Effective May 18, New York drivers can complete the American Safety Council's online defensive driving course to receive a 10% reduction, for three years, in the base rate of their current automobile liability, no-fault and collision premiums. Drivers also are eligible, upon completion of the course, to receive up to a four point reduction on their driving record. Drivers can register for the course at www.NewYorkSafetyCouncil.com.

Albany, NY (PRWEB) May 18, 2009 -- On Monday, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) approved the American Safety Council's online defensive driving course for its Internet Point and Insurance Reduction Program (IPIRP).

Previously available only in the classroom, this is the first DMV approved course that drivers can complete online to receive a 10% reduction, for three years, in the base rate of their current automobile liability, no-fault and collision premiums. Drivers also are eligible, upon completion of the course, to receive up to a four point reduction on their driving record. Drivers can register for the course at www.NewYorkSafetyCouncil.com.

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