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 Utah, driving safety courses, often referred to as defensive driving or traffic school, are available to drivers as a means to enhance their driving skills and safety awareness. While laws differ by state, in Utah, completing a state-approved defensive driving course can lead to certain benefits for drivers. For instance, drivers who have received a traffic citation may be eligible to have the citation dismissed if they complete a driving safety course, depending on the court's discretion. Additionally, completing such a course may also qualify drivers for a reduction in car insurance premiums. However, eligibility for ticket dismissal or insurance discounts after taking a driving safety course can vary based on individual circumstances, the nature of the traffic violation, and the policies of the insurance provider. It is important for drivers to check with the court handling their traffic citation and their insurance company to understand the specific benefits that a defensive driving course may provide in their situation.