[edit] TRAFFIC SCHOOLS

In the state of New Hampshire, people enroll in traffic schools or Driver Improvement Programs for three reasons:

• After a traffic violation where demerit points were awarded, the court will orders the driver to take a course at a traffic/driving school to improve their safe-driving skills.
• To receive insurance discounts.
• To reduce points on their driving records.

This program is designed to help you to learn defensive driving techniques that will make you a safer driver. There are many driver improvement programs being offered in the state but you will only get point reductions by attending a DMV approved one. Click here for a list of DMV approved driver programs. Note: If you are convicted for DUI you have to take an Alcohol Awareness Program. Depending on the seriousness of your offence and your past record, there are a few programs offered. Click here for the list of DMV approved programs.

[edit] BENEFITS

Any driver can enroll in a Driver Improvement Program 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.
• Point reduction on driving record - you will receive a 3 point reduction on your driving record by completing an approved driver improvement program. You can only do this once every three years.

Note: If the course has been court ordered you may not be eligible for the insurance premium discount.

[edit] WHEN IS IT MANDATORY?

Either the court or the DMV (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.

[edit] FEES

Contact the course providers for information on costs, schedules and locations.

[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.