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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 Oregon, driving safety courses, often referred to as traffic school or defensive driving courses, are available to drivers who wish to improve their driving skills and knowledge. While Oregon law does not generally allow for the dismissal of a traffic ticket upon completion of a driving safety course, participation in such a course can still be beneficial. For example, completing a traffic school program may help to reduce insurance premiums, as some insurance companies offer discounts for drivers who voluntarily take these courses. Additionally, for certain violations, the court may offer the option to attend a traffic school to avoid or reduce fines and penalties. It's important to note that the availability of this option may depend on the driver's driving history and the nature of the traffic violation. Drivers should check with the local court handling their traffic citation to see if attending a driving safety course is a possibility for their specific situation.

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