Policy for Traffic School

In signing this conditional plea of guilty I acknowledge that, without force, or threats, or promises by any person, and without prior discussion between myself and the judge I do hereby voluntarily plead guilty to the offense with which I am charged in this case.  I understand that my compliance with the terms for credit for traffic school will result in the violation being kept off of my driving record and that my failure to comply with the terms for credit for traffic school will result in my being found guilty of said charge, and I will be required to pay the fine, litigation tax, and court costs.

Please be aware of the following rules:

  1. Class starts on time. No one will be admitted after class has begun. The instructor sets his watch by the radio station WSM AM 650. The instructor can not waive this rule.
  2. Tuition must be paid when you register for the class by the date designated by the judge; if time to pay is given you must pay at the Court Clerk’s Office-at 400 Enon Springs East Smyrna, Tennessee 37167 Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm. Payment will not be accepted at class!
  3. If Traffic School tuition is not paid by the date specified by the judge, credit for attending the class will not be given. The receiver of the citation will be considered as having pled guilty and the ticket will be sent to the Tennessee Department of Safety.
  4. You are eligible to attend a two hour traffic school once within a 24 month period. You must inform the court clerk if you have been to traffic school within the last 24 months or have/had any other moving traffic violations. Those failing to inform the clerk will not receive credit for the class and will be considered as having pled guilty. DRIVER’S HISTORY IS CHECKED. By signing the sign in sheet with the clerk’s office the receiver of the citation affirmatively states that he/she has not had any other moving violations within the past 24 months. The judge in court gives the only exception to this rule.
  5. You must appear on your scheduled traffic school date.
  6. You must complete any required community service—if assigned.
  7. No children under the age of 14 may attend as visitors.
  8. Procedure for rescheduling Traffic School – If you fail to attend Traffic School you are allowed to reschedule your class one time by providing the proper documentation to the court clerk’s office. For more information contact the clerk’s office at (615) 355-5732.

I agree to the above terms and acknowledge that failure to meet any of these terms may result in my not receiving credit even if I attend the traffic school class. I, the receiver of a citation, understand and accept these conditions:

MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What is Traffic School?

          Answer: Traffic School is a two hour class that may be taken once every twenty-four months for any moving violation. By attending this class, you are conditionally pleading guilty; however attending the class will keep the citation off of your driving record.

In order to receive credit for Traffic School you must: follow the Policy For Traffic School as stated above.

·        How do I sign up for Traffic School?

          Answer: You may sign up for Traffic School at the Court Clerk’s Office within 10 business days following your citation date (bring your pink copy of the citation) from Monday thru Friday at the Smyrna Justice Center 400 Enon Springs Road East or you may sign up during court on your Traffic Court date as shown on your citation at the Smyrna Justice Center 400 Enon Springs Road East.

  • Where is Traffic School Held?

         Answer: Traffic School is held at the Smyrna Justice Center 400 Enon Springs Road East.

  • What days is Traffic School usually held?

         Answer: Traffic School is usually held Mondays at 7:00 pm - 9:00pm or Saturdays 10:00am to 12:00 pm.

  • What are my options if I receive a Registration Violation?

          Answer: You may by showing your valid registration pay at the court clerk’s office a Court Cost - Diversion of $75.00 instead of the Citation Bond Amount on or BEFORE the court date shown on the citation.

    ●     What are my options if I receive a Driver’s License Violation?

          Answer:  You may by showing your valid driver’s license pay at the court clerk’s office on or BEFORE the court date a Court Cost - Diversion of $75.00 instead of the Citation Bond Amount on or BEFORE the court date shown on the citation.

●     What are my options if I receive a Financial Responsibility Violation (not having or failing to show a valid proof of insurance)?

          Answer:  You may by showing your valid insurance (if valid at the time the citation was issued) have the violation dismissed without cost.  If you are unable to show proof of valid insurance at the time the citation was written you should pay at the court clerk’s office a total of $105.00 - on or BEFORE the Thursday compliance date shown on the citation.

  •     What are my options if I receive a safety equipment violation (lights, window tint, bumper, and muffler)?

           Answer:  You may by showing that the safety equipment violation has been successfully repaired pay at the court clerk’s office a Court Cost - Diversion of $75.00 instead of the Citation Bond Amount on or BEFORE the court date shown on the citation.  This may be accomplished by coming to the court clerk’s office and being given an ORDER OF COMPLIANCE then going to the Smyrna Police Department and having an officer check the violation(s)—sign off on the ORDER OF COMPLIANCE and you return the signed ORDER OF COMPLIANCE back to the court clerk’s office.

●     What are my options if I receive a citation and am a holder of a valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)?          

 Answer:   A CDL endorsement is not eligible for Traffic School diversion pursuant to federal regulations:  Click on the link below for more details.