MS SB2479

Amends Section 63-9-11 of the Mississippi Code to allow courts to approve Internet-based traffic safety violator courses for defendants seeking nonadjudication of traffic offenses.

Eligible defendants charged with misdemeanor traffic violations under Chapters 3, 5, or 7 may complete at least four (4) hours of a court-approved traffic safety violator course to have the violation dismissed and removed from their driving record.

Defendants must meet specific requirements including having a valid Mississippi driver's license, no prior traffic convictions within three (3) years, and must pay applicable fines, costs, and a $10.00 additional fee to elect this option.

Internet-based courses must meet the same standards as in-person courses, including providing at least four (4) hours of instruction, an instructor's manual, student workbooks, and evidence of curriculum effectiveness with minimum instructor qualifications.

The act takes effect July 1, 2011.