Defensive Driving

Defensive Driving: Insurance/Point Reduction

Empire Safety Council's Accident Prevention Workshop is approved by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. This six-hour classroom course addresses accident prevention skills and provides updates of new driving laws. Upon completion, you will be eligible for a three-year 10% discount on your liability, collision and personal injury protection portions of your automobile insurance for the vehicles where you are rated as the primary driver. Four points can also be reduced from your driving record if you have received the violation(s) within the prior 18-month period of completing this course. Bring drivers license. The day the course is completed, you will be given a Receipt of Acknowledgment of Course Attendance. You will receive the official Course Completion Certificate in the mail within 4 to 8 weeks. No nonresident surcharge.