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 Maine, driving safety courses, often referred to as defensive driving courses or traffic school, serve as educational tools to enhance a driver's understanding and behavior on the road. While laws differ by state, in Maine, drivers who receive a traffic ticket may be eligible to have their violation dismissed or points reduced on their driving record by successfully completing a state-approved driving safety course. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) in Maine approves these courses, and they can be taken online or in person. However, eligibility for ticket dismissal or point reduction may depend on the nature of the traffic violation and the driver's previous driving history. It is important for drivers to verify with the court handling their traffic citation or the BMV to understand the specific requirements and benefits of taking a driving safety course in Maine.