North Dakota Traffic School Requirements
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on North Dakota’s official .gov page or with the court handling your citation before you act. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Traffic school eligibility in North Dakota operates under a point reduction system governed by N.D.C.C. § 39-06.1-09. Completion of a defensive driving course reduces a driver's point total by three points, and this reduction may be applied once within any twelve-month period.
For certain violations carrying five points or fewer, defensive driving completion may be taken in lieu of points rather than as a subsequent reduction. This option provides an alternative pathway for drivers to address specific infractions.
The standard frequency limitation allows drivers to utilize traffic school benefits once per twelve-month period. However, eligibility for traffic school varies based on several factors, including the nature of the offense committed, the driver's existing driving record, and whether the court presiding over the citation approves the defendant's participation.
Drivers cited for traffic violations should confirm their specific eligibility status with the court handling their case or directly with the North Dakota Department of Transportation. The regulations governing traffic school participation are complex and fact-dependent, and individual circumstances may affect whether a particular driver qualifies for the program.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligibility / notes | Defensive driving reduces points by 3 once/12 mo; can also be taken 'in lieu of points' for some <=5-point violations. |
| Frequency | once / 12 months |
| Points effect | -3 points (or in-lieu) |
| Governing statute | N.D.C.C. § 39-06.1-09 |