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 Mississippi, 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, in Mississippi, drivers who receive a traffic ticket may be eligible to have their citation dismissed if they successfully complete a state-approved driving safety course. The option to take such a course for ticket dismissal is typically at the discretion of the court handling the traffic violation. Some courts may allow drivers to take these courses online, while others may require in-person attendance. It's important for drivers to check with the specific court to understand the approved course formats and any additional requirements that must be met for the citation to be dismissed.