In Person 4 Hour, 8 Hour, and Alive at 25 classes are held at 5171 Glenwood Avenue, Interlock Building, Suite 105, Raleigh, NC 27612. For class dates click on the down arrows under “Select Package” for Course Type and Course Availability.
Questions? Call (919) 719-9800 in Raleigh
Alive at 25 – 4 Hour Course – $75 (Age Limitations for this course)
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- Wake County Citation has an age limit of 21 or under to take this course.
- Cleveland County Citation has an age limit of 19 or under to take this course.
- Other NC County Citations have an age limit of 25 or under to take this course.
- Anyone over 25 years of age are not eligible for the Alive at 25.
The Good news is that most judicial districts recognize the National Safety Council’s 4-hour Defensive Driving Course – Alive at 25 as an alternative to the traditional prosecution of speeding tickets and other traffic citations for young drivers under the age of 25. Choosing to complete one 4-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 Safe Driving Program Flyer. 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
4-Hour Defensive Driving Course – $75
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE 8-HOUR ADD CLASS IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED THIS 4-HOUR CLASS IN THE PAST 3 YEARS!
This course offers an opportunity for drivers to receive a PJC eligible for traffic infractions like speeding and red-light violations. Students learn essential defensive driving techniques that can reduce collision-related costs, injuries, and fatalities. The four sessions include:
- Rules, Regulations, and Responsibilities
- Driving Conditions
- Unsafe Driving Behaviors
- Aggressive Driving
ADD 8-Hour Defensive Driving Course – $100
Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving
This is a highly participatory class that assesses the individual’s driving behavior, and then involves the students in developing an action plan to improve driving behavior and personal responsibility. A driver’s behavior is a reflection of their attitude. Students are directed into understanding how their driving results from choices they make and that the responsibility of safe driving is their own. Appropriate violations for this course include:
- Excessive Speeds
- Passing a Stopped School Bus
- Careless and Reckless Driving
- Driving While License Revoked