Lowcountry SC Defensive Driving & 4 Point Reduction Course

• Live virtual classroom instruction
• Separate 8-hour point-reduction and 4-hour defensive-driving options
• Attend from anywhere in the Lowcountry

Choose a Lowcountry SC Defensive Driving or Point Reduction Course

8-Hour South Carolina 4 Point Reduction Course

This live instructor-led course is for eligible South Carolina drivers seeking to reduce up to four points from their driving record. The course costs $95 and is separate from the four-hour defensive driving course.

4-Hour Defensive Driving Course

This shorter live course focuses on defensive-driving education and may qualify some drivers for an automobile-insurance discount. It does not provide the four-point reduction. Contact your insurance provider before registering to confirm that the course qualifies under your policy.

Lowcountry drivers have different reasons for enrolling. The 8-hour 4 point reduction course is intended for eligible drivers seeking to reduce license points. The separate 4-hour Defensive Driving Course focuses on safer-driving education and may help qualifying drivers receive an insurance discount.

Both courses are offered through live virtual instruction, allowing residents of Charleston, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Summerville, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island and surrounding communities to attend without traveling to a physical classroom. Insurance discounts are determined by the individual insurance provider.

Lowcountry Cities and Counties We Serve

The live online course is available to eligible drivers throughout the Lowcountry and across South Carolina. Communities commonly served in the region include:

• Charleston County: Charleston, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island and Isle of Palms

• Berkeley County: Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Hanahan and Daniel Island

• Dorchester County: Summerville, North Charleston, Ladson, Ridgeville and St. George

• Colleton County: Walterboro, Edisto Beach and Cottageville

• Jasper County: Hardeeville and Ridgeland

• Hampton County: Hampton, Varnville and Estill

• Beaufort County: Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Port Royal

You do not need to live near a physical classroom. The course is conducted live online, allowing South Carolina drivers throughout the region to attend from home.

How the 8-Hour Lowcountry 4 Point Reduction Course Works

1. Choose a Class and Register

Select an upcoming live class date and complete the secure online registration. The course costs $95.

2. Attend the Live Virtual Class

Join the scheduled instructor-led class from your home in the Lowcountry. This is a live 8-hour course—not a self-paced online program.

3. Receive Your Completion Certificate

After you successfully complete the course, your completion certificate is processed. Eligible drivers may receive a reduction of up to four points from their South Carolina driving record.

Which Lowcountry Course Should You Take?

The 8-Hour 4 Point Reduction Course May Be Right for You If:

• You are eligible to reduce up to four points from your South Carolina driving record
• A court or traffic attorney instructed you to complete an approved point-reduction course
• You need the full 8-hour live instructor-led course

The 4-Hour Defensive Driving Course May Be Right for You If:

• Your insurance provider offers a discount for completing defensive-driving education
• You want to refresh your safe-driving knowledge
• An employer or organization requested a shorter defensive-driving course

Court, employer and insurance requirements can vary. Confirm that the appropriate course will be accepted before registering.

Whether you need Lowcountry SC defensive driving for an insurance discount or the full point-reduction course, both options are available live online.

Learn more about South Carolina defensive driving, review four-point reduction eligibility requirements, or visit our South Carolina 4 Point Reduction Course FAQ before registering.