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Committee approves option to take online driving‑education course instead of court for some speeding tickets
Summary
House Bill 18‑91 lets people charged with speeding register for a Department of Safety–approved online education course to remove points from driving records (cap five points); the committee passed the bill and it goes to the Court Rules committee, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Representative Hemmer explained that House Bill 18‑91 expands and modernizes options for drivers charged with certain speeding offenses by allowing registration for a Department of Safety‑approved online education course in lieu of a court appearance or paying a fine. If completed online within 90 days, up to five points may be removed from the driver's record.
Members asked whether both four‑hour and eight‑hour courses would be included; the sponsor said the measure defers to Department of Safety‑approved course offerings. The bill passed the committee by recorded vote (20 ayes, 0 noes) and will take effect July 1, 2026.
