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Traffic/Driving Schools in New Jersey

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Submitted by deniz on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 14:05

[edit] TRAFFIC SCHOOLS

In the state of New Jersey there are different driver improvement programs meant to improve the driving skills of its drivers. People enroll in these programs for the following reasons:

  • After a traffic violation where demerit points were awarded, the court orders the driver to take a course at a traffic/driving school to improve their safe-driving skills.
  • To receive insurance discounts.
  • To avoid the 30 day mandatory suspension of driver's license resulting from having acquired 12 to 14 points on their driving record.
  • To receive point deductions on their driving records.

Many driver improvement courses are being offered in New Jersey and some of them are even online. Contact the Motor Vehicle Commission for a list of approved courses. If the clinic has been court-ordered, please ensure that the court will accept a certificate of completion from an online course, before enrolling in a computer based one.

[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 deductions on driving record - 3 points will be deducted from your driving record if you complete the program. You get the deduction even when you are doing the course mandatorily because of point violation.

Note: You may the take the course for point deduction once every two years.

[edit] WHEN IS IT MANDATORY?

Either the court or the MVC (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.

It is also mandatory if you acquire four or more points when you are holding a probationary license. The MVC will give you a notice when driver improvement course is necessary.

[edit] FEES

The fee for a driver improvement program is $100.

[edit] DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

Any one can take this course which is meant to improve your defensive driving skills and to prevent accidents. It will teach you the standard accident prevention techniques. Click here for a list of Motor Vehicle Commission approved courses.

People who complete the course will have 2 points deducted from their driving records and may get an insurance premium discount. Please check with your insurance representative for more information.

You may do this course for point deduction once every five years.

[edit] MATURE DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

This program is meant for drivers over 50 years of age and is offered by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). People who complete the course will get a minimum of 5% reduction in insurance rates. Please check with your insurance representative for more information.

Call AARP toll free at this number for more information (888) 227 7669.

[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.