| Fine | Court Costs | |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding 15 mph Over Limit | $30. KRS 189.394(1) | $143 |
| Speeding 16 mph Over Limit | $32. KRS 189.394(1) | $143 |
| Speeding 17 mph Over Limit | $34. KRS 189.394(1) | $143 |
| Speeding 18 mph Over Limit | $36. KRS 189.394(1) | $143 |
Of course. You can start and stop as many times as you’d like. The course bookmarks where you left off.
DriveSafe Frequently Asked Questions. Check below for answers to the most common questions. If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for, call us at 800.432.5251 or email us at drivesafe@nsc.org.
Unfortunately, no. Each individual seeking some type of benefit (ticket dismissal, insurance discount, point reduction, etc) must complete the course themselves. If you are taking the program purely to educate yourself, feel free to share the course with other family members.
Correct, some states do offer this. Find the website for your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and learn if they have a point reduction program for taking a defensive driving course.
Your Kentucky traffic safety course is only 4 short hours, so you could start and finish your course all in the same day if you wanted to! Your course material is broken down into 6 single-subject units, which you can complete at your own pace. Therefore, how long the course takes is up to you!
Some of the topics covered in Kentucky traffic school include: Do I have to take a final exam? Yes, your final exam consists of 30 multiple- choice questions. You need to score an 80% or higher to pass, and you are allowed a total of three (3) retakes on your final exam.
Why should I take a Kentucky traffic school course? Enrolling in Kentucky traffic school can help you dismiss a traffic violation and clear the associated points from your driving record. This also keeps your violation from being reported to your insurance company, so your rates won’t rise due to your ticket.
Among them are: You get up-to-date, state-specific information on traffic laws. You will avoid points added to your record . You can satisfy an out-of-state citation. I'm not sure if I'm eligible to take a Kentucky traffic safety course.
Eligibility for ticket dismissal is determined on an individual basis by your court, and is based upon your citation and your driving history. Generally, you will need to meet the following requirements: You hold a valid Kentucky driver’s license. You have been referred by the court for ticket dismissal.
Yes, your final exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. You need to score an 80% or higher to pass, and you are allowed a total of three (3) retakes on your final exam.
If you hold a commercial driver’s license, you may take traffic school to prevent points from being assessed to your CDL; however, the violation will still appear on both of your driving records (3- and 5-year). You may not enroll in the course until you receive an approval letter from the DDL.
Traffic school, or defensive driving courses, may also be used to earn a safe driving discount with your car insurance company.
Completing a course will give you valuable knowledge about defensive driving techniques that may help you reduce your risk of traffic accidents and committing traffic violations in the future .
If you choose to complete traffic school online (see “ Kentucky Traffic School Course Details " below), you must finish the program within 30 days of enrollment, or your driver's license may be suspended. If you choose a classroom course, you must enroll within 30 days of being referred to avoid a suspended driver's license.
If you choose a classroom course, you must enroll within 30 days of being referred to avoid a suspended driver's license.
At the end of your class, you'll likely need to pass a final exam. Once you pass your exam, you will either receive a completion certificate or your traffic school provider will electronically submit your completion information to the Kentucky DMV or court.
It is the national procedure of AARP Driver Safety to collect the driver’s license information and date of birth of each course participant. This information is required to guard against fraudulent use of the Certificates of Completion and to maintain the integrity of the program in the view of the insurance industry, ...
Some states have a law that mandates that insurers must provide an automobile insurance discount for anyone completing an approved driver improvement course. Specific state insurance laws vary and individual states may place additional restrictions on eligibility for automobile insurance reductions or discounts. In some states, separate rules may apply to online driver improvement courses. Please consult your insurance agent for applicability in your state.
The online version of the AARP Smart Driver™ course is professionally narrated. The course contains both videos and graphic illustrations of the concepts being taught.