Defensive Driving Programs

If you have been charged with a traffic violation, you may be eligible to take one of the Defensive Driving programs offered at Johnston Community College.

Four* defensive driving courses are offered:

• 4-Hour (Green School)
• Alive at 25 (Yellow School)
• Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving 8-Hour (Red School)
• StreetSafe

* A non-citation Alive at 25 class is available for students 16-24 years of age. For information, click here.

These courses are offered by the Johnston County District Attorney's Office, Johnston Community College, and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina.

4-hour (Green School)

If you have been charged with one of the traffic violations listed below, the 4-hour (Green School) 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.

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

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Alive at 25 (Yellow School)

If you have been charged with one of the traffic violations listed below, the Alive at 25 (Yellow School) Defensive Driving Program may prevent the assessment of insurance points or premium surcharges on your insurance policy and/or points on your driver's license.

You may be eligible for this program if you are 16 - 24 years old and if your traffic citation is for:

City code violations - 00-000 Crossing median - 20-146 Driving left of center - 20-146 Driving the wrong way on a dual lane - 20-165.1 Exceeding posted speed limits - 20-141 Failing to reduce speed - 20-141 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

Improper passing - 20-150 Improper turn - 20-153 Improper use of traffic lane - 20-146.2 Red light violation - 20-158 Speed - less than posted minimum - 20-141 Speed zone 35 mph or less (up to 20 mph over limit) - 20-141 Speed zone 40 mph or more (up to 15 mph over limit) - 20-141 Speeding faster than reasonable - 20-141 Speeding too fast for conditions - 20-141 Stop sign violation - 20-158 Unsafe movement - 20-154

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Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving 8-hour (Red School)

DDC-ADD is an 8-hour course that addresses the attitudes and behaviors of the negligent driver.  Interactive exercises, lectures, visuals, and thought provoking discussions are used to teach responsibility on the road.

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

• Careless and reckless - 20-141.6
• Passing a stopped school bus - 20-217
• Speeding in a school zone - 20-141.1
• Speeding in a work zone - 20-141 (j2)
• Speeds in excess of 90 mph
• Speeding more than 20 mph over posted speed limit

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StreetSafe

If you have been charged with one of the following violations listed below, you may qualify for the StreetSafe Program. StreetSafe is made available to you by the Johnston County District Attorney’s Office, Johnston Community College, and the S Solutions Incorporated (SSI).

StreetSafe is a 4½ hour course that is taught by law enforcement and fire personnel. Under their supervision, students will witness and experience: Speed Control, Tailgating, Distractions, Alcohol Education, and Seatbelt Convincer. There will also be discussions for both young drivers and their parents with Court Officials.

The StreetSafe class must be completed within the time ordered by the court.

Aggressive Driving – 20-152 Careless and Reckless 20-141.6 City code violations – 00-000 Crossing Median – 20-146 Driving left of center – 20-146 Driving the wrong way on a dual lane 20-165.1 Exceeding posted speed limits – 20-141 Failing to reduce speed – 20-141 Failing to signal when turning – 20-142 & 20-158.1 Failing to wear seat belt – 20-135.2A Failing to yield- 20-155 & 20-158.1 Failing to yield pedestrian right of way – 20-173 Following too closely – 20-152 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 – GS20-7(A) Passing a Stopped School Bus 20-217 Red light violation – 20-158 Speeding in a School Zone 20-141.1 Speeding in a Work Zone 20-141 (j2) Speeds in excess of 90 mph Speeding more than 20 mph over posted speed limit Speeding faster than reasonable – 20-141 Speed—less than posted minimum-20-141 Speeding too fast for conditions – 20-141 Stop sign violation – 20-158 Unsafe movement – 20-154

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