Louisiana: Full Rule Record
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on Louisiana’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.
Louisiana permits judges to order defensive driving courses at their discretion during court proceedings. The frequency of such orders is determined by the court handling each case rather than by a statewide mandate.
Defensive driving course completion in Louisiana does not result in DMV points being removed or adjusted, as the state maintains no point system tied to course completion.
The cost of approved courses and the number of instructional hours required vary by provider and court jurisdiction. Individual approved driving schools set their own fees and curriculum length within state guidelines. Prospective participants should contact their assigned court and approved course providers directly for specific pricing and hour requirements.
The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles maintains authoritative information on approved providers and state requirements on its official website. Those seeking to enroll in a defensive driving course should consult both their court order and the state's official resources before enrolling.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| Mechanism | Court discretion only |
| What that means | no statewide program; courts may allow case-by-case |
| Eligibility / notes | No statewide program; courts may allow traffic school. OMV does not use a point system. |
| Frequency | court-set |
| Points effect | no DMV point system |
| Governing statute | Not yet pinned — see source |
| Confidence | Medium |
Primary source: https://www.expresslane.org/. Verified June 2026. How we compile this.
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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.