Most Texans are aware of more common traffic violations such as speeding, texting while driving, not wearing a seatbelt, and running a red light—but did you know you can also get a ticket for having your key in the ignition at the wrong time? Read on to learn some weird driving laws in Texas that […]
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, roads and highways saw a 7.2 percent increase in traffic fatalities during the COVID-19 pandemic. While it may seem like staying at home would lead to less traffic and fewer accidents, many reckless drivers are using newly empty roads to drive more dangerously than usual. Thankfully, there’s still […]
While most drivers take a defensive driving course to dismiss tickets and points, there are many more benefits than most realize. In fact, even drivers without previous traffic offenses take defensive driving courses to capitalize on these extra benefits. But are they worth taking any entire course? Ticket dismissal and point reduction are the primary […]
It’s never a good feeling when you’ve been stopped and handed a speeding ticket. Your chances of getting a ticket can be higher if you’re driving out of state due to being unfamiliar with the roadways or where you are going. Each state is different in how they handle it when a driver from out […]
The main reason to take a defensive driving course is that it is a great way to improve your driving skills and guarantee your safety on the road. Depending on your state’s regulations, taking a defensive driving course can also provide additional valuable benefits such as reducing points on your record, dismissing tickets, and even […]
If you live in Texas, taking a state-approved defensive driving course from Ticket School is a great idea. From ticket dismissal to insurance discounts, such a course offers a wide range of benefits. Yet many people ask “How often can you take a defensive driving course?” Texas state law permits drivers to take defensive driving […]
According to Texas law, taking an online DADAP course (Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program) is an acceptable option for anyone who has an infraction that requires them to take a State Approved Alcohol Awareness course. The Alcoholic Beverage code describes an acceptable Alcohol Awareness Program as a DADAP course or an Alcohol Awareness course […]
The New York Traffic Diversion program offers ticketed drivers the chance to avoid points and penalties associated with traffic tickets by taking a New York DMV-approved Point Insurance Reduction Program (a.k.a defensive driving course). In addition to cleaning their records, drivers who take the program are also less likely to re-offend in the future due […]
Many drivers don’t start the process to get their license right away when first eligible (15 years old). Some don’t take driver education in high school or college and decide to get their license a little later. Thankfully, prospective drivers 18 years old and older who chose to wait can still learn the beneficial skills […]
Drivers are surrounded by more distractions than they might think—even when they’re not on their cell phones! There’s nothing more important than keeping your eyes on the road; at highway speeds, being distracted for only five seconds is equivalent to driving an entire football field blindfolded! To make matters worse, many of the biggest driving […]
