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Traffic/Driving Schools in Wisconsin

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Submitted by deniz on Tue, 03/10/2009 - 19:18

[edit] TRAFFIC SCHOOLS

In the state of Wisconsin, traffic schools are often referred to as ‘Traffic Safety Schools' (TSS). There are three reasons why people enroll in Traffic Safety Schools:

  • After a traffic violation where demerit points were awarded, the court will order the driver to take a course at a traffic/driving school to improve their safe-driving skills.
  • To receive insurance discounts.
  • To reduce points from your driving record.
This program is designed to help you to learn defensive driving techniques that will make you a safer driver. The TSS is a nine hour course and there are various locations and online clinics offered in Wisconsin. 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 TSS.

[edit] BENEFITS

Any driver can enroll in a Traffic Safety School 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 - you will be able to reduce up to three points from your driving record once every 5 years if you complete 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.

[edit] FEES

Depending on the location, the nine hour clinics or online courses can cost up to $52.00. Please see the clinic locations for more details on individual pricing.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Visit the section on Traffic Safety Courses at the DOT website for more 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.