San Diego County Traffic School - Fast, Easy, Online

Did you get a traffic ticket in San Diego? Are you looking for approved traffic schools? Best Online Traffic School is a DMV-approved traffic school that can help you mask that point from your driver’s license, preventing your insurance from going up. Take traffic school online and complete it in one sitting – most students complete the course in less than 3 hours and our pass rate is 99.9%.

  • FREE Same Day Submission To Court & DMV

  • Free Electronic Certificate & Emailed Instantly

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    Very Easy - 99.9% Pass On Their First Try

  • Start The Course Without Paying A Cent

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  • Free Audio In English, Spanish, Chinese

    Free English, Chinese & Spanish Audio Read Along

  • 100% compatibility on all devices

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Why choose Best Online Traffic School?

At Best Online Traffic School, we provide:

  • Easy Santa Barbara traffic school – 99.9% pass on their first try.
  • FREE same-day submission of your certificate to the court and DMV.
  • Start the course for free – don’t pay until you pass (no credit card required).
  • Free English, Chinese, & Spanish audio read along.
  • 100% compatibility – take our course on any device.

What does the course look like?

Our course includes:

  • 12 easy-to-follow modules
  • 4-question quizzes at the end of each module
  • 25-question final exam
  • Unlimited retakes
  • 24/7 live chat if you need help

How much does San Diego traffic school cost?

At Best Online Traffic School we charge a flat fee of $27.99, but you don’t pay a thing until you pass your course.

How long is traffic school in San Diego County?

Traffic school courses in California cover eight hours of material by law. But if you take the course online, you can get it all done in a few hours. Most of our students complete the course in less than 3 hours.

How does San Diego Traffic School work?

If you’ve received a ticket in San Diego, you will:

  • Receive a notice from the court with information about your bail amount, payment due date,and traffic school eligibility.
  • Plead guilty to your ticket, pay your court fine, and pay the administrative fee to the court for traffic school.
  • Sign up for traffic school at Best Online Traffic School – no upfront fees, pay only when you pass.

Read more in How Does Traffic School Work?

How can I get a traffic school extension in San Diego County?

In San Diego County, you can request a one-time 30-day extension to complete traffic school for eligible citations. This extension must be requested before your original traffic school due date—late requests are typically not granted.

You can request an extension through the following methods:

Online:

  • Visit the San Diego Superior Court Traffic Portal
  • Look up your citation or case
  • Select the option to request a traffic school extension (if available under your case).

By phone:

  • Call the San Diego Superior Court Traffic Division: (858) 634‑1800 (Central Division)
  • Phones are answered Mon–Thu, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
  • Request a traffic school extension with your citation or case number ready

In person:

  • Visit a traffic court location during business hours. The Central Division location is:

San Diego Superior Court – Traffic
8950 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92123
Hours: Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, Fri 8:30 AM–12:00 PM

  • Ask the clerk at the window for a traffic school extension. You may also drop a written request into the Express Drop Box at the entrance.

Can you take traffic school online in San Diego?

Yes, online traffic school is available in San Diego County. Simply choose an DMV-approved online traffic school like Best Online Traffic School. Taking the course online is faster and more convenient. 99% of our students pass the course and complete it in less than 3 hours.

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San Diego Traffic School - We're Here to Help

Want to know more about the San Diego Traffic School process? Below are more resources and Q&As to help make your traffic school experience as smooth as possible. Best Online Traffic School is here to help. If you have any questions whatsoever, don’t hesitate to reach out! We want to make your experience as quick and painless as possible.

San Diego County Traffic School Service Areas

  • Carlsbad

  • Chula Vista

  • Coronado

  • Del Mar

  • El Cajon

  • Encinitas

  • Escondido

  • Imperial Beach

  • La Mesa

  • Lemon Grove

  • National City

  • Oceanside

  • Poway

  • San Diego

  • San Marcos

  • Santee

  • Solana Beach

Get more info on how to find the best traffic school in San Diego county.

San Diego County Traffic Courts

San Diego County has four main offices which handle traffic violations:

  • Central Division

    8950 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
    San Diego, CA 92123
    (858) 643-1800

  • South County Regional Center

    500 3rd Avenue
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
    (619) 746-6200

  • North County Regional Center

    325 South Melrose Dr.
    Vista, CA 92081
    (760) 201-8500

  • East County Regional Center

    250 East Main Street
    El Cajon, CA 92020
    (619) 456-4100

Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Monday – Friday)

Phone Hours: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Monday – Friday)

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More San Diego Traffic School FAQs

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  1. How do I know if I’m eligible for traffic school?

    You may qualify if you:

    • Have a valid non-commercial driver’s license
    • Received a ticket for an infraction (not a misdemeanor)
    • Weren’t under the influence of alcohol or drugs
    • Haven’t attended traffic school in the last 18 months
    • Plead guilty to the violation

    Learn more about traffic school eligibility in California.

  2. How to request traffic school in San Diego County?

    In San Diego County, if you’re eligible, you can request traffic school for eligible citations through the following methods:

    Online:

    • Visit the San Diego Superior Court Traffic Portal.
    • Select “Request Traffic School” when viewing your citation.
    • Pay the total bail amount + a $52 traffic school administrative fee, and receive a 90‑day continuance to complete the course.

    By Mail:

    • Mail payment for the bail amount + $52 fee, along with your citation number and a note requesting traffic school.
    • Send it to the address on your ticket or courtesy notice.
    • Allow 3–6 weeks for processing; upon approval, you’ll receive a 90‑day extension.

    In Person:

    • Visit a San Diego traffic court location during business hours and request traffic school at the clerk’s window. Express Drop Boxes are also available at some courthouses.
    • Pay the bail + $52 fee, and you’ll be granted a 90‑day continuance.
  3. How long do I have to take traffic school after a ticket?

    In San Diego County, once your traffic school request is processed and paid, you’re granted a once-only 90-day deadline to complete the course.

  4. Does traffic school remove points?

    ​In California, traffic school allows you to prevent a point from being added to your record for an eligible traffic violation. When you complete traffic school, the conviction is reported as a confidential conviction on your driving record, meaning the point is masked and not visible to insurance companies or employers. This prevents the point from affecting your insurance rates.

  5. How often can you do traffic school in California?

    You are eligible to attend traffic school once every 18 months to mask a qualifying traffic violation from your public driving record. This 18-month period is calculated from the date of the first violation to the date of the second violation, not from the date you completed traffic school.

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Our Don’t Pay Until You Pass Guarantee means you don’t pay a single penny until you’ve actually passed your exam.

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Get Help When You Need It

We know you want to get your traffic ticket handled as quickly as possible. Our Live Chat Support is available 24/7 to help you every step of the way.

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Complete Compatibility

Access your course anytime, anywhere from your phone, desktop or tablet. Our Due Date Reminders will keep you from missing your deadlines.

Ready To Breeze Through Traffic School?

Best Online Traffic School is the fastest and easiest option for fulfilling your San Diego Traffic School obligation. We’re also one of the only English, Chinese & Spanish licensed traffic schools in the state. Simply take a few seconds to sign up and get ready to make your traffic ticket a thing of the past.

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