Driver improvement course
Frequently asked questions
Q - I have been offered a driver improvement course, what is this?
A - The driver improvement course provides the opportunity to change driver behaviour through training for low-risk offenders rather than punish them with points and fines, though a fee is charged for attendance. They are aimed at educating drivers in order to change attitudes and prevent reoffending. To attend a course, you must contact the course provider of your choice to book the course, not West Yorkshire Police. You do still have the option of accepting the Conditional Offer of Fixed Penalty or having the matter heard at Court.
Q - Can I keep on attending courses to avoid accumulating points?
A - You can only attend a course once in a three-year consecutive period, information on course attendance is held on a national database if you attended one in a different region, you will not be eligible to attend elsewhere for three years.
Q - How do I book a Course?
A - You have 28 days from the date of the document to book and pay for the educational course.
We advise all clients to book within 28 days and attend a course at the earliest opportunity.
Book a course online: -
To book a course online please visit https://offer.ndors.org.uk and you will need the following information:
- Your 16-digit reference – this can be found on the combined notice
- Your PIN number - This can be found on the combined notice
- Your Driving Licence Number
Book a course by phone: -
Prior to contacting the course provider to book your course, you must register online at https://offer.ndors.org.uk, you will need to hand your 16 digit reference number and pin number. All courses are subject to availability of the provider; however, you may attend outside of your area.
Click here for a list of course providers
Q - Will the police arrange my course for me?
A - NO, The onus is on the driver to book, pay and attend the course within the given time constraints.
Q - I have paid HMCTS my fine, can I still attend a course?
A - NO, once payment is made, this is deemed that the fixed penalty has been accepted and the course is withdrawn. Once withdrawn the course cannot be reoffered or reinstated.
Q - Can a course be offered by HMCTS?
A - NO, HMCTS do not have authority to offer any diversionary courses.
Q - Why wasn’t I offered a course?
A - Eligibility is checked automatically on receipt of confirmation of being the driver, if you have not met that criteria, you will be offered a fixed penalty.
Disclaimer
The information given on this website is compiled by West Yorkshire Safety Camera Partnership from a variety of sources and every effort is made to ensure it is accurate. However, no liability will be accepted by West Yorkshire Safety Camera Partnership or its agents if it isn't.