Wisconsin Defensive Driving Course (Traffic School)
In Wisconsin, we offer two state-approved traffic school courses through our partnership with I Drive Safely: the Failure to Yield/Right of Way Traffic School and the Court Referred Traffic School. These courses can help you avoid points from a qualifying traffic citation, meet a court or state requirement, earn an eligible auto-insurance discount where permitted, and strengthen your safe-driving skills — all at your own pace from home.
Who Is This Course For?
Wisconsin drivers who need a state-approved traffic school course — a Failure to Yield/Right of Way Traffic School (for drivers cited for failure to yield right of way) or a Court Referred Traffic School (ordered by a traffic court). The courses may also reduce points and earn an insurance discount where permitted.
Course Overview
Wisconsin offers a traffic safety / defensive driving course for a point reduction and an insurance discount. Through I Drive Safely, we offer two state-approved courses: the Failure to Yield/Right of Way Traffic School and the Court Referred Traffic School. The Failure to Yield/Right of Way course is for drivers cited for failure to yield right of way; the Court Referred course is ordered by a Wisconsin traffic court. The courses are completed online at your own pace on any device.
These courses may reduce points on your Wisconsin driving record and may be ordered to reinstate driving privileges after certain violations. Court acceptance for a specific citation follows your court's instructions; confirm with your court before enrolling. Completing a course reduces the impact of points on your record; it does not erase the underlying violations, and the violations remain on your record. An insurance discount is not guaranteed.
Course at a Glance
Duration
Self-paced
Format
100% Online & Self-Paced
Audience
All ages
Requirement
WI Traffic Safety (2 courses)
Provider
I Drive Safely
Reporting
Point reduction eligible
What You'll Complete
- Failure to Yield / Right of Way Traffic School
- Court Referred Traffic School
- Avoid Points on Your License
- Court or State Requirement Eligible
- Insurance Discount (Where Permitted)
How It Works
- 1Register online for the appropriate Wisconsin traffic school course.
- 2Complete the course online at your own pace on any device.
- 3Follow your court's instructions for submitting your completion, if court-ordered.
- 4Share your completion with your insurer for an insurance discount where permitted.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- Wisconsin offers two state-approved courses: the Failure to Yield/Right of Way Traffic School (for failure-to-yield right-of-way citations) and the Court Referred Traffic School (court-ordered).
- Court acceptance for a specific citation is not guaranteed — confirm with your court before enrolling and follow your court's instructions for submitting your completion.
- An insurance discount is not guaranteed; where permitted, check with your insurer to confirm discount eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wisconsin defensive driving course?
Wisconsin offers two state-approved traffic school courses through I Drive Safely: the Failure to Yield/Right of Way Traffic School and the Court Referred Traffic School. They may reduce points on your driving record and earn an insurance discount where permitted.
What is the difference between the two Wisconsin courses?
The Failure to Yield/Right of Way Traffic School is for drivers cited for failure to yield right of way. The Court Referred Traffic School is ordered by a Wisconsin traffic court. They are distinct courses for different situations.
Does the course remove points from my record?
The courses may reduce points on your Wisconsin driving record and may be ordered to reinstate driving privileges after certain violations. They reduce the impact of points; they do not erase the underlying violations, and the violations remain on your record.
Is there an insurance discount?
An insurance discount is not guaranteed. Where permitted, check with your insurer to confirm discount eligibility.
Related Wisconsin Resources
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the Wisconsin Defensive Driving Course (Failure to Yield/Right of Way and Court Referred Traffic Schools) online with I Drive Safely. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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Provider Disclosure
DOT Driving School provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by I Drive Safely, a third-party provider. DOT Driving School is not the course operator and does not administer this course.
Disclaimer
Courses identified as “State Approved” are licensed, approved, or accepted by the applicable state agency, as specifically stated on the individual course listing. Not all courses offered through this website are state approved or state required.
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