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Springdale District Court ticket dismissal and insurance discount
The Springdale District Court agreed to dismiss my minor speeding citation if I take defensive driving. Will this also help my car insurance in Arkansas?
Hello Kimberly, Completing our state-approved Arkansas defensive driving course provides both court and insurance benefits: - Present your completion certificate to the Springdale District Court clerk to ensure the citation is formally dismissed without points - Many Arkansas auto insurance carriers offer a voluntary 5 to 10 percent rate discount for 3 years upon presenting proof of completion - You will receive a verifiable digital certificate immediately upon passing the final exam. Arkansas Defensive Driving Course Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Will the ticket still show on my driving record?
I completed the course for a ticket in Fayetteville. Will the ticket still appear on my Arkansas driving record or does it get removed?
Hello Susan, Thanks for the question. In Arkansas, completing a defensive driving course typically does not erase a citation from your driving record, but it does keep additional points from being added and can prevent a license suspension. A few specifics: - The citation itself remains on your record per Arkansas Office of Driver Services rules - Points associated with the violation may be reduced or held, depending on the court's order - Insurance companies still see the citation on the record, even if points are minimized To confirm your specific outcome, request a copy of your driving record from the Arkansas OMV after the court closes the case. Arkansas Defensive Driving Course Please let us know if you have any further questions!