Johnston Community College - Defensive Driving Course, DD4

If you have been charged with one of the traffic violations listed below, the Defensive Driving Program may minimize or prevent the assessment of insurance points or premium surcharges on your insurance policy and/or points on your driver's license.

You must complete the National Safety Council's 4-hour defensive driving course through Johnston Community College. This program is offered by the Johnston County District Attorney's Office, Johnston Community College, and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina.

You may be eligible for this program if your traffic citation is for:

Crossing median - 20-146
Driving left of center - 20-146
Failing to reduce speed - 20-141
Driving the wrong way on a dual lane - 20-165.1
Failing to signal when turning - 20-142 & 20-158.1
Failing to wear seat belt - 20-135.2A
Failing to yield - 20-155 & 20-258.1
Failing to yield pedestrian right of way - 20-173
Following too closely - 20-152
Impeding traffic - 20-141

Improper passing - 20-150
Improper turn - 20-153
Improper use of traffic lane - 20-146.2
Move Over Law - 20-157(f)
No operators license - 20-7(a)
Red light violation - 20-158
Speeding up to 20 mph over limit - 20-141
Speeding too fast for conditions - 20-141(a)
Stop sign violation - 20-158
Unsafe movement - 20-154

You are not eligible for this program if...

you have paid off the ticket or citation before class
you are charged with speeding in a work zone or in a school zone
you have taken the course in the last three years

Defensive Driving Course: 4-Hour