Distracted Driving Education Program
Hermiston Municipal Court strives to create a safer community by providing education opportunities. Eligible drivers who have been charged with using a mobile communication device while driving MAY be eligible to complete a distracted driving education course and have the fine suspended. This program is offered in order to reduce recidivism rates, reduce traffic collisions and save lives due to fatal traffic collisions caused by distracted driving.
Do you qualify for the Program?
Drivers may qualify for the Distracted Driving Education Program if:
- If they have had a conviction of driving while using an electronic mobile communication device since July 2018.
- The incident involved an accident.
- The incident involved alcohol and/or a controlled substance.
Conditions of the Distracted Driving Education Program:
- Defendant must plead NO CONTEST to the alleged violations on the citation.
- Defendant must complete the online Distracted Driving Course within 120 days.
Successful completion of the Distracted Driving Education Program will result in dismissal of the fine amount. A conviction of the offense will remain on your driving record.
Failure to comply with the Program will result in the fine amount being owed.
