How to Find Defensive Driving Courses in North Dakota
You can take a defensive driving course to remove points from your license or to lower your insurance rates in North Dakota.
Written by Brittni Brinn
Reviewed by Hillary Kobayashi
In North Dakota, you can take a defensive driving course to keep points off your driving record, reinstate a suspended license, or earn a discount on your
car insurance
. However, you’ll need to make sure that the course is approved first. Points on your driver’s license in North Dakota can lead to some serious consequences. If you’re over 18, racking up 12 points can result in your
license being suspended
. Young drivers will face license suspension after six points.In some cases, you can take a defensive driving course to get your record back on track and your license back in your pocket. But there are other benefits to attending traffic school. Let’s take a look at how to find the driving course that’s right for you!
Taking a defensive driving course in North Dakota could…
…dismiss a minor traffic ticket
You can take a defensive driving course in North Dakota to get three points removed from your record. To be eligible, you must fulfill the following:
- Have a valid North Dakota driver’s license
- Were not driving a commercial vehicle for the citation in question (citations while on the job are covered by a different kind of driving course)
- Are not pursuing dismissal for more than one violation at a time
- Are only taking the course once every 12 to 18 months (depending on court requirements)
If you’re eligible or are required by traffic court to take a defensive driving course to remove points from your record, proceed by:
- Contacting the court that issued the citation or the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) to make sure the course is eligible
- Enrolling in a course approved by the NDDOT or court
- Passing the course and presenting your certificate of completion to the required parties
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…help you get your license back
In some cases, you can get your suspended license reinstated if you take an approved defensive driving course. Here’s how to proceed:
- Contact the NDDOT to check if you qualify. Depending on how many points you have and the conditions of the suspension, a driving course may or may not help you get your license back.
- Register for a course at an approved defensive driving school.
- Finish the course and send your certificate of completion to the NDDOT or court as required, along with the reinstatement fee andSR-22 certificate of insurance(if necessary).
…earn you an insurance discount
Did you know a lower
car insurance
premium is one of the benefits of taking a defensive driving course? Most providers offer a discount to drivers who show that they’re taking safe driving seriously. Here’s how to qualify: - Contact your insurance company to see if you’re eligible for a driver safety discount.
- Find a defensive driving course approved by your insurance company.
- Take the course and send your certificate of completion to your insurance provider.
Not every defensive driving course will count towards an insurance discount, so make sure you check with your provider first!
MORE: How to get car insurance discounts
…improve your driving skills
A defensive driving course is a great opportunity to get back to the basics! Typically, a course will review traffic laws,
safe driving tips
, and strategies to stay accident-free. You have two main types of courses to choose between: online or in-person. Online courses will generally be less expensive and will use videos and online quizzes to test your knowledge. In-person courses will involve group discussions and hands-on learning. They usually have a test component as well.
Regardless of which learning medium you choose, a defensive driving course will help you avoid accidents in the future, save you time and money, and keep points from being added to your record!
MORE: The benefits of taking a defensive driving course
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While there are a ton of traffic school options in North Dakota, finding the right one for you can pose a bit of a challenge—for one thing, there are so many of them!
You can cut down your choices right away by making sure your traffic school course is approved by the NDDOT, traffic court, or your insurance provider, depending on what you need to complete the course for. The NDDOT has a list of
approved driving schools
online that you can reference. North Dakota also offers a variety of driver
refresher courses through the NDDOT
. The North Dakota Safety Council (NDSC) offers courses for drivers in the workplace, while the AARP Online and I Drive Safely programs are geared towards drivers over 50 and 55, respectively.If in-person learning isn’t your jam, there are plenty of online options as well. Some popular ones are
iDriveSafely®
and DriveSafe Online®
, but remember to check that the course is eligible before signing up. How much is a defensive driving course in North Dakota?
At the very least, you can expect to pay between $25 and $50 for a defensive driving course. The NDSC members are charged $45 for an online course, while non-members are charged $55. If you’re taking a course as part of a traffic court requirement, expect to pay $75 or more.
How long is a defensive driving course in North Dakota?
Most of the courses offered by NDDOT are between four and eight hours. Defensive driving courses online tend to run a little shorter, generally from one to four hours. However, some traffic schools allow you to take as much time as you need with the virtual course, so in those cases, it’s really up to you!
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