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 Kentucky, driving safety courses, often referred to as traffic schools or defensive driving courses, are available to drivers for various reasons, including improving driving skills, reducing points on a driving record, or for ticket dismissal. Kentucky law allows drivers who have been cited for a traffic violation to potentially have their citation dismissed if they complete a state-approved traffic school program. This option is typically offered at the discretion of the court handling the traffic violation and may depend on the driver's previous driving history and the severity of the offense. The courses can be taken online or in person, and upon successful completion, the driver may also be eligible for a reduction in auto insurance premiums. However, eligibility for these benefits can vary, so it's important for drivers to check with the specific court or their insurance provider to understand the applicable regulations and potential advantages of completing a driving safety course in Kentucky.