Reader’s Question:

I understand that traffic school is taken by those who receive a traffic violation including DWI in California. Just wondering, is it beneficial to take a traffic school course online?

Rose

Los Angeles, CA

Thanks for asking, Rose. If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in California, you’ll face big fines, hefty reinstatement fees, suspended driving privileges, and a variety of treatment and training programs, including traffic school.

Basically every state offers defensive driving class or an online traffic school. The best thing about online traffic school is that you can receive your certificate of completion through your mailbox. In most cases, the online traffic school course will mail the “certificate of completion” directly to the Court. It is a perfect option for anyone with a busy schedule. This is designed to be as non-invasive to your everyday routine, and offers great convenience and flexibility.

Online traffic school course is cheaper than many offline alternatives. You may have unlimited retakes of the required test. It is also a fun learning experience since it is loaded with entertaining animations, videos and audio clips. All you need is just a computer with Internet access and you’re ready to go. The successful completion of a California traffic school course may prevent violations from damaging your driving record. It can also enhance your driving knowledge and skill level, and it may increase your overall safety awareness so that you and your family, and all other drivers can be safer on the roads. In addition, it offers the ability to get a reduction in your car insurance premium. Also, there will be no points on your record for the current violation, no insurance rate increases as long as there was no accident, you will often be eligible for a fine reduction, and you will maintain your status as a safe driver.

Hope you find this information helpful.