Traffic school is a program where you will receive instruction in driving and traffic safety that can enhance your driving knowledge and skill level.

The idea of traffic school was introduced to the public in the 1970s. It was a way for people who got into a car accident to go to traffic school instead of jail. The purpose of traffic school was to teach people how to be safer on the road, and it often included watching videos or reading material on safe driving.

Generally, you can go to traffic school if You have a valid driver's license The ticket is related to a noncommercial vehicle You haven't gone to traffic school in the last 18 months Some tickets are not eligible for traffic school. For example, equipment offenses (like a tail light being out) or alcohol or drug-related offenses.