Free Defensive Driving Course
I know that if you found this webpage that you are looking for a free defensive driving or traffic school course, or if not free then at least at the cheapest possible price. I understand that between Court fees, driver record fees, and the cost of the defensive driving course, that you may be wondering if it would be better to just pay the ticket. Let me try and answer that for.
First, the answer to that question is usually “no”. Although it takes more time, taking a course to keep a ticket off your record or to remove points is usually the best approach and will save you the most in the long run. Secondly, as nice as it would be for a course provider to offer a course for free, in most cases, state regulatory bodies have laws in place that keep that from being possible. So if you find a school that is willing to do a class for free or offers to just give you a certificate for a fee without requiring you to actually take a class, you are likely dealing with a fraudulent unapproved school that is breaking the law. If you are looking to take a defensive driving course for a traffic ticket, point reduction, or insurance discount, I highly recommend that you first determine that the provider’s website or school location is State approved. Most states have approval codes that you can verify if necessary. In Texas for example, any legitimate course provider will have a course provider number issued by the Texas Education Agency which is printed on each certificate of completion they issue (this ensures that the certificate you receive in the mail after completing the class will be accepted by the Court). As part of being state approved each provider must abide by the rules, laws, and regulations set forth by the regulatory body. As an example since we are discussing free defensive driving courses, Texas has a law that each provider must offer the course for at least $25. If a school or website offers a Texas defensive driving course for a ticket that is less than $25 they are breaking the law and most likely are not state approved. This is the reason that in most states it is essentially an impossibility to find a free defensive driving or traffic school course. Sorry to disappoint you.
So much for finding a free defensive driving course, but finding one at the best price can be achieved without much effort. I recommend that you start by searching the internet first, making sure to look for the course provider number on the website offering the course. If you choose to take a classroom course, ask to see a copy of their state license before going agreeing to pay for your class. If you are taking a course in Texas you shouldn’t have any trouble finding one for the lowest price allowed by law at $25. Texasdrivesafe.com has made it very easy for you, by offering a state approved Texas defensive driving course (Course Provider number for course is CP-090) at the state low price of $25. The course is interactive to keep your interest and allows you to login in and out as needed for the most flexible and convenient course possible. Sorry we can’t offer you the course for free, but we can offer great customer service and a top notch course that will help save you money and make you safer on the roadways. Also, if you need a course outside of Texas, just click on the “See All States” button on the right side of the homepage to find an approved course in your state.
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