California Traffic Violator School Online
3 Dollar Easy Traffic School is a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)-licensed Traffic Violator School (License #E0000) authorized to provide online traffic safety instruction under California Vehicle Code §11208.
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Traffic School Anytime
Most 3 Dollar Easy course activity can be started, paused, and completed online without calling customer service.
Start Online
Create an account, choose a payment option, and begin the course from a desktop, tablet, or phone.
Resume Course
Your progress is saved between sessions so you can complete the required instruction over time.
Completion Reporting
After passing, eligible completions are reported through DMV TVCC for the court that authorized traffic school.
Note
Eligibility to attend traffic school is determined by your court, not by the DMV or any traffic school. Contact your court before enrolling to confirm you are eligible to dismiss your citation through traffic school.
Eligibility
To enroll in this program, you must:
- Possess a valid California driver license.
- Have received an eligible traffic citation for a moving violation reportable under California Vehicle Code §1803.
- Have authorization from your court to attend traffic school.
- Not have completed traffic school for another citation within the prior 18 months (California Vehicle Code §1808.7).
Program Information
The course meets the curriculum and standards set in California Code of Regulations, Title 13, §345.40, and in the DMV's Outline of Required Topics and Standards (OL 613).
- Duration: 340 minutes of instructional time.
- Format: Online and self-paced; progress is saved automatically between sessions.
- Modules: 12 instructional modules.
- Final Examination: 25 multiple-choice questions. Passing score is 18 of 25 (72%).
- Certificate: Electronically transmitted to the DMV and the citing court through the Traffic Violator Course Completion (TVCC) database within one business day of passing the final examination.
Fees
The fee charged by this school is for the course of instruction only. Court administrative fees and the underlying citation fine are paid directly to your court.
| Course Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard Course | $2.99 |
| Premium Course | $9.99 |
All fees include the DMV course completion reporting fee. Court administrative fees are paid separately to your court.
Enrollment
3 Dollar Easy offers two payment options:
- Pay at enrollment: Complete payment at registration to begin the course immediately.
- Pay at completion: Begin the course at no cost; payment is required prior to certificate issuance.
Frequently Asked Questions
For answers to common questions about course requirements, payment, and DMV reporting, see our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Related Resources
- California DMV — Traffic Violator School Program
- California DMV — Find a Licensed Traffic School
- Outline of Required Topics and Standards for a DMV-Approved TVS Course (OL 613) (PDF)
- California DMV — File a Complaint About an Occupational Licensee
- Traffic Violator School Operator Information
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