Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violation Agency (TPVA) Driver Safety Program Frequently Asked Questions

Length of class varies by course assignment:

Defensive Driving Class (DDC6 – NY PIRP)

The class is 6 hours in length. The program is based on proven defensive driving techniques and collision prevention strategies.  Improving driving behaviors and decisions to avoid collisions and decrease traffic violations.

Additionally, this class provides a 10% reduction, for 3 years, of your liability, no-fault and collision insurance premiums, and up to a 4-point reduction on your driving record.

Alive at 25 Class (AL25)

The class is 4 hours in length. The program helps young drivers under the age of 25 to take greater responsibility for their driving by focusing on behavior, judgement and decision-making.  Alive at 25 is a highly interactive program that teaches young adults how to make safe, respectful and legal driving decisions.

Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving (8ADD)

The class is 8 hours in length.  The program is aimed at changing behavior behind the wheel.  Through this course, drivers learn why they continue to have driving related problems and how they can take responsibility for their actions.  With its proven effectiveness, this course demonstrates the direct connection between attitude and choice and the potential results of poor driving conduct.

Your referral / referral form from the TPVA judge or prosecutor in court indicates your driver safety course assignment. Note: National Safety Council is not responsible for drivers completing the wrong course. Please be sure to register for the correct course as indicated on your referral form.

Yes, you may have multiple referrals from Suffolk County TPVA to complete a (same or different) driver safety course. Each class completion will satisfy one TPVA referral. If you have multiple referrals, you will need to register for and complete a separate class for each one.

Classes have limited space and fill quickly. Register online now: Suffolk County TPVA Registration Website

Cost varies depending on the driver safety course you have been assigned:

• 4-Hour Alive at 25 (AL25) – $90
• 6-Hour Defensive Driving Course (DDC6 – NY PIRP) – $90
• 8-Hour Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving Program (8ADD) – $165

All fees are non-refundable, payable by credit/debit card upon course registration.

Immediately after you register, a class confirmation will be sent to you via email at the address you provided during registration. Please review the confirmation carefully, it contains important details needed for the day of class.

To print or resend your confirmation visit Suffolk County TPVA Registration Website

Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in for your registered class. You must arrive on time. If you arrive after the class has begun, you will not be admitted. You must bring your Class Code Number shown on your confirmation email and a form of photo identification to class. Examples of acceptable photo identification include your learner’s permit, driver’s license, a work or school-issued photo identification, or a government-issued photo identification card. If you are unable to provide photo identification, you will not be admitted to class.

Yes, successfully completing any of the Suffolk County TPVA driver safety courses requires passing a test.

National Safety Council will provide your successful course completion information to Suffolk County TPVA the business day following your class. Suffolk County TPVA will use this information to track completion of your court requirement.

For the Defensive Driving Class (DDC6 – NY PIRP) only, National Safety Council will also mail a Certificate of Completion to the address you provided within 2-3 weeks of the course completion and will electronically notify the New York State (NYS) DMV. If you are eligible, the DMV will automatically apply the point reduction to your driving record. You are responsible for submitting the Certificate of Completion to your insurance company, who will automatically apply the reduction to your policy.

Once you have registered for a class, you will be unable to reschedule online.  To reschedule, please call us at (866) 794-4286.

All of our classes are in English, unless otherwise noted. Drivers requiring special assistance (including translation) should bring a friend or family member to support you during the class. The person must be over the age of 18 and provide proper identification. Due to classroom capacity, please contact National Safety Council at [email protected] right away to reserve an additional seat if you plan to have someone attend with you. If you do not reserve a seat for your guest prior to class, you may be asked to leave (depending on classroom capacity).

National Safety Council can make arrangements for the hearing impaired. If you require such services, please contact us at [email protected] prior to registering for class.

In the event of a weather-related or other emergency cancellation, National Safety Council will contact you at the telephone number and email address you provided during the registration process. The facility hosting the class will be notified and a sign may be posted. We will work with the instructor and facility to reschedule the class to a new date and time. If you are unsure if your class has been canceled due to weather, please contact the National Safety Council.

No, no one will be admitted with children.

National Safety Council is committed to providing a positive and respectful learning environment. Our Code of Conduct outlines expectations of behavior during our classes. The Code of Conduct can be found here in English and Spanish.

National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate – and has been for over 100 years. As a mission-based organization, we focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable death so people can live their fullest lives. We focus our efforts where we can make the greatest impact: workplace, roadway and impairment.

Contact Us

Web: www.drivesafe.com/suffolk
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (866) 794-4286

National Safety Council
Attn: Suffolk County Driver Safety Team
200 Salina Meadows Pkwy, Suite 200
Syracuse, NY 13212

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM