Skip to main content.

Public Notice:

Please see the updated information on the transition from Zoom to Court Call for remote video appearances

Traffic School

Traffic School Overview

Traffic Violator School (TVS) and Confidential Conviction (AB 2499)
Effective July 1, 2011 , the courts will no longer be allowed to dismiss infractions after a driver completes traffic school.

AB2499 requires all such infractions be recorded as a conviction with the DMV. The driver’s first conviction in an 18-month period will be confidential and will not reflect negative marks on his/her driving record. However, each additional violation within that 18-month period, because he/she is not eligible for TVS, will appear on the driver’s record and negative points will be assigned.

Effective January 1, 2013 Class A, B or Commercial Class C licensed drivers cited while driving a non-commercial vehicle, are eligible to attend traffic school based on existing eligibility requirements. The conviction will not be masked on the driver's record, however, no point(s) will be assessed.

Eligibility

If you meet the following requirements, you may be eligible to attend Traffic School:

  1. You must not have attended traffic school on a prior citation issued within 18 months of the issue date of your present citation.
  2. You have a valid driver's license.
  3. You must not have been cited for exceeding the maximum or reasonable speed by more than 25 miles per hour or as determined by the judicial officer.
  4. The citation must not require a mandatory court appearance. (This information will be listed on the Courtesy Notice)
  5. The due date on your ticket must not be past.
  6. Class A, B or Commercial Class C licensed drivers cited while driving a non-commercial vehicle.

Overview of Process

If you meet the requirements and wish to attend Traffic School, you will be required to complete the following steps in the order listed:

  1. Pay bail amount and fee
  2. Choose a traffic school
  3. Attend the traffic school
  4. Submit proof that you completed traffic school to the Court

Upon the court receiving proof of such completion, your case will be dismissed and the violation will not appear on your driving record.

  • Pay Bail Amount and Fee

    This can be done in person or via mail.

    1. The bail amount is the amount indicated on your Courtesy Notice and is payable to Kern County Superior Court.
    2. The Traffic School administrative fee is $69.00 payable to Kern County Superior Court.
    Upon receipt of your payment and Traffic School request, the Court will:
    1. Provide you with further instructions including a list of D.M.V. certified schools in your area.
    2. Give you a future date of approximately 60 days to complete Traffic School.

    If you send your request/payment via mail, the above information will be mailed to you.

    Do not attend Traffic School prior to paying the bail amount and Traffic School Administrative fees. If you attend prior to payment of the bail amount and said fees, your traffic school completion certificate will not be accepted by the Court.

  • Choose a traffic school

    Upon receipt of your request for Traffic School, the Court will provide you with information about Traffic Schools in your area. Options for Traffic School include:

    1. Instructor-based traffic school
    2. Home-study courses
    3. Video-based traffic school
    4. Internet-based traffic school

    To obtain a free list of approved Traffic Schools, please contact the California Traffic and Safety Institute at (661) 940-1907 or on the web: www.ctsi-courtnetwork.org You may attend any school on the approved list.

  • Attend Traffic School

    Contact the school and arrange to attend a session. Traffic Schools are private businesses and, as such, charge fees to attend.

    You must complete traffic school by the due date. Certificate of completion must be received by the Court on or before the due date given to you by the Court.

  • Proof of Completion

    When you complete Traffic School, the school will submit proof of completion directly to the Court. Upon the Court receiving proof of completion, your case will be dismissed and the violation will not appear on your driving record.

Do not attend Traffic School prior to paying the bail amount and Traffic School Administrative fees. If you attend prior to payment of the bail amount and said fees, your traffic school completion certificate will not be accepted by the Court.

Was this helpful?

Yes No
This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.
Was this helpful?