Official Site of The State of New Jersey
Remedial Driver Programs
The Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) has two remedial driver programs:
- The Driver Improvement Program (DIP) for experienced drivers; and
- The Probationary Driver Program (PDP) for new drivers.
Driver Improvement Program - DIP
The Driver Improvement Program is a classroom course provided by approved New Jersey-licensed providers throughout the State. You will have received a notice in the mail from the MVC giving you the option to take this course*. This program is offered in lieu of a 30-day suspension for drivers who accumulate 12 to 14 points in more than two years. More detailed information about the program is included in the Notice of Scheduled Suspension that you receive in the mail. Up to three points will be removed from your driving record if you successfully complete the program. A $75 administrative fee payable to the MVC is required prior to scheduling a class with a New Jersey-licensed provider. Drivers will be required to pay an additional training fee to the provider for the classroom instruction.
*A Defensive Driving course IS NOT a substitute for the Driver Improvement course.
Probationary Driver Program - PDP
Drivers that are issued a driver's license permit for the first time are probationary drivers and will have to serve a two-year probationary period. While in the probationary period, drivers who are convicted of two or more moving violations with a total of four or more points, will receive a Fee Due notice to pay for and enroll in the Probationary Driver Program to correct improper or dangerous driving practices. This program is a four-hour classroom program provided by approved New Jersey-licensed providers throughout the state. Up to three points will be removed from your driving record if you successfully complete the program. A $75 administrative fee payable to the MVC is required prior to scheduling a class with a New Jersey-licensed provider. Drivers will be required to pay an additional training fee to the provider for the classroom instruction.
*A Defensive Driving course IS NOT a substitute for the Probationary Driver course.
Warning
Following completion of the DIP or PDP class, you will receive a warning. Any motor vehicle violations committed within one year after completing the course will result in suspension. Failure to attend the program as scheduled is also cause for suspension.
Approved Providers
The following are New Jersey-approved licensed PDP and DIP providers. Please visit their website or contact them to inquire about class locations, dates and times:
National Safety Council - PDP
www.nsc.org/drivesafenj
877-441-9721
email: ddcnj@nsc.org
Superior Driving School -PDP and DIP
www.superiordrivers.com
732-505-9470
email: superiorttt@aol.com
Defensive Driving Courses
The defensive driving course is a voluntary course. If you received a notice in the mail from the MVC giving you an option to take a Driver Improvement Program, or a notice to take the Probationary Driver Program, please read above content under Remedial Driver Programs for details.
Most road accidents are caused by driver error. To reduce the likelihood of being involved in an accident you need to understand the concept of “defensive driving.” This course will provide you with standard accident-preventing techniques.
Upon completion of the defensive driving course:
- Two points may be removed* from the accumulated points you currently have on your license. *IMPORTANT NOTE: Point credits for State-approved, New Jersey defensive driving course curriculum only. Check with course providers before registering. You may only receive a two point reduction once every 5 years and only if there are points on your driving record at the time you complete the course.
- You may also qualify for an insurance rate reduction (contact your insurance agent for more information).
See a list of State-approved classroom and online defensive driving courses below.
Approved classroom course providers
The classroom providers are listed in random order for customers to select a school which best suits their needs.
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County of Somerset |
20 Grove Street |
Lori Call |
908-231-7094 |
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AASJ Driving School |
700 Laurel Oak Road |
AASJ Driving School |
844-604-0167 |
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Garden State Safety Council |
176 Terry Road |
Tony Dellasso |
631-360-2160 |
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Driving Dynamics |
54 Birch Ave |
Paul Hubbard President |
732-219-0404 |
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National Traffic Safety Institute |
2351 Hylan Blvd, 2nd floor |
Maria Allegretti |
718-816-0533 |
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Gold Cross Safety Corp. |
508 Main Street |
Daniel P. Lanktree |
973-402-8910 |
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Defensive Drivers Discount |
80 Buisness Park Drive Suite 202 |
Wendy Mardel |
877-697-2331 |
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Drive Safer LLC |
60 Whitney Road |
Jason Friedman |
201-485-7792 |
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Cheap Defensive Driving |
535 South Broadway |
Inquire with rep. or visit |
1-800-356-9705 |
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Coaching Systems |
PO Box 760 |
Tanner Johnson |
303-248-3858 |
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New Jersey Safety Program, Inc. |
105 Idolstone Lane |
Sharon Medoro |
1-800-386-6562 |
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DTA Program for Driver Improvement Driver Training Association, Inc. |
433 Broadway - Suite 202 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 |
Bill Crounse |
1-800-243-2196 |
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Avanti Industries LLC |
11D Brookside Heights |
Walter Mann |
973-650-2375 |
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Driving School |
2561 Yardville-Hamilton Square Road |
Dan Gaskill |
609-586-4944 |
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27 Beach Rd Ste 6A |
William Buff |
732-835-2226 |
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Aware Driver Course |
304 Park Avenue South, 11th Floor |
Gary Alexander |
800-660-8908 |
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American Safety Institute, Inc. |
9009 Mahan Drive |
Brenda Ramirez |
1-800-800-7121 |
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AAA - Northeast |
418 Hamburg Turnpike |
Debbie Kramer |
866-901-8457 |
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The NJ Motorcycle Safety Program, Experienced Rider Course (BRC2 License Waiver) |
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NJ Ride Safe |
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A-1 Peck/Sears Driving School |
366 Route 46 East |
James Peck |
973-927-9817 |
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National Safety Council |
200 Salina Meadows Pkwy |
Sherry Sylvester |
877 441-9721 |
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AAA Mid-Atlantic |
700 Horizon Drive |
877-457-0711 |
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My Seatbelt |
1913 State Route 27 |
Tina Lee |
732-510-5428 |
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Defensive Driving Course, Inc. |
910 Bergen Ave. |
Alison Abdelaziz |
973-390-8768 |
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AARP |
601 E Street NW |
866-732-4213 |
Approved online course providers
Web site links are listed in random order and are provided as a service for customers to select a school which best suits their needs.
Mature Defensive Driver Courses
This course is specifically designed for New Jersey’s mature drivers 55 years and older. One out of four New Jersey residents is 55 years or older. This ratio is expected to increase in the coming years. Mobility by driving is essential for this group.
Normal physical changes are part of the aging process. Mature drivers may experience declines in vision, hearing, reaction time and flexibility. They can continue to drive safely by learning to compensate for these changes.
The list below of State-approved mature defensive driving courses are listed in random order and are provided as a service for customers to select a school which best suits their needs
| Mature driver course | Contact |
|---|---|
Driving School of America |
(888) 541-5576 or info@dsoamerica.com |
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10 Dollar Mature Driver |
(844) 812-8512 or CustomerCare@10DollarMatureDriver.com |
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55 Alive- AARP |
(888) 227-7669 or drive@aarp.org |
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Cheap Mature Driver Course |
800-356-9705 or support@newjerseyonlinetrafficschool.com |
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I Drive Safely |
(800) 448-7916 or support@idrivesafely.com |
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Safe2Drive |
(800) 763-1297 or support@safe2drive.com |
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$5 Dollar Traffic School |
800-934-6285 or support@5dollartrafficschool.com |