Mississippi: Full Rule Record
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on Mississippi’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.
Mississippi permits traffic offense dismissal through court discretion without mandatory statutory requirements. The mechanism operates entirely on a case-by-case basis, with individual judges determining eligibility and conditions.
The published frequency for such dismissals is set by the court handling each case rather than by statewide directive. Points reduction or removal may be allowed at judicial discretion, though no automatic point reduction system exists under state law.
Course costs and instructional hours vary by provider and approved course offering. These figures are not standardized statewide; instead, individual courts and approved traffic education providers establish their own pricing and curriculum length. Interested parties should contact their local court or an approved provider directly for specific cost and time commitment information.
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety maintains authoritative guidance on traffic offense procedures and approved educational providers. Individuals facing traffic charges should consult the state's official resources and their assigned court for accurate, current information applicable to their particular case. This information is not legal advice; qualified legal counsel should be consulted regarding any traffic matter.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| Mechanism | Court discretion only |
| What that means | no statewide program; courts may allow case-by-case |
| Eligibility / notes | Courts may allow approved driving-safety courses case-by-case (non-adjudication). |
| Frequency | court-set |
| Points effect | court may allow |
| Governing statute | Miss. Code § 99-15-26 |
| Confidence | Medium |
Primary source: https://www.dps.ms.gov/driver-services. Verified June 2026. How we compile this.
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