West Virginia Traffic School Requirements
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on West Virginia’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.
West Virginia permits point reduction through a voluntary defensive driving course approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Completion of an in-person defensive driving course removes three points from a driver's record. The course applies to existing points already accumulated on the driving record.
Drivers are generally limited to using this point reduction option once every twelve months. Eligibility for traffic school often depends on the specific offense committed, the driver's current driving record, and whether the court handling the citation authorizes the course. Drivers should confirm their eligibility with the court that issued the citation or with the West Virginia DMV.
The specific statute governing this rule has not been definitively recorded in current sources. The state's official DMV website serves as the authoritative reference. This information is compiled at medium confidence and should be verified before being relied upon for legal or administrative decisions. This entry constitutes general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligibility / notes | Voluntary DMV-approved defensive driving removes 3 points; in-person only; applies to existing points. |
| Frequency | once / 12 months |
| Points effect | -3 points (in-person) |
| Governing statute | Not yet pinned — see source |