Determine Your “Course” of Action

If you are charged with a moving violation you may be eligible to have points removed from your driving record by completing a Driver Improvement Program (DIP). Before enrolling, you will need approval from either your county court or the Fine Collection Center (FCC).

Complete a MO Driver Improvement Program

DIP approval depends on whether the FCC is sanctioned in your county to authorize DIP enrollment.

FCC Counties

The following counties have given the FCC permission to approve DIP enrollment:

Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Audrain, Barton, Bollinger, Boone, Buchanan, Butler, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Cole, Cooper, Dade, Daviess, Franklin, Gasconade, Greene, Grundy, Harrison, Hickory, Holt, Howell, Lewis, Lincoln, Livingston, Macon, Madison, Marion, McDonald, Miller, Nodaway, Oregon, Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Pike, Platte, Putnam, Reynolds, Ripley, Saline, Schuyler, Scott, Shannon, Shelby, St. Clair, Ste. Genevieve, Sullivan, Vernon, Wayne, Worth, Wright.

If your county is listed above, plead guilty by submitting your traffic ticket fine to the FCC. You'll then receive automatic approval when the FCC receives your payment.

You must complete the course within 60 days of receiving approval.

Non-FCC Counties

If your county is not listed above, you can obtain court approval to attend a DIP by paying your ticket fine to the FCC. The FCC will then notify the prosecuting attorney in the county where you were cited. The presiding court will send you a court date via mail. You then must appear on your court date and plead guilty. The judge may then give you the okay to attend a DIP with the intent of having points removed from your driving record.

Keep in mind, however, that there is no guarantee that the court will grant you the DIP option. Court decisions vary by case, taking into account past violations.

You must complete the course within 60 days of receiving approval.

Choosing a Missouri DIP

Be sure to enroll in a state-approved DIP. You will not receive credit if you enroll in a program not recognized by the state. Contact either your court or the FCC at (877) 866-3926 if you need help finding a list of approved programs.

Those Not Eligible to Attend

You cannot have points removed from your driving record if you hold a CDL or if you've attended a DIP in the last 36 months.

Submit Course Completion Certificate

Submit your course completion certificate to the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR). Check with the school. Most schools will submit your completion certificate for you.

Check Your Missouri Driving Record

After completing the course check your driving record for accuracy. Verify that points were removed. Because an accumulation of traffic violations could mean license suspension and/or an increase in your car insurance rates, be sure the state's record is accurate.

Get an Auto Insurance Discount

Any traffic violation on your driving record could cause an increase in your car insurance premiums. If your rates are exceeding your budget, take the time to look for a new provider by comparing car insurance rates from a variety of insurance companies.