How Traffic School Works in Missouri

In Missouri, there is no statewide traffic school program designed to dismiss citations or reduce points on a driving record. This means that completing a traffic education course will not automatically remove a citation or associated points under state law.

However, individual courts may retain discretion to allow traffic school on a case-by-case basis, even without a formal statewide program. Additionally, traffic safety courses may be available separately for insurance premium discounts, independent of any court dismissal or point-reduction process.

The specific rules governing traffic school eligibility, approved course providers, application deadlines, course fees, and whether a particular citation qualifies for traffic school are determined by the state and the individual court handling the ticket. These policies and requirements change over time.

Before enrolling in any traffic school course or paying associated fees, a driver cited for a traffic violation in Missouri should confirm directly with the court that issued the ticket or contact the state Department of Revenue to verify the current requirements and whether the citation is eligible for traffic school. This verification step is essential to ensure that any course completion will have the intended effect and to avoid unnecessary expenses.

Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on Missouri’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.

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Informational only — not legal advice. Traffic-school eligibility, point-reduction rules, and court procedures vary by state, by court, and by offense, and change over time. Nothing here is a specific statute citation or a determination about your case. Before you act, confirm the current rule with the traffic court handling your citation or your state DMV, and refer to your state’s official statutes for the governing law. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.