Louisiana: Full Rule Record
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on Louisiana’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.
Louisiana permits traffic courts to exercise discretion in ordering a defensive driving course. The frequency at which courts assign such courses is determined on a case-by-case basis rather than according to a fixed statewide schedule.
Completion of a defensive driving course in Louisiana does not result in DMV points being applied to a driver's record.
The cost of a defensive driving course and the number of instructional hours required vary by provider and court. These figures are not standardized statewide; instead, individual approved course providers and the courts that assign them establish their own fees and hour requirements. Those seeking information about specific costs and course duration should contact their assigned court or an approved provider directly.
The Louisiana state government's official documentation provides the authoritative guidance on defensive driving courses within the state. Drivers should consult that source and applicable legal counsel before making decisions based on this information, as it is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| Mechanism | Court discretion only |
| What that means | no statewide program; courts may allow case-by-case |
| Eligibility / notes | No statewide program; courts may allow traffic school. OMV does not use a point system. |
| Frequency | court-set |
| Points effect | no DMV point system |
| Governing statute | Not yet pinned — see source |
| Confidence | Medium |
Primary source: https://www.expresslane.org/. Verified June 2026. How we compile this.
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