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SIX STEPS IF YOU MISS TRAFFIC SCHOOL DEADLINE IN CALIFORNIA
Did you miss your traffic school deadline or court due date? Will your auto insurance rates rise because you got a speeding ticket?
We cannot grant you an extension for a missed traffic school deadline. Nor can we say whether you are eligible for one from the court. Only a California court can do that. But we do know that it does not hurt to ask.
We also know several ways to lessen the damage from missing your traffic school deadline in California. Follow the steps below.
- Check for a lower auto insurance rate FREE
Save $451 on Your Auto Insurance with Esurance . You may get a lower premium, even with your speeding ticket.
- Ask for an extension right now
Can you get an extension on a traffic school deadline? Only the court can say. But a “yes” could save hundreds of dollars on auto insurance. So call the court where you got your citation today. (Click for superior court contact list.) (Opens a new window.)
If you do get a new traffic school due date, start the Defensive Drivers Group course immediately.
- Over 50? Take a mature driver improvement course.
Sign up today for I Drive Safely’s California Mature Driver Program. This DMV-approved, online course could save 50+ drivers up to 15% on their auto insurance premiums. (Check with your auto insurance company before taking the course.)
- Ask about additional insurance discounts
Are you getting all of the discounts you deserve? Ask your auto insurance company to go through their list of discounts. You may be surprised what you qualify for. People who switched to Allstate saved an average of $396 per year. Quote Now!
- A second or third ticket? Know the consequences.
Additional traffic tickets could devastate your auto insurance rates. And in California if you get four or more points in 12 months you may be designated a negligent operator. That cannot be good for your auto insurance.
Think traffic school will help? Not if you get two tickets within 18 months. You can take traffic school in California only once every 18 months. So be smart and drive within the law.
- Five essential tips to avoid a second ticket
Our best tips for avoiding speeding tickets are: (1) obey the law and speed limits, (2) drive at speeds safe for conditions (the basic speed law), (3) purchase a radar or laser detector, (4) turn your GPS into a speed-trap warning device, and (5) do not run red lights with traffic cameras. Finally, always drive safely!
FAQs: Missed traffic school deadline
Can I get an extension if I miss my traffic school deadline?
We cannot say yes or no. Only the court in which you got your citation can grant an extension. Many courts do not grant any extensions. But asking could save you hundreds on auto insurance, so ask today.
Will my auto insurance company find out that I received a speeding ticket?
We cannot say for sure, but the DMV will record your conviction on your driving record unless you take traffic school.
My traffic school deadline is tomorrow. Is it too late?
It is possible to finish our course on time if you start the Defensive Drivers Group course immediately.
Is a traffic school deadline the same thing as a traffic school court due date?
As related to traffic school, yes they are the same. But keep in mind that the court may give you other deadlines/due dates for paying your fine, appearing in court, etc.
Will these tips work in other states?
The tips that are not California-specific will work in most other states. Check with your state’s laws to be sure.
I am over 50 years old. How do I know that I can get a discount by taking I Drive Safely’s California Mature Driver Program?
This program is a California DMV-approved online program. However, to be sure you should check with your auto insurance company.
How do the tips about auto insurance quotes and discounts help me with my missed traffic school deadline?
They don’t specifically. But we want to help you lessen the damage done by a missed traffic school deadline. These tips may lower your auto insurance rates—irrespective of your speeding ticket conviction. Save $451 on Your Auto Insurance with Esurance.
Note: The information provided on this page is a service for readers of Defensive Drivers Group. We cannot give any information about extension eligibility, nor can we help you get an extension on a missed traffic school deadline. The products and services included are owned by their respective companies. Defensive Drivers Group cannot answer any questions about these products or services. Direct any customer support issues to the company in question.
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