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 New Hampshire, driving safety courses, often referred to as defensive driving or traffic school, are educational programs aimed at enhancing driving skills and promoting safe driving practices. While New Hampshire law does not mandate the dismissal of traffic tickets upon completion of such courses, drivers may voluntarily participate in them for personal benefit or to possibly reduce their insurance premiums. The state encourages drivers to be proactive in improving their driving abilities, and some insurance companies may offer discounts to those who complete a driving safety course. However, the decision to dismiss a traffic ticket is at the discretion of the court, and drivers should consult with the court or an attorney to understand if taking a course could impact their specific traffic citation.