A non-profit association preventing injury through safety education and training since 1960

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Everyone knows that traffic tickets can result in court appearances, fines, and higher insurance costs. However, you may have additional options in Mecklenburg, Wake, and select other North Carolina counties that can save you money while improving your driving. Since 1989 our Safe Driving Program has provided drivers with potential reductions on a traffic violation in exchange for completing the 4-hour National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course.

 

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Register Online for a Defensive Driving Course!

The good news is that the Mecklenburg County District Attorney and Judges recognize the Council’s 4-hour Defensive Driving Course as an alternative to traditional prosecution for eligible traffic infractions. Choosing to complete one four-hour course could be in your best interest to:

  • Avoid Insurance Points and a Premium Increase
  • Avoid Court Appearance
  • Avoid Points on your North Carolina Driver’s License

To receive these benefits, you must meet all requirements as described on the DDC-4 Hour Safe Driving Program Leaflet. The most common eligible violations for this program are:

  • SPEEDING in 40mph zone or more (up to 15mph over limit)

              Example: 70mph in 55mph zone

  • SPEEDING in 35mph zone or less (up to 20mph over limit)

              Example: 55mph in 35mph zone

  • SPEEDING in a School Zone
  • Stop Sign or Red Light Violation
  • Improper Turn
  • Unsafe Movement

Questions? Call 704.644.4201

DDC-4 Hour Safe Driving Program Leaflet  

DDC-ADD 8 Hour Safe Driving Program Leaflet

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First Aid Updates

Q: Does OSHA consider computer based training without a hands-on skill component or verification of competent skill performance acceptable for meeting basic first aid and CPR requirements of OSHA First Aid Standards?

A: Online training alone would not meet the requirements of these training standards ...
These standards require training in physical skills, such as bandaging or CPR. The only way these  skills can be learned is by physically practicing them. For a full copy of the letter please click here...

OSHA Training Institute