Point Reduction in Nevada

Determine Your “Course” of Action

Nevada motorists usually attend a DMV-approved traffic safety school for one of two reasons:

• Part of a plea bargain agreement with a Nevada court
• To remove three demerit points from their driving record

If your enrollment is based on a plea bargain agreement, points will not be removed from your driving record.

Point removal is only available if you have between three and 11 points on your driving record and you decide to enroll on your own. The Nevada DMV's Driver License Review Section will send you a notification when your driving record's point total reaches three points or more.

Depending on your preference, you may enroll in an online traffic safety school or one with a traditional classroom setting. The benefit of taking an online driver safety course is convenience. If you have a tight schedule, this might be the best way to go.

Complete a NV Driving Safety Course

To receive credit, the course must be DMV-approved. If you have doubts about the program you're considering, contact the DMV for a list of approved NV traffic safety schools. Keep in mind you have the option to take a state-approved online traffic school course. This will give you the flexibility to complete the course from your home computer when your schedule allows.

Submit Requirements to the Court

Three points will not be removed from your driving record until the DMV receives your course completion certificate. In most cases, the school will submit your completion certificate to the Nevada DMV for you. Be sure to confirm this with your traffic safety school. Otherwise you'll need to make arrangements to deliver the completion certificate yourself. Also check with your traffic school on obtaining a completion certificate you can submit to your car insurance provider. In many cases, auto insurance companies offer a discount for driver improvement course completion.

Check Your Nevada Driving Record

After completing your traffic safety school course, check to make sure your driving record reflects the three-point course credit. Notify the NV DMV of any point total errors, and periodically keep an eye on your driving record. Because an accumulation of points could lead to suspension of your NV driver's license and/or cause an unwarranted increase in your car insurance rates, you want to be sure the state's record is an accurate reflection of the total points associated with your NV drivers license.

Get an Auto Insurance Discount

Check with your car insurance company if it awards discounts for attending a traffic safety school. Many auto insurance providers offer a small discount. Plus, if the course reduces your driving record points, you might see a decrease in your insurance premium at renewal time.