Traffic School Quick

What Happens If You Miss the Deadline for Traffic School?

You just realized your deadline to complete traffic school just passed. Now what should you do?

Don’t panic—but do act fast. Call the court who issued the ticket to check your status. All courts are different and decisions are at the discretion of the court. However if the court hasn’t closed your case yet, you might still have options. 

If the case is still open, you may be able to request an extension. Many courts allow you to explain your situation and give you a little more time, especially if it’s your first offense. Some will even accept a certificate after the due date if it was completed recently.

If you already missed the deadline and the case is closed some courts will reopen your case so you can complete your traffic school obligation. If they do not reopen your case, the violation might now carry a point on your record. That point could lead to higher insurance premiums, so it’s worth taking steps to prevent future violations.

Next time, sign up for traffic school quickly and knock it out early. Online traffic school is flexible, fast, and available 24/7—so you don’t have to miss another deadline again.