MS SB2848

Amends Section 63-1-55 to establish minimum standards for traffic safety violator courses approved by courts as alternatives to conviction for minor traffic offenders.

Requires approved courses to include at least 4 hours of in-person, physical classroom instruction that students must attend.

Mandates courses provide an instructor's manual with appropriate curriculum and student workbooks.

Requires instructors to meet minimum qualifications set by the court.

Effective date is July 1, 2012.