New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) allows drivers taking a Defensive Driving Course to remove points and reduce the consequences of a traffic ticket. This course can also help you save on your insurance if you’d like to review your driving knowledge.  

At OnlineTrafficEducation.com, we provide a course that New Jersey courts and insurance companies recognize, so you can safely keep your records and lower your premiums while driving safely.  

What is New Jersey’s Defensive Driving Course?  

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) states the… “Motorists who complete a defensive driving course may qualify to have two points removed from their driving record and may receive an insurance rate reduction.”— NJMVC Defensive Driving Program.  

The NJMVC also states that the course is six hour instruction with  an approved online course and that the course “teaches drivers to anticipate, identify and assess hazards, reduce risks, and comply with the motor vehicle laws of New Jersey.” This is the approved course that the state’s Point System and all licensed insurance carriers recognize.

Who Can Take the Defensive Driving Course in New Jersey?

You can take the course if you:

• Hold a New Jersey driver’s license

• Have points on your driving record and want to remove two points

• Want to get a three year insurance discount

• Were referred to take this course by a municipal court to fulfill a traffic citation

• Want to voluntarily refresh your knowledge about road safety

— NJMVC Point System & Surcharges

Benefits of Completing the Course

Completing the Defensive Driving Course in New Jersey through OnlineTrafficEducation.com helps you:

• Remove 2 points from your NJ driving record
• Avoid license suspension due to excessive points
• Obtain an insurance premium discount of up to 5% for three years
• Satisfy court or state obligations
• Revise NJ traffic laws

 Complete the course entirely online and at your pace

Course Outline

The Defensive Driving Course for which we have approval from the NJMVC covers:

• New Jersey laws and right-of-way traffic rules

• Maintaining safe following distances and lane discipline

• Avoiding collisions and hazard recognition

• Distracted, impaired, and aggressive driving and its dangers

• Safe road sharing practices with cyclists, pedestrians, and commercial vehicles

• Driving safely in the rain, at night, and other inclement weather

A brief multiple-choice quiz on course material will be included at the end to measure knowledge retention.

You have the ability to review everything before your final submission, and if necessary, you can request a retake at no cost.

Defensive Driving Course Online Procedures

• Register Online

To begin, visit OnlineTrafficEducation.com. The course is accessible on all devices: desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

• Complete the 6-Hour Online Course

You may complete the course at your own pace as it is designed around lesson interactivity. Your progress will be saved and no attendance in a classroom is necessary.

• Pass the Final Quiz

You will complete the final short quiz, which will help you demonstrate the principles of safe driving that you have learned.

• Receive Your Certificate

Once you have completed the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, and we will electronically report your completion to the NJMVC.

• Enjoy the Benefits

You will receive a two-point reduction on your driving record and may be eligible for a discount on your insurance (inquire with your insurance company regarding how much you will save).

— NJMVC Defensive Driving Program

Why Choose OnlineTrafficEducation.com

• Approved by New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

• Accepted by all NJ Courts & insurance carriers

• Completely online — 24/7 availability

• Instant progress saving & a certificate that is printable

• It is quick, reasonably priced, and simple to use

• Reliable throughout New Jersey — from Newark to Cape May

No matter whether you are in Jersey City, Trenton, Atlantic City, Paterson, or Cherry Hill, our NJMVC approved course is recognized all over the state.

Legal & Official References  

The New Jersey Defensive Driving Course is compliant with:  

• NJMVC Defensive Driving Program 

• NJMVC Points and Surcharges

• N.J.A.C. 13:19-1.1 New Jersey Administrative Code  

Accepted across all 21 counties in New Jersey.  

The Defensive Driving Course is approved across all counties in New Jersey: Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren.  

Looking to better your record and reduce insurance rates?  

Defensive Driving Course online to protect your driving privileges and your pocket. It’s fast and it’s fully New Jersey MVC approved.  

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