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Traffic/Driving Schools in West Virginia

[edit] TRAFFIC SCHOOLS

In the state of West Virginia, traffic schools are often referred to as ‘Defensive Driving Courses' (DDC). There are three reasons why people enroll in the DDC:

  • 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 demerit 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 DDC is an eight hour course and there are various locations and online clinics offered in West Virginia. 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 DDC.

[edit] BENEFITS

Any driver can enroll in a Defensive Driving 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.
  • Point Reduction - you may be able to deduct up to three demerit points for 48 months if you complete a course.

[edit] WHEN IS IT MANDATORY?

Either the court or the DMV (when notified by the courts) may order you to successfully complete a defensive driving course 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 courses.

[edit] FEES

Please contact the course locations for more details on individual pricing, as fees vary between locations.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION