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Young Traffic Offenders Program (YTOP)
The Young Traffic Offenders Program (YTOP) is an all-day program designed for young adults, age 15-24, which focuses on the realities of poor driving decisions and consequences associated with poor choices on the road. This program is a joint effort between Citizens Memorial Healthcare (CMH), in Bolivar, and Cox Hospitals. Participants must register in advance. Please contact one of these providers for more details:
- Fee: $55.00
- Cox at 417-689-9943 or YTOP link
Defensive Driving Course (DDC-8)
The Defensive Driving Program (DDC-8) is an 8-hour Driver Improvement Program the National Safety Council designed to help drivers choose safe, responsible, and lawful driving behaviors. DDC-8 is held once a month on a Saturday from 8am-5pm. Participants must register in advance. Please contact one of these providers for more details:
- Traffic Safety Awareness Program at 417-732-2091; Fee: $60.00
- Midwest Training Center at 417-234-1304; Fee: $60.00
- Safety and Health Council of Western Missouri & Kansas. Use code 5829 to receive discount. Fee: $60.00
- Correction Services at 417-869-5161; Fee $60.00
Alive at 25
The Alive at 25 Course is a 4-hour National Safety Council program designed for young adults, age 15-25, that focuses on the dangers of distracted or impaired driving and safe/lawful driving choices. Participants must register in advance. Please contact one of these providers for more details:
- Midwest Training Center at 417-234-1304; Fee: $40.00
- Safety & Health Council of Western Missouri & Kansas; Fee: $55.00
Responsibility and Awareness Program (RAP)
The Responsibility and Awareness Program (RAP) is a 2-hour driving program designed to focus on overcoming distracted driving, the importance of seatbelts, and common driving errors. This program is held once a month on a Monday evening from 6-8 pm. Students are required to register online in advance. Please contact the provider for more details:
- Midwest Training Center at 417-234-1304; Fee: $35.00
AARP Safe Driving Classes
The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest driver improvement course especially designed for individuals age 50 and older. During this four-hour class, drivers refine skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques.
This program must be completed within 60 to 120 days from sentencing.
- SW MO Office on Aging 417-862-0762; Fees: $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members
- Online Course: https://www.aarpdriversafety.org/why-take-our-course.html?intcmp=DSP-HDR-NAV-WHYTAKE
- Fee: $19.95 for AARP members and $24.95 for non-members