Pennsylvania Traffic School Requirements
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on Pennsylvania’s official .gov page or with the court handling your citation before you act. This rule is compiled at medium confidence and should be confirmed before you rely on it. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Pennsylvania does not operate a state-sponsored traffic school program that removes points from a driver's license through completion of a defensive driving course. Instead, the state's point reduction system works differently: the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) automatically removes three points from a driver's record for every twelve consecutive months without a traffic violation.
While Pennsylvania lacks an official point-removal course, insurance discount courses are available to drivers seeking rate reductions from their insurers. These courses do not affect the state's point system but may lower insurance premiums for those who complete them.
The rules governing Pennsylvania's traffic violation and point system are established under 75 Pa.C.S. § 1535. Eligibility to contest a citation or seek relief from penalties typically depends on the specific offense committed, the individual's prior driving record, and whether the court handling the citation determines it appropriate. Drivers cited for traffic violations should confirm the options available in their case directly with the court that issued the citation or with PennDOT.
This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Drivers should verify these rules with the relevant court or state authority before making decisions regarding their traffic matter.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligibility / notes | No course-based point removal; PennDOT removes 3 points per 12 violation-free months. Insurance-discount courses exist. |
| Frequency | n/a |
| Points effect | none (auto-reduction) |
| Governing statute | 75 Pa.C.S. § 1535 |