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 Kansas, driving safety courses, often 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, Kansas allows drivers who have received a traffic citation to potentially have their ticket dismissed or penalties reduced by successfully completing a state-approved driving safety course. These courses can be taken online or in person, depending on the provider's offerings. However, eligibility for ticket dismissal or reduction in driving record points may depend on the nature of the traffic violation, the driver's previous driving history, and specific court or state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requirements. Drivers interested in taking a driving safety course for ticket dismissal should first verify their eligibility with the court handling their citation or with the Kansas DMV.