The Virginia Driver Improvement Course cannot be used to earn both safe driving points and an insurance discount from the same completion; you must choose one benefit when you register.
Virginia law sets clear rules for how you can use the Virginia Driver Improvement Course. Before you enroll, you need to decide if you want safe driving points or an insurance discount. Understanding these options helps you get the most from your course completion.
Why You Cannot Get Both Benefits
Virginia Code § 46.2-498 states that you may use a Virginia Driver Improvement Course for either safe driving points or an insurance discount, but not both from the same course completion. This rule applies to all providers, including Driving Logic, and is enforced by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV). For more details, visit the Virginia DMV’s driver improvement clinics and schools page.
How to Decide Which Option Is Right for You
If you want to improve your driving record and have demerit points, select the Voluntary option to earn 5 safe driving points. If your record is clean and your main goal is to lower your insurance premium, select the Insurance option and confirm eligibility with your insurance company before enrolling. If you are unsure, check your current point balance at dmvNow.com and contact your insurance agent before making a decision.
Other Important Exclusions
If a court orders you to take the Virginia Driver Improvement Course, you cannot use that completion for an insurance discount. Court-ordered completions are not eligible for insurance benefits. Only voluntary completions are eligible for either safe driving points or an insurance discount, and you must choose one.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Safe driving points and insurance discount from same course | Not allowed — choose one |
| Court-ordered completion and insurance discount | Not eligible |
| Court-ordered completion and safe driving points | Court decides |
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I choose the wrong purpose when registering for the Virginia Driver Improvement Course?
Contact Driving Logic support before you finish the course. Once your certificate is issued, you cannot change the reason for your course completion.
Can I take the Virginia Driver Improvement Course twice for both benefits?
You may take the course again for a different voluntary purpose after 24 months. You cannot take the course twice within the same 24-month period to get both benefits.
Can I get an insurance discount and remove demerit points with the Virginia Driver Improvement Course?
You must choose which benefit is more important for your current situation. If reducing demerit points is urgent, select Voluntary. You can take the course again for insurance after 24 months.