New York DMV and Defensive Driving Information

• DMV Resources
• General Resources

You might need to contact the New York DMV if you have questions concerning your New York driver license, avoiding a license suspension, or paying traffic tickets. The links below go to New York governmental agency sites, not privately sponsored websites.

• New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
• New York Point Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP)
• New York Driver Licensing Requirements
• New York Court Information

State of New York Approved Defensive Driving

The New York Point Insurance Reduction Program is a DMV approved 6-hour accident prevention course that can be taken for an auto insurance discount or point reduction.

The online PIRP course is called IPIRP (Internet Point Insurance Reduction Program).

Benefits of PIRP Course

The classroom or Internet PIRP course can be taken for the following benefits:

• 10% auto insurance discount (effective for 3 years)
• Up to 4 points reduced on driving record
• Insurance reduction is renewable every 3 years

To take the PIRP course in the classroom, you must sign up with a licensed DTA delivery agency.

Millions of New York drivers have taken their accident prevention course through DTA to lower their annual insurance premium and reduce points on their driving record. Sign up today to find out what makes us New York's premier driver training provider.

Click the REGISTER button to sign up for your ONLINE PIRP course.