Paying or Contesting a Traffic Ticket in Mississippi
How to pay, contest or reduce a traffic ticket in Mississippi, and what happens if you ignore it.
Short answer: Some courts allow drivers to attend 'defensive driving school' or another class to keep a citation from appearing on the driving record. Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau, Frequently Asked Questions (Aug. 2025)
| Traffic school | Some courts allow drivers to attend 'defensive driving school' or another class to keep a citation from appearing on the driving record. This is not available to holders of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit, because federal and state law prohibit deferring judgments of driving offenses for CDL/CLP holders. Eligibility for non-CDL drivers is up to the court; no statewide rules were verified. |
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| License suspension | The Driver Service Bureau lists the most common suspension reasons as: refusing a breath, blood or urine test; testing over the legal limit and not getting a court order extending driving privileges; a DUI conviction or non-adjudication; owing a court fee for a citation issued before July 1, 2019; failing to appear on an out-of-state citation; an unsatisfied civil judgment; noncompliance with a child support order; and convictions such as vehicular manslaughter or a felony involving a vehicle. To find which citations caused a suspension, contact the court that issued them or the Driver Service Bureau. |
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FAQ
Can traffic school remove a ticket or points in Mississippi?
Some courts allow drivers to attend 'defensive driving school' or another class to keep a citation from appearing on the driving record. This is not available to holders of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit, because federal and state law prohibit deferring judgments of driving offenses for CDL/CLP holders.
What gets your license suspended in Mississippi?
The Driver Service Bureau lists the most common suspension reasons as: refusing a breath, blood or urine test; testing over the legal limit and not getting a court order extending driving privileges; a DUI conviction or non-adjudication; owing a court fee for a citation issued before July 1, 2019; failing to appear on an out-of-state citation; an unsatisfied civil judgment; noncompliance with a child support order; and convictions such as vehicular manslaughter or a felony involving a vehicle. To find which citations caused a suspension, contact the court that issued them or the Driver Service Bureau.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.