Which of the following is an offense that cannot be dismissed via a driving safety course?

• A. Leaving the scene of a collision after causing damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended
• B. Speeding 10 mph over limit
• C. Parking in a handicapped spot
• D. Running a red light

Answer: (A)

Some violations can be dismissed by completing a driving safety course, but serious offenses that involve safety or responsibility cannot. Leaving the scene of a collision after causing damage is treated as a hit-and-run, which signals a failure to stop, exchange information, or help after an incident. Because it raises public safety concerns and accountability, jurisdictions typically disallow dismissal through a safety course for this offense. The other listed violations—moderate speeding, parking in a handicapped spot, and running a red light—are the kinds of infractions that many places allow to be dismissed or mitigated by a driving safety course, as long as there aren’t aggravating factors.