4-hour (Green School)
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:
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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
Course Content
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Why Take This Course?
Insurance points will cost you money. The Defensive Driving Course may minimize or prevent the assessment of insurance points or premium surcharges on your insurance policy and/or points on your driver's license.
| Points | % Rate | Cost if Basic Rate is $300 | Points | % Rate | Cost if Basic Rate is $300 |
| 1 | 25% | $375 | 7 | 180% | $840 |
| 2 | 45% | $435 | 8 | 220% | $960 |
| 3 | 65% | $495 | 9 | 260% | $1,080 |
| 4 | 90% | $570 | 10 | 300% | $1,200 |
| 5 | 120% | $660 | 11 | 350% | $1,350 |
| 6 | 150% | $750 | 12 | 400% | $1500 |
Certification
Johnston Community College is the certified National Safety Council Public Sub-Agency serving Johnston County for the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina.
Upcoming Course Dates
| Course Number | Course Date | In Spanish? |
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| 4 | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 | No |
| 20 | Saturday, August 28, 2010 | No |
| 21 | Saturday, September 11, 2010 | No |
| 22 | Saturday, September 25, 2010 | No |
| 23 | Saturday, October 02, 2010 | No |
| 24 | Saturday, October 16, 2010 | No |
| 5 | Thursday, October 21, 2010 | No |
| 25 | Saturday, October 30, 2010 | No |
| 26 | Saturday, November 06, 2010 | No |
| 27 | Saturday, November 20, 2010 | No |
| 6 | Tuesday, December 07, 2010 | No |
| 28 | Saturday, December 11, 2010 | No |
Ready to Register?
The Defensive Driving Registration Information page has important information regarding registration and links to the appropriate defensive driving course registration forms.
| For more information, contact: | |
| Community Development & Lifelong Learning Division 919-209-2168 | |
| Jan Renfrow Defensive Driving Coordinator 919-209-2213 | |
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