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 North Dakota, driving safety courses, often referred to as defensive driving or traffic school, are educational programs aimed at enhancing a driver's understanding and skills related to safe driving practices. While laws differ by state, in North Dakota, drivers who receive a traffic citation may be eligible to have their citation dismissed or prevent points from being added to their driving record by successfully completing a state-approved driving safety course. This option is typically available for non-criminal moving violations and is at the discretion of the court. The course can be taken online or in person, and upon completion, a certificate is provided which must be submitted to the court as proof. It's important to note that eligibility requirements, such as the frequency with which a driver can take the course for ticket dismissal, may vary, and drivers should check with the court handling their citation to understand their options.