Getting pulled over doesn’t have to so painful. In fact, some states offer drivers a way to reduce points on their driving record that result from a traffic ticket. Others offer options to get the ticket dismissed. Learn more on how to reduce the penalties that come with a conviction in your state.

You might find that the court allows you to take a state-approved driver improvement or defensive driving course. Or you might discover the only way to shave points off your driving record is through the passage of time. For example, in some states keeping a clean record (no traffic tickets or driver’s license suspensions) for a certain period of time automatically removes points. Find out more on your state’s point system and options offered by the court.