Accident prevention course for operators aged 60 and over
Overseen by Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
- What it does
Connecticut law mandates an insurance premium discount for a principal operator aged 60 or over who shows successful completion of an accident prevention course approved by the DMV.
What the source says
“Connecticut State Law (Title 38a Sec. 38a-683) mandates a premium discount for a private non-fleet automobile under an automobile liability or physical damage insurance policy for any principal operator who has attained the age of 60 and has submitted proof of a successful completion of an accident prevention course approved by the DMV.”
Insurance discounts and other driving courses - Connecticut DMV, read October 7, 2026
The minimum discount is 5 percent and applies to the premium for at least 24 months.
What the source says
“The minimum discount is 5 percent and shall apply to the premium charges for the automobile for at least 24 months.”
Insurance discounts and other driving courses - Connecticut DMV, read October 7, 2026
- Course length
The accident prevention course is not less than four hours and is approved by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
What the source says
“successful completion of an accident prevention course of not less than four hours approved by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles”
Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 701, Sec. 38a-683, read October 7, 2026
- Taking it online
An accident prevention course offered on the Internet for operators aged 60 and over is submitted to the commissioner for approval.
What the source says
“An accident prevention course offered on the Internet for operators who have attained the age of sixty (60) years shall be submitted to the commissioner for approval.”
Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, Sec. 38a-683-4a, read October 7, 2026
An Internet course must have methods to verify the enrollee's identity at registration and throughout the course.
What the source says
“methods to ensure verification of the course enrollee’s identity at the time of registration and throughout the duration of such course”
Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, Sec. 38a-683-4a, read October 7, 2026
- Deadline
An Internet course must verify that the enrollee completes it within 30 days of registering.
What the source says
“methods to ensure verification of the completion of such course by the course enrollee within thirty (30) days of his/her registering for such course”
Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, Sec. 38a-683-4a, read October 7, 2026