Overview

The Defensive Driving Course (DDC) is an interactive, eight-hour course that is delivered 100% online and synchronously. The course is accessible to all persons who currently possess a Provisional Driver's License.

In the interest of health and safety, convenience and flexibility, the entire process is conducted electronically, from registration and payment, to attendance and certification, and renewal of Driver's Licenses.

DDC is offered by the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, through its Professional & Lifelong Learning Unit, in collaboration with the Transport Department of the Ministry of Economic Development, Housing, Urban Renewal, Transport and Civil Aviation.

Renewal of Driver's Licenses is now a seamless process, with online classes and the introduction of The DigiGov Platform, which allows users to insert their Defensive Driving Certificate number, or upload a copy of the DDC certificate. Consequently, regardless of where in the world one resides, they are able to register, attend the course, and renew their Driver's License from their current location.

Upon successful registration and verification of payment, participants will receive a zoom link to the next available session. A Certificate of Participation is issued to all participants who attend both sessions for the entire duration of the course.

Defensive Driving Calendar

Below are the key dates for Defensive Driving, from January to June of 2024.

Month Days
(Sessions I & II)		 Registration /
Payment Deadline		 Certificates to be
Issued by
September 9 & 11 September 2 September 18
23 & 25 September 16 October 2
October 14 & 16 October 7 October 23
28 & 30 October 21 November 6
November 11 & 13 November 4 November 20
25 & 27 November 18 December 4
December 9 & 11 December 2 December 18

The Importance of Defensive Driving

According to statistics from the World Health Organization, every year the over 1.3 million lives are lost as a result of road traffic crashes. In addition, approximately 50 million more people suffer non-fatal injuries, a significant number of whom incur some form of disability as a result of these injuries.

Closer to home, according to the Traffic Department of the Royal St. Lucia Police Force, between 2015 and 2020, St Lucia recorded over 5,000 vehicular traffic accidents, including those resulting in fatalities and serious injuries.

In most cases, road traffic accidents result in considerable losses, not only to the individuals involved in those accidents, but to families and to the nation as a whole. The DDC is therefore offered in the interest of Road Traffic Safety for all.

Registration and Payment of Fees

The form below must be completed before proceeding with your payment. A total of EC$150.00 must be paid.

Payments can be made online via our ePayment Platform.

Physical payments can be made at any BOSL branch (Account #101192481), or during opening hours at SALCC's Morne Campus. Proof of your payment MUST be emailed to sec@salcc.edu.lc

Open Registration Form

Please Note ...

  • Incomplete application forms will not be processed.
  • Your name must be written exactly how you would like it printed on your certificate.
  • No person will be allowed into any class after the first fifteen (15) minutes;
  • A penalty fee of EC$25.00 will be charged if you do not do the course within three months of application.

Get In Touch

For any questions or concerns, please get in touch with us through email at sec@salcc.edu.lc or by calling either +1 (758) 457-7300-7393 or +1 (758) 485-7564.