Missouri Driver Improvement Program Online

An Online Driver Improvement Program in Missouri Made for You

A traffic ticket can be a huge headache, but it can be worse when you’re forced to sit inside a classroom for 8 hours just to erase the points from your violation. With I Drive Safely, you can reduce points from your driving record and avoid a spike in your auto insurance, all from the comfort of your own computer.

100% Online Driver Improvement Course

I Drive Safely’s Missouri driver improvement course is 100% online, and can be completed anywhere and anytime, so you don’t have to rearrange your schedule just to clear your driving record. With 24/7 access, you can meet your court requirements as quickly as you need to, without ever setting foot inside a classroom.

• Log in from any computer – Thanks to our auto-save feature, you can log in and out as many times as you please and pick up right where you left off
• Completely self-paced – Break the course up into more manageable chunks, or power through it in one afternoon
• Study around your schedule – You can choose to study in the morning, afternoon, or night, depending on your busy routine

There’s no need to worry about trying to fit in a Missouri driver improvement course into your busy schedule – I Drive Safely gives you the freedom to choose when and where you want to study.

Quality Course Approved by the State of Missouri

Our Missouri driver improvement course is fully approved by the Missouri Safety Center at CMSU and meets all requirements to get points reduced from your driving record. The course consists of 8 short, easy-to-understand chapters that each focus on subjects such as:

• Missouri traffic law and road signs
• Defensive driving behaviors
• Highway and night driving
• Proper vehicle maintenance
• DUI and substance abuse laws

Each chapter ends with an easy, 10-question multiple-choice quiz, and once you reach the end of the course, you’ll take a 50-question final exam. Score 80% or better on the quizzes and exams to pass, and don’t worry about failing – we allow unlimited retakes in case you didn’t pass the first, second, or even tenth time. As long as you focus on the information, you’re practically guaranteed to pass.

Please note that all courts do not accept online courses, so please check with your court before enrolling.

Equal Parts Educational and Fun

I Drive Safely’s Missouri driver improvement course may be comprehensive, but it’s in no way tedious. To battle boredom, we’ve consulted with driver’s education professionals and learning theory experts to craft a course that’s as fun as it is educational.

Gone are the days of studying hard-to-read driver manuals and tedious textbooks. Instead, our comprehensive course utilizes entertaining videos and engaging animations to minimize boredom and maximize long-term knowledge retention.

Lower Your Auto Insurance Rates

Did you know that most insurance companies will lower drivers’ insurance rates if they take a driver improvement course? It’s an easy way to save money - simply by taking our course from home, you can put money back into your wallet! Call your insurance agent today to see if you qualify.

Fast Certificate Delivery

As soon as you complete your course, I Drive Safely will process your information and certificate on the same day. After all, we understand that you’ll probably want your completion certificate as soon as humanly possible. If you need it in a hurry, we also offer instant certificate delivery.

Customer Support Whenever and Wherever You Need It

If you’re stuck on our Missouri driver improvement program, or have any general questions or concerns, we’re just a phone call or e-mail away. I Drive Safely has a dedicated, professionally-trained customer support team that’s available 7 days a week to answer any of your questions and concerns. Whether your questions are for our driver improvement course, the point reduction process, or even about general Missouri traffic law, our team of certified experts will be able to help you out in a snap.

How to Take an Online Driver Improvement Course in Missouri

The process for point reduction in Missouri varies depending on which county you live in. All citations are initially submitted to the Fine Collection Center (FCC), regardless of where you live. From there, some counties are granted automatic approval by the FCC for a driver improvement course to dismiss violation points. Other counties, however, require the FCC to route your citation to the court, where you will need to appear in person to request permission for point reduction via a driver improvement course.

Regardless of which you county you live in, we’ve broken down each of the processes into step-by-step guides, so that you’ll know exactly which path to follow depending on where you live.

Refer to the list of designated FCC counties to determine which process to undergo.

• If your county is listed, refer to the “FCC-Approved Point Reduction” process
• If you county is not listed, refer to the “Court-Approved Point Reduction” process
• How to Reduce Points from Your Driving Record via FCC Approval
• How to Reduce Points from Your Driving Record via Court Approval
• How to Get a Discount on Your Monthly Insurance Rates

How to Reduce Points from Your Driving Record via FCC Approval

1. Admit guilt and submit your fine to the Fine Collection Center (FCC).

You may do so online, by mail, or by phone. After payment, you will automatically be approved to attend a driver improvement course to avoid points hitting your license.

• You must hold a valid, non-commercial Missouri driver’s license.
• You may NOT have been driving a commercial vehicle at the time of your infraction.
• You may only take a driver improvement course once every 3 years for point reduction.

The FCC will notify you of your approval once they have processed your payment.

2. Enroll in and complete your I Drive Safely Missouri driver improvement course.

You have to complete your driver improvement course within 60 days of approval from the FCC.

3. Submit your completion certificate to the FCC.

I Drive Safely will send you a certificate of completion via the shipment method you choose when you sign up. It is your responsibility to make sure it gets to the FCC within the 60-day window.

4. Check your driving record.

After the FCC processes your course completion, follow up by checking your driving record. There should be no points assessed for your traffic violation.

How to Reduce Points from Your Driving Record via Court Approval

1. Plead “not guilty” to the Fine Collection Center.

When you send in your citation to the FCC with a “not guilty” plea, it will then be delivered to the prosecuting attorney in the county where you were ticketed. The prosecutor will file the ticket with the court, which will then send you notice of a court appearance date.

2. Attend your court date and plead “guilty”.

At your court appearance, you need to admit guilt and request permission for point avoidance through a driver improvement course. The judge will then determine if you may or may not attend a course.Please note: in non-FCC counties, permission is granted on a case-by-case basis, and is NOT mandatory.You may only use a driver improvement course to avoid points once every 3 years.

3. Enroll in and complete your I Drive Safely Missouri driver improvement course.

Your judge will likely give you a deadline by which you must submit your course completion to the court. It may or may not be the same 60-day window mandated by the FCC for automatic-approval counties.

4. Submit your completion certificate to the court.

Once you have finished your course, I Drive Safely will send you a certificate of completion, which you are then responsible for delivering to your court within the time given by your judge.

5. Check your driving record.

After your court has processed your course completion, follow up and check your driving record. There should be no points associated with the violation you received.

How to Get a Discount on Your Monthly Insurance Rates

Many Missouri insurance providers will reward policyholders who have completed a driver improvement course! Follow these steps to take our course voluntarily and reduce your insurance rates.

1. Contact your insurance agency and ask if they accept a driver improvement course for an insurance discount.

If your provider offers a rate reduction, ask them how long it lasts and what their renewal policies are. Often, you can retake our course once your initial discount expires to extend your rate reduction.

2. Enroll in and complete your Missouri driver improvement course.

3. Submit your certificate of completion to your insurance company.

Your agent should let you know how long it will take to process your course completion, and should also notify you of when your discount will take effect. Some providers will even apply your reduced rate retroactively to your premium!

4. Enjoy your reduced insurance rate!

Frequently Asked Questions for Missouri’s Driver Improvement Program

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1. Is this course approved?

Our Missouri Driver Improvement course is state-approved by the Missouri Safety Center to meet all requirements for point reduction.

2. What benefits will I receive by taking the Missouri driver improvement course?

By taking this course, eligible Missouri drivers may prevent points from being added to their driving records, and may even be able to get an insurance rate reduction! Simply contact your insurance provider to see if they offer a discount for taking a driver improvement course.

3. I'm not sure if I'm eligible to take a Missouri driver improvement course. How do I find out?

Eligibility requirements vary based upon your county of residence. All citations are initially submitted to the Fine Collection Center (FCC), regardless of where you live. Drivers in some counties are granted automatic approval by the FCC for a driver improvement course to dismiss violation points, and no other action is required; other counties require the FCC to route your citation to the court, and you will need to appear in person to request permission for point dismissal from the judge. (For a list of designated FCC counties, please visit the Missouri courts website.)

For FCC counties, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• You hold a valid, non-commercial Missouri drivers license
• You were NOT driving a commercial vehicle at the time of your infraction
• You have NOT taken traffic school in the past 3 years

For non-FCC counties, eligibility for point reduction is determined on an individual basis by your court, and is based upon your citation and your driving history. Generally, you will need to meet the following requirement:

You have NOT taken traffic school in the past 3 years

Please note: in non-FCC counties, permission is granted on a case-by-case basis, and is NOT mandatory.

We have all of the eligibility requirements and steps to take for Missouri driver improvement listed on our How It Works page.

4. I received a ticket in Missouri, but I have an out-of-state driver's license; am I eligible to take the Missouri driver improvement program to avoid point assessment on my driving record?

In this situation, taking a Missouri driver improvement program does not guarantee that points won’t be added to your record. Typically the Missouri Department of Revenue will add the points from an out-of-state violation to your record. Contact the Missouri Department of Revenue to find out more.

5. Is there an age requirement to take this Missouri driver improvement program?

No, there is no minimum age to take this Missouri driver improvement program. Any driver may take it.

6. How long will the course take to complete?

Our Missouri driver improvement course meets the state-required 8-hour time length. The course material is broken down into 8 single-subject units, which you can complete at your own pace. Therefore, how long the course takes is up to you!

7. How often can I take a Missouri driver improvement course for point reduction?

Per state law, you may take this course once every 3 years for point reduction.

8. What types of things will I study?

Each of your 8 course chapters focuses on a single topic that pertains to Missouri driving and traffic laws. These topics include:

• Highway safety
• Alcohol- and drug-impaired driving
• State traffic laws
• Driving emergencies
• Vehicle maintenance

9. What is the testing and grading policy?

Each of the 8 chapters contains a quiz that reviews important content from that chapter. There are 10 questions per quiz, and you need to obtain an 80% or higher to pass onto the next chapter. The quizzes will provide you with an excellent opportunity to master the course material and prepare for your final exam. You will be provided with feedback on any incorrect answers, and you may retake your quizzes an unlimited amount of times.

Once you get to your final exam, you will encounter 50 multiple-choice questions, requiring a passing score of 80% or higher. You may retake the exam again if you need another attempt to pass. You are allowed unlimited retakes.

10. Is there any way I can fail the course?

Absolutely not! You have unlimited retakes on your chapter quizzes and final exam, so if you fail to achieve a passing score on your first try, you may simply retake the chapter again until you do.

11. Is there a time limit to complete this course?

Deadlines are typically determined by the Missouri courts or the FCC. While we allow you 180 days to complete your course before your account is suspended, the court or the FCC may require you to finish your course much sooner than that. Make sure to determine their deadline before beginning the course.

Regardless of court or FCC deadlines, you MUST complete the course within 180 days of registration. Any student who has not successfully completed the course within 180 days will be terminated without notice and will not be eligible for a refund.