Traffic tickets can cause your insurance rates to increase and put points on your license. And if you get a certain amount of points on your license, you could lose your license. In 23 states, you can have a traffic ticket dismissed if you attend traffic school. But there are some stipulations for ticket dismissal: The traffic school must be approved by the state. You must tell the judge in your case you are attending traffic school or bring proof that you attended traffic school to your court hearing. You must get a certificate to prove you attended. Traffic school will not get you out of a serious offense such as DUI or vehicular manslaughter. A ticket dismissal can save from paying fines, court costs and surcharges. And many traffic schools are only $25. Many are available online so you can take them from your comfort of your home.