Tennessee: Full Rule Record
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on Tennessee’s official .gov page or with the court handling your citation before you act. This rule is compiled at medium confidence and should be confirmed before you rely on it. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Tennessee has no statewide program for this matter. Individual approved providers and courts set their own requirements regarding cost and course hours rather than a single state standard. The state's official government website serves as the authoritative source for current requirements and provider information.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| Mechanism | No state program |
| What that means | no dismissal/point-reduction program (insurance discount may exist) |
| Eligibility / notes | No statewide dismiss/defer program; defensive driving offered in lieu of/for reduced suspension at a hearing. |
| Frequency | n/a |
| Points effect | none statewide |
| Governing statute | Not yet pinned — see source |
| Confidence | Medium |
Primary source: https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services.html. Verified June 2026. How we compile this.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Traffic-school eligibility, point-reduction rules, and court procedures vary by state, by court, and by offense, and change over time. Nothing here is a specific statute citation or a determination about your case. Before you act, confirm the current rule with the traffic court handling your citation or your state DMV, and refer to your state’s official statutes for the governing law. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.