Completing the Virginia Driver Improvement Course voluntarily earns you 5 safe driving points on your Virginia driving record. Safe driving points can offset demerit points and help protect your record.
How to Earn the Points
Enroll at drivinglogic.com and select Voluntary as your reason for taking the course
Complete all 25 lessons
Pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher
Driving Logic reports your completion to the Virginia DMV within 24 business hours
The DMV updates your driving record within 7 to 10 business days
How Virginia Safe Driving Points Work
You earn 1 safe driving point each calendar year you drive without any violations
Completing the driver improvement course voluntarily earns you all 5 points at once
Safe driving points can be used to offset demerit points on your record
The maximum safe driving point balance is 5 points — you cannot accumulate more
How Often Can You Earn Points This Way?
You can take the course once every 24 months for safe driving points. If you complete it more frequently on a voluntary basis, you will not receive additional points until the 24-month window has passed.
Quick Facts
Detail | Answer |
Points earned | 5 safe driving points |
How often | Once every 24 months |
Reason to select at registration | Voluntary |
Reporting to DMV | Automatic within 24 business hours |
DMV record update | 7 to 10 business days |
Maximum safe driving point balance | 5 points |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a court order or DMV notice to take the course for points? No. Any eligible Virginia driver with a valid, non-commercial license can enroll voluntarily.
Can I earn points and an insurance discount from the same course completion? No. Safe driving points and insurance discounts are mutually exclusive in Virginia. You must choose one purpose at registration.
What if I already have 5 safe driving points? You can still take the course, but your balance will not increase beyond 5. Points from the course may still help offset any future demerit points if your balance drops.
How do I check my current safe driving point balance? Check your Virginia driving record at dmvNow.com.