The Best Online Defensive Driving Courses in Montana (2026)

Yes. Montana uses a Driver Rehabilitation Point System under Administrative Rules of Montana 23.3.202, administered by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) of the Department of Justice. Points are assigned for moving-violation convictions and stay on the record for 3 years from conviction date. Accumulating 30 conviction points within a 3-year period results in being declared a Habitual Traffic Offender, which can lead to a 3-year license revocation.

No. Montana does not offer a statewide voluntary point-reduction program — completing a defensive driving course does not directly remove points from the MVD record. Points are removed automatically 3 years after the conviction date. The only path drivers have to reduce their record is waiting out that 3-year window.

Possibly, but only with court permission. Montana has no statewide ticket-dismissal program, so each city, justice, or municipal court decides on a case-by-case basis whether to allow defensive driving as a path to dismissal. Most courts that do allow it require a clean recent driving record and limit eligibility to minor moving violations (typically not speeding 25+ mph over the limit, accidents, or reckless driving). Contact the court that issued the ticket before enrolling.

Yes, but only for drivers 55 and older. Montana law mandates that auto insurance carriers offer a premium discount to drivers age 55+ who complete an approved defensive driving course. Drivers under 55 may still be offered a discount at the insurer's discretion — contact your carrier to confirm eligibility before enrolling.

Drivers who are suspended, or who have served at least one year of a 3-year revocation, can participate in Montana's driver rehabilitation program. Participants may be required to complete driver-safety courses and retake the licensing exam, and qualified participants are eligible for a restricted license usable for travel to and from work or school during the suspension or revocation period. Completing a defensive driving course can also reduce the license reinstatement fee by up to 50%.

Whether an online course qualifies depends entirely on the court that issued the ticket. Some Montana courts accept MVD-recognized online providers; others require classroom-based courses or do not allow defensive driving for dismissal at all. The course must be completed before the deadline the court sets (commonly 30–90 days), and the certificate must be filed with the court. Always confirm acceptance and format with the court before paying for an online course.