Suncoast Traffic School

Pam-Hernando Instructor. Home Healthcare Professional and Mother. Actively caring for others by showing them how to drive safely and defensively.

A question I get everyday...I got a ticket how can I go to Traffic School and what will it do for me?

Traffic School will keep the points from going on your motor vehicle record.

Every moving violation in Florida gets points. By taking traffic school you will keep these points from going on your license. You have the rights to ELECT traffic school once in a 12 month period 5 times in your lifetime.

If taking the course for a moving violation with no accident it is state law that the insurance company cannot raise your rates in Florida.

If taking the course for a moving violation with an accident, the insurance company has the right to raise your rates to recoop money that they have paid out however by taking the class you will not get the points assessed and it will keep the insurance company from raising your rates again when they see the points.

You don't want points! It can cause your insurance rates to go up. If you get to many points you risk a license suspension. Some employers won't touch you if you have points, as their commercial insurance would be to costly to have you on their payroll.

I got a ticket, want to go to school what do I do?

You have 30 days to pay your ticket.

In most counties:

If you want to go to traffic school you sign the affidavit or click the button if paying online when you pay the ticket (that withholds your points).

You MUST let them know when paying the ticket!

You have 60 or 90 to turn the certificate of completion in, depending on the county rules where you got your ticket.
Each county has different rules so make sure you follow them for the county where you got the ticket.

We have live classes.
Currently 2 a month in Pasco County and Hernando County

We also offer it online at: sctsfl.com

Costs for the courses.
Live Class $35
Online $30

No hidden fees!

Once you complete the course, you return the certificate back to the clerk of the court where you got your ticket. Failure to do so will result in additional fines and a possible license suspension.

Steps to obtaining a permit:
1. Must take the TLSAE course (Drug and Alcohol).
2. Study Handbook.
3. Under 18 you are allowed to take the permit test online.
Over 18 must take the permit test at the DMV.
4. Will need birth certificate and social security card.

www.sctsfl.com

We offer TLSAE in class and online.
The handbook is on our site.
Permit test is available for under 18.

Once you obtain permit you can drive with a licensed driver 21 or older next to you. Must observe time restrictions.

15-17 years -must hold permit for 12 months or until you turn 18.

We offer behind the wheel training.

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Did you know that you can possibly get a discount on your insurance if you take a Defensive Driving Class?

Most people think that the class is just for tickets, to remove points.

Many insurance companies give a discount if you take a course, some up to 10% for 3 years.

Check with yours today! It can save you money just by attending a 4 hour refresher course. Give us a call if we can help!

Judy
SunCoast Traffic School
352-279-6489