You can take the Virginia Driver Improvement Course for four reasons: court-ordered, DMV-required, voluntary safe driving points, or to qualify for an insurance discount. Your chosen reason determines your benefits and next steps.
The Virginia Driver Improvement Course is used by drivers across Virginia to meet specific legal, DMV, or insurance needs. When you register, you must select your reason, as it affects what you receive after completion. Understanding each option helps you choose correctly and avoid issues with your certificate or reporting.
The Four Reasons to Take the Virginia Driver Improvement Course
You must select one of four reasons when enrolling in the Virginia Driver Improvement Course:
- Court-Ordered: A Virginia court or judge requires you to complete the course. You must finish by the court’s deadline and submit your certificate to the court. The court decides if you receive safe driving points. Insurance discounts are not available for court-ordered completions. Always confirm with your court if it accepts online courses.
- DMV-Required: The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV) sends you a written notice to complete the course. You have 90 days from the order date. Driving Logic reports your completion to the DMV within 24 business hours. You receive 5 safe driving points, but insurance discounts are not available for DMV-required completions. If you miss the deadline, your driving privilege will be suspended until you finish the course.
- Voluntary — Safe Driving Points: You choose to take the course to earn 5 safe driving points. You can do this once every 24 months. No court order or DMV notice is needed. Driving Logic reports your completion to the DMV. Insurance discounts are not available for this reason.
- Insurance Discount: You take the course to qualify for an auto insurance discount. Your insurance company must offer this benefit, so confirm eligibility before enrolling. Driving Logic reports your completion to the DMV, but you must submit your certificate directly to your insurer. You will not receive safe driving points for this reason. Discount details vary by insurer.
Important Rules and Mutual Exclusions
Two pairs of reasons cannot be combined:
- You cannot earn safe driving points and an insurance discount from the same course completion.
- You cannot satisfy a court order and receive an insurance discount from the same completion.
If you select the wrong reason when registering, your benefits may not apply. Always choose carefully before enrolling.
Reporting and Regulator Information
For DMV-required, voluntary, and insurance discount reasons, Driving Logic reports your course completion to the Virginia DMV automatically. For court-ordered completions, you must submit your certificate to the court yourself. For more details on course requirements and reporting, visit the Virginia DMV’s driver improvement clinics page: the Virginia DMV.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Court-ordered | Court decides on safe driving points; you submit your certificate to the court. |
| DMV-required | You receive 5 safe driving points; Driving Logic reports to the DMV; no action needed. |
| Voluntary | You receive 5 safe driving points; Driving Logic reports to the DMV; no action needed. |
| Insurance | No safe driving points; Driving Logic reports to the DMV; you submit your certificate to your insurance company. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I choose the wrong reason when signing up for the Virginia Driver Improvement Course?
Contact Driving Logic in the chat as soon as possible before you complete the course. Once your certificate is issued, changes cannot be made.
Can I take the Virginia Driver Improvement Course more than once?
You may take the course once every 24 months for voluntary safe driving points. For court or DMV requirements, you may take it as many times as needed to meet those requirements.
Do I need to select a reason when registering for the Virginia Driver Improvement Course?
Yes, you must select your reason during registration. This determines how your completion is reported and how your certificate is issued.
Can I earn safe driving points and an insurance discount from one Virginia Driver Improvement Course completion?
No, you cannot receive both benefits from the same course completion. You must choose one benefit per enrollment.
How can I find out if my insurance company gives a discount for the Virginia Driver Improvement Course?
Contact your insurance agent before enrolling to confirm if your insurer offers a discount for completing the Virginia Driver Improvement Course.
What happens if I do not finish a DMV-required course in time?
If you do not complete the course within 90 days of the DMV order date, the DMV will suspend your driving privilege until you finish the course.
Who sends my Virginia Driver Improvement Course completion to the DMV?
For DMV-required, voluntary, and insurance discount reasons, Driving Logic reports your completion to the Virginia DMV automatically. For court-ordered completions, you must submit your certificate to the court.