Pennsylvania: Full Rule Record
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 has no statewide defensive driving program established by state statute. Individual approved providers and courts set their own course fees and hour requirements rather than a single standardized state figure. Drivers seeking defensive driving course information should consult the authoritative guidance available through the state's official government resources, as requirements and costs vary by provider and jurisdiction. This information is educational in nature and does not constitute legal advice.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Mechanism | No state program |
| What that means | no dismissal/point-reduction program (insurance discount may exist) |
| 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 |
| Confidence | Medium |
Primary source: https://www.dmv.pa.gov/. Verified June 2026. How we compile this.
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