Qualifying Offenses

Traffic Offenses That Qualify For a Defensive Driving Course

  • Driving on wrong side of road
  • Failure to dim headlights
  • Failure to stop at railroad crossing
  • Failure to yield right of way
  • Following too closely
  • Improper braking
  • Running red light
  • Running stop sign
  • Speeding (less than 25 mph over the posted limit)
  • Speeding (25 mph or more over the posted limit)
  • Speeding in a construction zone
  • Following emergency vehicle
  • Improper use of divided highway
  • Failure to yield to emergency vehicle
  • Avoiding intersection
  • Disobeying traffic control device
  • Improper lane usage
  • Improper lane change
  • Reasonable and prudent speed
  • Headlights required
  • Coasting
  • Crossing fire hose
  • Littering highway
  • Blocking highway
  • Parking more than 18 inches from curb
  • Move over law
  • Improper stopping or parking on or in highway business, residence or in specified places