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First ticket — am I eligible in Missouri?
This is my first ticket ever, received in St. Louis. Can I take a defensive driving course to handle it?
Hello Tyler, Welcome — first-time drivers in Missouri are generally eligible for defensive driving as a way to handle a ticket, but it requires court approval, not just state approval. Steps to confirm: - Call the St. Louis Municipal Court that issued the ticket and ask whether they accept a completed defensive driving course as a condition of your case - Ask whether they require a specific course length and deadline for completion If approved, you can enroll on our site, complete the course at your pace, and we will transmit the certificate to the court the same business day you pass. Missouri Defensive Driving Course Please let us know if you have any further questions!