Traffic School in Vermont

SUMMARY: Vermont Traffic School Courses

Unfortunately, the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) does not give you the option of completing a traffic school program to reduce your driving record points or dismiss a traffic citation.

However, you may be able to take a Vermont defensive driving course to earn a discount on your car insurance.

Traffic school programs are geared towards driver improvement and building accident-avoidance skills. Completing a course will likely make you a more adept motorist and reduce your chances of committing traffic violations and causing accidents in the future.

On this page you'll find general information about the benefits of a defensive driving course, possible reasons for taking a class, and who to contact for information regarding your specific situation.

VT Traffic School Course Options

Completing Vermont defensive driving courses/traffic school can be a great way to gain a refresher on your knowledge of the rules of the road and help you develop good driving habits.

Program can vary in length by provider. Depending on your reason for taking defensive driving, you may have the option of completing the course in a classroom or online.

Online defensive driving programs give you the added luxury of learning the same safe driving curriculum at your own pace.

Most traffic school courses cover topics including:

  • Traffic laws in Vermont.
  • Defensive driving techniques.
  • Sharing the road with other drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
  • Alcohol/drug-related violations.
  • Developing and practicing safe and responsible driving behaviors.
  • Accident avoidance skills.

Certain courses may include a final exam, which you will need to pass in order to earn your traffic school completion certificate.

For more information about your options for completing a course and courses near you:

  • Contact the Vermont DMV.
  • Talk to your car insurance provider.
  • Contact the court handling your case.
  • Search online or in your phone book for defensive driving, traffic school, or driver improvement programs.

Court Ordered Defensive Driving & Driving Records in Vermont

Depending on the nature of your violation and your personal driving history, you may be required to complete a defensive driving course by your Vermont traffic court.

If required to take traffic school to satisfy a conviction, you'll likely receive details about:

  • Your deadline for completing the course.
  • Which defensive driving courses you may choose from.
  • Any additional fees and documents you may need to submit to the court.

Please contact your court for more information.

Remember, the Vermont DMV will keep track of your traffic violations on your driving record. If you commit too many minor traffic offenses or certain major offenses, you run the risk of receiving a driver's license suspension.

For more information on suspended driver's licenses and ordering your personal driving record, please visit our pages on:

If you find yourself committing the same traffic violations, completing a defensive driving course may be a smart choice.

Earn a Car Insurance Discount

You may be eligible for a discount on your car insurance rates for completing a defensive driving course voluntarily.

Contact your Vermont car insurance provider for information about your eligibility and options for taking traffic school to earn a discount.

If you are not able to earn a Vermont defensive driving course discount and your rates have become too expensive, you may want to consider shopping around for a new car insurance provider.

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Traffic School Course Details

Should you decide to complete a defensive driving course for a safe driver discount, you can expect to learn the following:

  • Vermont driving laws and regulations.
  • Road signs and common driving symbols.
  • Drunk driving dangers and consequences.
  • Hazard prevention reactions and techniques.

Most online courses can be taken at your own pace. Once you've passed, your traffic school provider should issue you a certificate of completion for you to submit to your car insurance company. Contact your insurance agent for details about what courses may be available to you.

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