Traffic Safety Program

This 4-hour course is offered in Effingham, Mattoon, Charleston and Sullivan as well as online. If you have received a traffic citation and are not required to appear in court, you may be eligible for this program. You are only allowed to complete the course one time in a 12-month period.

For participants who received their traffic citation in Effingham, Coles, Moultrie or Cumberland counties in Illinois:

• The county will provide you with a registration form for the program. The registration form and fees are to be turned in to the Circuit Clerk’s Office, and it will then be forwarded on to the Traffic Safety Program Specialist at Lake Land College.
• When possible, we will do our best to meet your preferred days and times for the course. Once you have been registered in a class, you will receive a confirmation letter in the mail that includes the date, time, location and directions for the class.
• If you have chosen to complete the online course, an additional fee does apply which will be billed to you by Lake Land College.
• Upon completion of the course, Lake Land College with send notification of your completion to the appropriate county. You will also receive a certificate of completion in the mail to keep for your records.

For participants who have received their traffic citation in any other area:

• There are two ways that you can register for our program. You can print the registration form by clicking on the register by mail link and mail to the Lake Land College Traffic Safety Program. You can also register online by clicking the register online link. Once this form is completed, it will be sent directly to the Traffic Safety Program Specialist.
• The cost is $50 for the classroom course and $40 for online course in Shelby, Cumberland, Moultrie, Effingham and Coles counties or $75 for all other counties. This fee will be billed to you by Lake Land College.
• When possible, we will do our best to meet your preferred days and times for the course. Once you have been registered in a class, you will receive a confirmation letter in the mail that includes the date, time, location and directions for the class.
• Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. It is your responsibility to submit this certificate to the appropriate county.

To all participants:

• If you are unable to attend your assigned class, please give 48-hour notice to reschedule. You are allowed one reschedule at no cost. Any additional rescheduling will result in a $25 charge for each rescheduled class.
• If your mailing address changes, please notify the Traffic Safety Program Specialist at Lake Land College immediately. The program is not responsible for lost or undeliverable mail.
• All fees are non-refundable.

The online course offers an interactive learning environment where you will analyze real driving situations, spot driving hazards, and identify the correct defenses. The online course is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week so it can be completed at anytime. The course has a “bookmark” feature which allows you to log out and return to the course at a later time.

Once your registration form has been received, an access code, website information and instructions on how to get started will be sent to you. If an email address has been provided, this information will be sent to you via email, otherwise this information will be sent to your mailing address.

Once you have completed the course, you will have the opportunity to print a certificate of completion. You will also receive a certificate of completion in the mail from Lake Land College to keep for your records.

If you DID NOT receive your citation in Coles, Cumberland, Moultrie or Effingham counties, you may register by clicking on one of the buttons below.

Graduate to Safety is a five hour driver remedial education course for drivers 16-21 years old who have had their license suspended by the Illinois Secretary of State. Participation is required as a condition of license reinstatement.

The course is offered in Mattoon only on an as needed basis. The registration fee is $90 and is non-refundable. Advanced registration is required and all fees are due at the time of registration. Your registration will not be complete until payment has been received. Courses fill on a first-come, first-serve basis and seating is limited.

You can reschedule your assigned course date by contacting the Traffic Safety Program Office at (217) 235-1282 or trafficsafetyprogram@lakelandcollege.edu. You must reschedule 48 hours in advance to avoid rescheduling fees. If you attempt to reschedule less than 48 hours in advance, you will be charged a $25 rescheduling fee.

If you fail to appear at the day and time you’ve been scheduled, you forfeit your registration fee. In addition, you will be required to request another course to reinstate your driving privileges and pay another $90 course fee.

To register: Click on the Remedial Course Registration link, print and fill out the form completely. Mail the registration form and payment to: Lake Land College Traffic Safety Program, 5001 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL, 61938. Checks should be made payable to Lake Land College Traffic Safety Program.

The Lake Land College Traffic Safety Program offers a DUI course in Mattoon and Charleston. This is a one time, 4-hour course. This course was designed specifically for Coles County, but may qualify for DUI’s in other counties.

Registration forms and fees should be turned into to the Traffic Department at the Coles County courthouse. Once your registration is received by them, it will be forwarded on to the Traffic Safety Program Specialist. You will then be registered in the next available class. A confirmation letter will be sent to you that will include the date, time, location and directions for the course. If you are unable to attend the class date that you are scheduled for, a $25 rescheduling fee will apply. Once you have completed the course, the Traffic Safety Program will send confirmation of your completion to the Coles County courthouse and you will also receive a certificate of completion in the mail to keep for your records.

If you received a DUI in another county, you would need to contact that county to see if this program is acceptable to them. Please contact the Lake Land College Traffic Safety Program Specialist for more information.

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Defensive Driving Course Registration Form

Graduate to Safety Remedial Course Registration Form

Coles County Registration Form

Cumberland County Registration Form

Effingham County Registration Form

Marion County Registration Form

Moultrie County Registration Form

Shelby County Registration Form