Continuing Education

Got a traffic ticket, but don’t want your insurance rates to go up? 

Don’t let that ticket ruin your driving record.  The District Attorney, Clerk of Court, and Judges want us to be safer drivers.

If you have been charged with a minor traffic violation in the 29th Judicial District (McDowell and Rutherford) or other counties in North Carolina honoring the National Safety and Health Council's Defensive Driving Program, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney.

Isothermal Community College offers the Defensive Driving Program through the National Safety Council of NC which trains motorists in the principles of safe driving.

Who Can Enroll in Safe Driving Class?
If You Have A Ticket For One Of The Following:

Speeding **  Driving left of center   Failing to burn headlamps   Motorcycle violations   Driving without both headlights      Red light violation   Crossing median   Following too close   Too fast for conditions   Exceeding a safe speed   Stop sign violation   Unsafe movement   Wrong way on dual lane   Wrong way on one-way road   City code violations   Leaving vehicle unattended   Exceeding posted limit   Failing to yield right-of-way   Failing to stop for RR warning   Failure to dim headlights   Failure to give turn signal        Improper passing   Speed less than minimum   Improper use of traffic lane   Overloading violations   Failing to reduce speed
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Speed Zones 35 mph or less (up to 20 mph over limit)
Speed Zones 40 mph or more (up to 15 mph over limit)

Class Schedule (4-hour):
*Wednesday 5-9pm
Deadline for Registration is Monday at 12:00 pm
*Saturday 8am-Noon
Deadline for Registration is Wednesday at 12:00 pm

**No Late Arrivals Will Be Admitted**

You Must Bring:

• Your traffic citation

• Your driver's license

• Your social security number

• Cash, credit card, or money order made payable to Isothermal Community College.
  Costs:  $50 for 4-hour; $75 for 8-hour

After Completing the Course:  You will enter into a written Plea Agreement and plead guilty to driving with improper equipment.  The Plea Agreement will be signed at the time of registration.  Pay court cost of $121 and $40 fine to the Clerk of Court after completing the class.

For more information, call 828/286-3636 ext. 256 or email.

How To Register for a Safe Driving Class:

1) You may Register Online and Pay by Credit Card
OR
2) Come to our office to pay by Cash, Check, or Credit Card

Our Location:
Isothermal Community College Continuing Education
Spindale Campus
Ground Floor, Foundation Performing Arts Center
Highway 74A, Spindale, NC  28160
828-286-3636, ext. 256

Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday  8am-9pm
Friday  8am-4:30pm

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These classes are offered through the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina

http://www.safetync.org