New York defensive driving: approved providers
Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP), approved by the New York State DMV.
What the state says
- NY DMV says approved courses reduce points and insurance premiums.
- Classroom and online courses both include 320 minutes of instruction.
- Online courses must be finished within 30 days of registering, at your own pace, and include identity checks.
- Each sponsor sets its own fee, shown before you register.
Check with your insurer how the premium reduction applies to your policy.
Source: New York State DMV · checked October 3, 2026. Fees, deadlines and eligibility not listed here weren't stated on the official page.
15 approved providers
Public sponsors on NY DMV's approved PIRP list (online and classroom). Employer/member-only programs are not shown. Copied from the official list on October 3, 2026 — confirm there before you pay.
AAA Driver Improvement Program
Online, Classroom
AAAA Online Defensive Driving Course by IMPROV
Online, Classroom
AARP
Classroom
AARP Smart Driver online course
Online
American Safety
Online, Classroom
American Safety Council
Classroom
American Safety Council SafeMotorist
Online
Driver Training Associates (DTA)
Online, Classroom
Empire Safety Council
Online, Classroom
I DRIVE SAFELY, LLC
Online, Classroom
National Safety Council
Online, Classroom
National Traffic Safety Institute (NTSI)
Online, Classroom
New York Safety Program (NYSP)
Online, Classroom
NYDDC LLC DBA Defensive Drivers Discount
Classroom
Traffic Safety Consultants, Inc.
Classroom
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