Tennessee: Full Rule Record
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on Tennessee’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.
Tennessee has no statewide program for defensive driving course requirements or point mitigation. Course costs and hours vary by individual approved provider and court jurisdiction, as these figures are not set by a single state standard. Anyone seeking information about defensive driving options, eligibility, or potential point reduction should consult the authoritative state resources and contact their local court or approved provider directly for specific requirements and fees applicable to their situation.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| Mechanism | No state program |
| What that means | no dismissal/point-reduction program (insurance discount may exist) |
| Eligibility / notes | No statewide dismiss/defer program; defensive driving offered in lieu of/for reduced suspension at a hearing. |
| Frequency | n/a |
| Points effect | none statewide |
| Governing statute | Not yet pinned — see source |
| Confidence | Medium |
Primary source: https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services.html. Verified June 2026. How we compile this.
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