Updated October 2, 2026.
Traffic school does not automatically lower a Louisiana ticket fine. Its value may instead concern the final charge or driving record. Our attorneys assess the available resolution and total costs before recommending that a client spend time or money on a course.
Let us handle your Louisiana traffic ticket. Send us your ticket for review. Our attorneys assess the charge, explain the available options, and handle the court work covered by your representation. We work to protect your driving record and save you time.
Will a course reduce the amount I pay?
Do not assume that a course replaces the ticket’s fine or court costs. Code of Criminal Procedure Article 892.1(I) states that the person pays applicable fines and costs in addition to the driving course’s cost. It also permits a court administration fee of no more than $10 under that article. That $10 limit is not a cap on the total bill or the course provider’s price.
Other local programs can have their own conditions. Request a complete explanation of the amount due and the proposed case outcome. Compare the legal effect as well as the price before choosing between payment, a course-based procedure, or contesting the citation.
When can a course lead to dismissal?
Article 892.1 contains distinct procedures. Under Paragraphs B and C, the court may suspend the sentence for a qualifying first-time traffic misdemeanor and may set aside the conviction and dismiss the prosecution after completion of the program. Those provisions describe court discretion, not a promise available to every driver.
Paragraph E provides a separate procedure with specific requirements, including a timely request and a qualifying driving history. It excludes speeding 25 mph or more over the posted limit. If the person satisfies Paragraph E and the court accepts the completion certificate, Paragraph H requires the conviction to be set aside and one charge dismissed.
Our team reviews the applicable procedure and course approval. A provider’s certificate alone does not establish the final court outcome.
Does traffic school protect my insurance rate?
Article 892.1(H)(3) prohibits a premium increase or policy cancellation merely because of an offense dismissed under that article or because the insured completed a course under it. That protection is tied to the statutory disposition. It does not mean that every voluntary class prevents an insurance increase, or that unrelated rating factors cannot change your premium.
We explain the court’s disposition and the documentation that may matter for your insurer. A fixed percentage estimate or a promise that a first ticket never matters is not a reliable prediction.
Will a course remove license points or fix a suspension?
Louisiana does not use numerical license points. The relevant issues are the conviction, driving record, and any separate license action. Send us any suspension notice so we can assess the relationship between the ticket and the licensing issue.
Our work continues through the court disposition
Where a course is part of the resolution, our team explains the required completion documents and court deadlines and follows through on the legal disposition. Enrolling in a course does not itself extend a court date.
Let us handle your ticket
Send us your ticket or call (225) 327-1722 to get started. Include the court date and any notices you have received. Our team will explain the next step and the fee for handling your matter. You can also contact us here.