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Traffic School

Please note: Some of the FAQs below may not apply to all available traffic school options. Certain information may apply only to our Online / Internet Traffic School or Home Study / Booklet Traffic School courses. For questions about our In-Classroom Traffic School course, including class dates, location, registration, payment, or attendance requirements, please contact our office directly.

Why should I attend traffic school?

By attending a Traffic Violator School (TVS), you may be able to mask a conviction on your driving record. Points visible on your record can result in higher insurance premiums, future license suspensions, and the loss of certain driving-related jobs. In the meantime, you may also learn important information that can help make you a safer driver.

What is a comedy traffic school course?

A comedy traffic school course uses a lighthearted and entertaining format to help make the traffic school experience more enjoyable. The course is designed to be informative, easy to follow, and engaging while helping students complete their traffic school requirement.

Is this course licensed?

Yes. This Traffic Violator School (TVS) program has been officially licensed by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles for use statewide.

Traffic School License: E1743

How do I know if I am eligible to attend traffic school?

When you receive information regarding your traffic citation in the mail, the paperwork should indicate whether you have the option to attend traffic school. If this option is listed, or if you know you have not attended traffic school within the last 18 months, you may generally pay the court’s administrative fee and begin the course.

You may not attend traffic school to mask a point if you attended traffic school within the previous 18 months, if the conviction was for a major two-point violation, or if you were operating a vehicle requiring commercial licensure at the time of the violation.

Drivers who hold a commercial driver license may be eligible to attend traffic school to mask a point from their driving record only if they were operating a non-commercial vehicle at the time of the violation. Commercial drivers may not attend traffic school to mask a point if they were operating a vehicle requiring commercial licensure. For commercial licensees, the masked point may only be disregarded for determining a “negligent operator” designation; by law, the record of the conviction may still be disclosed to employers and insurance providers.

Commercially licensed drivers who successfully complete traffic school are responsible for contacting the DMV Driver Safety Unit at (916) 657-6452 to confirm that the point has been masked from their record.

If you attend traffic school even though you are not eligible to mask a point, the DMV will not mask the conviction or point on your driving record.

Is your course difficult to complete?

No. The course is designed to be easy to read, informative, and simple to follow. The online course includes helpful course material, graphics, video clips, interactive activities, and a lighthearted format to make the learning experience more enjoyable.

What is a Personal Identity Validation question?

Personal Identity Validation questions are used to help fulfill the DMV requirement that the person completing a traffic school course is the driver who was issued the citation.

During registration, you will be asked to answer a set of questions. Those answers are stored in the system. As you proceed through the course, you may be asked those questions again. You must answer them the same way you did during registration in order to continue with the course.

If you have a problem during Personal Identity Validation, please contact customer service for assistance.

How do I register for the course?

Registration is fast and simple. To register online, complete the required fields on the registration form and you can get started right away.

How much does the program cost?

The course fee covers access to the course, regular processing of your completion, and electronic reporting to the DMV.

The cost of the Internet course is $22.

The cost of the Booklet course is $55.

The cost of the In-Classroom course is $60.

How do I pay for the course?

Payment is completed directly on the registration website. Credit cards and debit card options are accepted. After completing the registration form, you will be directed to a secure payment page where payment can be completed.

How long does it take to complete the course?

The DMV requires online traffic school courses to contain at least 42,500 words, and the course is designed to be equivalent to classroom courses that take 340 minutes, not including the final exam.

The online course does not have to be completed in one sitting. The system tracks your completed chapters as you move through the course. If you log out and sign back in, you will be taken to the Student Center page, where you can continue from where you left off. You may also access completed chapters for review.

Will I be tested on the material?

Yes. At the end of the program, you must pass a DMV-required 25-question final exam. You must correctly answer at least 70% of the final exam questions to successfully complete the course.

Are there quizzes to help me prepare for the final exam?

Yes. Each chapter is followed by a short quiz made up of three questions to help you prepare for the final exam. You must correctly answer these questions and a Personal Identity Validation question in order to proceed to the next chapter.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

If you fail the final exam on your first attempt, you will have the opportunity to retake it. After two failed attempts, your account will be disqualified, and you may need to take another Traffic Violator School course if your court continuance time allows.

This procedure has been established by regulations of the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

The course allows access to completed chapters from the Student Center so you can review the material. The final exam is open-book, so you may refer back to the course material if needed.

How does the DMV know that I completed your course?

Upon successful completion of the course, including passing the final exam, your completion will be electronically reported directly to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Do I get a completion certificate for my records?

Traffic schools officially report completions directly to the DMV, but students receive a completion receipt for their records.

Students completing the program will receive an electronic completion receipt by email. If no email address was provided, a paper copy may be requested by contacting customer service. Mailed receipts are normally received within 5–10 business days following completion, and expedited shipping options may be available.

Students may also request a duplicate copy of their receipt. If you have questions about your completion, please contact customer service for assistance.

Do you have a refund policy?

We want students to have a positive educational experience and be satisfied with their purchase. Please contact customer service for technical assistance or with any questions or concerns about the course or your paperwork.

In most cases, students who have not attempted the final exam, have not been issued a certificate of completion, and have not had their completion reported to regulatory authorities may be eligible for a refund. Please contact customer service by phone or email for more details or to request a refund.