How can attending traffic school affect a driver's record?

Attending traffic school can significantly impact a driver's record by potentially reducing or preventing points from being added. Many jurisdictions offer traffic school as an option for individuals who have received traffic citations. Completing a traffic school program may allow a driver to have the citation dismissed or prevent points from being assessed against their driving record, which in turn can help maintain a cleaner record and keep insurance premiums from increasing.

The incentive is often that the completion of traffic school demonstrates a commitment to safe driving practices, and in many cases, the courts or the Department of Motor Vehicles may authorize this as a means of mitigating the consequences of a traffic violation. Hence, this option serves as a way for drivers to handle their violations more favorably.

Other options, like increasing insurance rates, guaranteeing dismissal of charges, or leading to automatic reinstatement of a license, are not typically associated with attending traffic school and do not reflect the standard outcomes that one can expect from such schooling.