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.

How to request traffic school in San Bernardino county?

If you’re eligible, you can request traffic school in San Bernardino using the following methods:

Online:

• Visit the San Bernardino Superior Court Traffic Ticket/Payment Portal.
• Enter your case or citation number.
• If eligible, select “Request Traffic School,” and pay the full bail amount plus the non-refundable $60 court fee.
• Submit your request online. Once processed, your completion deadline (typically 90 days) will be displayed or mailed to you.

By Mail:

• Include a signed letter with your full name, citation number, and a statement requesting traffic school to:

Traffic Clerk’s Office
Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo
1050 Mission Road
South San Francisco, CA 94080

• Enclose a check or money order for the bail amount + $60 court fee, payable to “San Bernardino Superior Court”.

In Person:

• Visit your local Traffic Clerk’s Office (e.g., San Bernardino, Fontana, Victorville) during business hours.
• Bring your citation/case number.
• Pay the bail + $60 fee by cash, card, or check.
• Request to enroll in traffic school.
• The clerk will provide your completion due date (usually within 90 days).

By Phone:

• Call the Traffic Clerk at (909) 481‑4228 (or (760) 241‑9529 for some districts).
• Confirm your eligibility.
• Provide citation info and request traffic school.
• Pay the bail + $60 fee via credit/debit card.
• Ask for confirmation of your course completion deadline.

Can I do traffic school online in San Bernardino County?

Yes. You can take traffic school online at any DMV-licensed traffic school. We are licensed by the DMV and make traffic school fast and easy – you can complete it all in one sitting!

How long do I have to take traffic school after a ticket?

The court automatically grants a 90-day period (approximately three months) from when your payment is processed—whether online, by phone, mail, or in person—to complete the traffic school course and submit your certificate. If you need more time, you can request a one-time 60-day extension, or two separate 30-day extensions.

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.

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.