For defendants under 25 charged with a moving traffic violation, deferred disposition must include which term?

For defendants under 25 charged with a moving traffic violation, deferred disposition must include which term?

• A. Driving safety course is optional.
• B. Driving safety course only if requested.
• C. Must include driving safety course.
• D. No driving safety course.

Answer: (C)

Deferred disposition lets a defendant avoid a conviction if they meet all court-imposed terms. For defendants under 25 charged with a moving traffic violation, the terms must include a driving safety course. This requirement means the young driver must complete the course as part of the deferral; otherwise the court may revoke the deferral and enter a conviction. The driving safety course is designed to address higher risk among new drivers and is mandated specifically for this age group. Options suggesting the course is optional, only if requested, or not required do not fit the statutory requirement for young defendants.

Deferred disposition lets a defendant avoid a conviction if they meet all court-imposed terms. For defendants under 25 charged with a moving traffic violation, the terms must include a driving safety course. This requirement means the young driver must complete the course as part of the deferral; otherwise the court may revoke the deferral and enter a conviction. The driving safety course is designed to address higher risk among new drivers and is mandated specifically for this age group. Options suggesting the course is optional, only if requested, or not required do not fit the statutory requirement for young defendants.