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October 13, 2026
How Many Points Is a Speeding Ticket in Tennessee?
It depends on how fast you were going. Tennessee assigns 1 point for 1–5 mph over the limit, 3 points for 6–15 over, 4 points for 16–25 over, 5 points for 26–35 over, 6 points for 36–45 over, and 8 points for 46 or more over. Twelve points in any 12-month period triggers a notice of proposed license suspension.
August 24, 2026
How to Get a Traffic Ticket Dismissed in Tennessee
In most Tennessee courts, you can have a traffic ticket dismissed by completing an approved driver improvement course. The court decides whether to offer it, the course is usually four hours, and you must finish before the deadline the court gives you. Completing it typically means no points on your license and nothing reported to your insurer.
October 14, 2026
How long do I have to complete traffic school in Tennessee?
Your court sets the deadline, commonly 30 to 90 days from your court date or citation. Tennessee has no statewide deadline — each court decides. The one deadline fixed in law is for points removal after a conviction: 90 days, under T.C.A. § 55-8-207. Only the court on your citation can tell you your date.
October 13, 2026
Traffic School vs. Paying the Fine in Tennessee: What Each One Actually Costs
Paying the fine is cheaper today and far more expensive over three years. A $150 ticket becomes roughly $1,400 once higher insurance premiums are counted. Traffic school costs $24–$40, takes four hours, and keeps the conviction off your record, so your insurer never sees it — about a thousand dollars cheaper.
September 13, 2026
How to Spot a Fake Online Traffic School in Tennessee
Check three things before you pay. Find the provider on the Tennessee Department of Safety's approved list, reached by typing tn.gov directly rather than clicking an ad. Call the clerk on your citation and confirm that court accepts them. And confirm the price includes your certificate.
August 28, 2026
Do I Have to Go to Court for a Speeding Ticket in Tennessee?
It depends on the court that issued your ticket. Tennessee has no single statewide rule — each court sets its own process. Many let you resolve a routine speeding ticket without appearing, often by completing a driver improvement course through the clerk's office. Others require you to appear. The court listed on your citation is the only place that can tell you for certain.
August 25, 2026
Will a Speeding Ticket Raise My Insurance in Tennessee?
Yes. According to Insurance.com's Tennessee rate analysis, one speeding ticket raises the average Tennessee premium from $1,677 to $2,310 a year — an increase of about $633, or roughly 38%. The increase typically lasts two to three years. The main way to avoid it is to have the ticket dismissed, so there's no conviction for an insurer to see.
March 5, 2024
Tennessee State-Wide Traffic School Information
Get comprehensive information about traffic school requirements across all Tennessee counties.
March 15, 2024
Understanding Tennessee Traffic School Requirements
Learn about the requirements for traffic school in Tennessee, including eligibility criteria, completion deadlines, and how to submit your certificate to the court.
March 10, 2024
Davidson County Court Submission Guidelines
Complete guide to submitting your traffic school certificate in Davidson County.