California Traffic School Requirements
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on California’s official .gov page or with the court handling your citation before you act. This page is general information, not legal advice.
In California, Traffic Violator School provides a mechanism for masking eligible traffic infractions from public record. The program applies to noncommercial violations that carry no more than one point on a driver's license. Eligible individuals may attend the school to mask one qualifying infraction from their driving record, subject to a typical frequency limitation of once every eighteen months.
The legal framework governing Traffic Violator School eligibility is established under California Vehicle Code Section 1808.7 and California Rules of Court Section 4.104. However, eligibility determinations often depend on factors specific to each case, including the nature of the underlying offense, the individual's existing driving record, and the discretionary approval of the court handling the citation.
Individuals seeking to enroll in Traffic Violator School should confirm their eligibility directly with the court that issued the citation or with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, as eligibility requirements and court policies vary by jurisdiction and circumstance.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligibility / notes | Traffic Violator School masks one eligible infraction from public record; noncommercial; not >1-point violations. |
| Frequency | once / 18 months |
| Points effect | masks 1-point infraction |
| Governing statute | Cal. Veh. Code § 1808.7; Cal. R. Ct. 4.104 |