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How do I schedule traffic school in California?
How do I register for traffic school? First Step: You need to pay the Court the “Amount Due for Traffic School” on your courtesy notice. Then the Court will send you an “Agreement to Attend Driver Improvement School.” Once you have that document, you may register to attend a California DMV approved traffic school.
Who qualifies for traffic school in California?
Generally, you qualify if you meet the following eligibility requirements: You hold a valid non-commercial California driver’s license. You have been cited for a minor moving violation not exceeding 25 MPH over the limit. You have NOT taken traffic school in the past 18 months.
Can I go to traffic school for a speeding ticket in California?
Generally, you can go to traffic school if: You have a valid driver’s license, The offense occurred while driving a noncommercial vehicle, and. Your ticket is for an infraction that is a moving violation.
How long is traffic school online in California?
8 hours
In California, traffic school is 8 hours. However, if you take it online there are no timers, so actual course time will depend on the individual. It could take one to two hours or the entire eight. There is a mandatory 25 question multiple choice quiz at the end in which you need to get 70\% correct to pass.
How do I request traffic school?
There are 4 ways to request the court to allow you to attend traffic school:
- Court website/online services (if available)
- By phone – automated service (if available) or live assistance.
- In person walk in – Court clerk counter.
- By mail (see traffic school request letter)
How do I get points off my driving record in California?
Steps to Removing Points From a California Driving Record
- Wait for the Court Notification. If you are eligible to take a defensive driving course the court will notify you.
- Sign Up for a California-approved Defensive Driving Course.
- Complete the Course and Pass the Final Exam.
- Send the Course Completion Report to the DMV.
How do you request traffic school?
There are 4 ways to request the court to allow you to attend traffic school: Court website/online services (if available) By phone – automated service (if available) or live assistance. In person walk in – Court clerk counter. By mail (see traffic school request letter)
How long do you have to go to traffic school in California?
Traffic school must be completed within 90 days. Mail: send the court fees to the court location on your ticket/courtesy notice; receive a one-time 90 day continuance to complete traffic school, allow three to six weeks for a response.
Do I qualify for California traffic school?
In most California Courts, the court clerk can authorize an 8 hour traffic school. Here are the eligibility requirements traffic school: The defendant has a valid driver license The traffic violation offense is an infraction according to the California Vehicle Code rules of the road and equipment violations
Can the court deny traffic school in California?
If you challenge a traffic violation in California you do not lose the opportunity to attend traffic school. The court cannot arbitrarily deny traffic school based on contesting the violation. Call Now: 800-985-8978