving safety course—whether online or in person.
In Idaho, driving safety courses, commonly referred to as defensive driving or traffic school, serve as educational tools to enhance a driver's understanding and behavior on the road. While regulations can differ by state, in Idaho, drivers who receive a traffic citation may be eligible to have their ticket dismissed or the associated points reduced on their driving record upon successful completion of a state-approved driving safety course. This option is typically available for non-serious moving violations and is at the discretion of the court. The courses can be taken online or in person, and they cover topics such as traffic laws, safe driving techniques, and the consequences of unsafe driving. It's important for drivers to verify with the court handling their citation that participation in a driving safety course will be accepted for ticket dismissal or point reduction before enrolling in the course.