[edit] TRAFFIC SCHOOLS

In the state of Hawaii, traffic schools offer driver improvement courses'. There are different reasons why people enroll in the Driver Improvement Courses (DIC):

• After a traffic violation where demerit points were awarded, the court may order the driver to take a course at a traffic/driving school to improve their safe-driving skills.
• To receive insurance discounts.
• To receive safe driving points.
• For pdf.pdf under-18 year old people to get a Class 3, 2, or 1 driver license.

This program is designed to help you to learn defensive driving techniques that will make you a safer driver. The DIC is conducted are various locations in Hawaii. If the clinic has been court-ordered, please ensure that the court will accept a certificate of completion from a course, before enrolling in a DIC.

[edit] BENEFITS

Any driver can enroll in a Driver Improvement Course at any time to receive the following benefits:

• Insurance Benefits - some insurance companies may offer premium discounts. Please check with your insurance representative to see if you qualify for this discount.
• Safe Driving Points

Note: If you take a DIC for the insurance benefits you may not qualify for the safe driving points. Also, if the course has been court ordered you may not be eligible for the insurance premium discount. Please check with authorities before you enroll for a course.

[edit] WHEN IS IT MANDATORY?

Either the court or the DOT (when notified by the courts) may order you to successfully complete a driver improvement program when you have been convicted of a moving or traffic violation. It is under the court's discretion as to whether or not you will be mandated to take one of these clinics. You will have to finish the course in the specified time and if it is NOT completed successfully you will lose any benefits. If under 18 years old, you must complete 30 hours in-class training; 6 hours behind the wheels training with instructor certified by DOT or at a simulator driver certified by DOT. A person driving a vehicle whose gross weight is rated over 10,000 pounds has to undergo a driver improvement program.

[edit] FEES

Depending on the location, the classroom courses can cost up to $250.00. Please check with individual providers for more details on individual pricing.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• If you are looking for information on how to get your license or permit, see Driver's Education.
• Please click on defensive driving schools for details about other safe driving courses.
• When studying for your driver's license/permit, use the driver's manual to help you learn about safe driving techniques and traffic laws.
• For more licensing and safe-driving information for beginning drivers, see learner's permits.