It does not affect points for earlier infraction, and cannot be used as "credit" against future violations or points.

If your license has already been revoked or suspended, or if a violation hearing has already been scheduled, then the point reduction program cannot affect that action. Point reduction is not capable of preventing or canceling mandatory annulments or suspensions for violations such as DWI, DWAI, or three speeding transgressions within 18 months. Points can be reduced only once in an 18-months period. If there are no points on your record when you take the course, you must wait for another 18 months to take the course and to gain benefit from the program.

The DMV point system and insurance company "point" systems are separate and not related. Point reduction on your driving record does not affect points assigned by your insurance company for violations and accidents.

Who is Eligible?
All drivers, regardless of violation and accident record are eligible and should attend the point reduction program. Other criterions that can be fulfilled by a point reduction program are the young drivers who wish to take the driver's education course, assigned risk drivers, commercial vehicle operators, etc. It is basically meant for drivers of all age and of any type of vehicle.

Once you complete an approved Point and Insurance Reduction program your driving knowledge along with safe driving tips and traffic laws will be refreshed and improved. You will be able to remove or 'Mask' 4 points form your driving record. Also if you are the owner or the principal driver of a motor vehicle, you will receive a minimum 10% reduction in the base rate of insurance premiums for three years.

For State specific Details on point Reduction, please select the State from the given list.