[edit] TRAFFIC SCHOOLS

In the state of Oregon, traffic schools are often referred to as ‘Driver Improvement Program' (DIP). There are three reasons why people enroll in the Driver Improvement Programs:

• 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.

This program is designed to help you to learn defensive driving techniques that will make you a safer driver. The DIP is an eight hour course and there are various locations and online clinics offered in Oregon. 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 DIP.

[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.

[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.

[edit] FEES

Depending on the location, the fees for the course can vary. Please contact the course provider for details on individual pricing.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• For more information visit the Oregon DMV's website section on Driver Improvement Programs.
• 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.