CSDD courses (penalty points reduction)
Drivers who have received 8 or more road traffic penalty points can reduce 2 points by attending the Safe Driving Courses organized by SIA Baltic Ring 333.*
After completing the course, data is automatically submitted to the CSDD to reduce 2 penalty points.
Official information about the penalty points reducing system can be found on the CSDD website.
*Starting from October 2019, the law permits the deletion of points also voluntarily, in case the driver has 4 or more penalty points courses can be attended voluntarily.
SCHEDULE: Sundays, 10:00 – 16:00
PRICE: 207 €
APPLYPoints are reduced in 2 stages
1 stage – Road Safety Courses (organised by CSDD)
Organised by CSDD by prior registration (calling CSDD +371 67025791) and lasts for 2 days (on Saturdays). The fee for the road safety course is €60.03.
2 stage – Safe Driving courses (organised by Raceway Baltic)
Organised by us – Raceway Baltic, on our territory located Safe Driving range every Saturday, 10:00 – 16:00. Course price 207 EUR with an advanced application.
Apply in advance for reducing of penalty points
Immediately after applying, the participant will receive an invoice of EUR 207,- to be paid no later than two working days before the course starts and detailed information about the course.
Driver must bring own car (10 – 15l fuel in the tank) equipped with studless tyres.
Course program:
Theoretical part 10:00 – 12:00
1st block:
- The relevance of safe driving – iexamines statistical data on road traffic accidents
- Factors causing road traffic accidents
- Driver
- Vehicle
- Road, traffic, and environment
- Preventive measures for safe participation in road traffic
2nd block:
- Safe driving basic principles
- Actions with brake, accelerator, clutch
- Proper steering
- Skid control
- Trajectory
- Overtaking
- Reaction time, concentration
- Analysis of road traffic accidents
Practical part 13:00 – 16:00
Warm-up (40 minutes):
- Slalom
Avoiding obstacles while maintaining a constant speed, focusing on steering speed and effective use of the steering wheel
- Braking
Braking tasks on slippery or variable surfaces, learning to use the brake pedal effectively, comparing how the braking distance increases depending on driving speed, improving driving skills by applying alternative braking techniques
Circle (40 minutes):
- The exercise highlights the correct choice of trajectory in corners, as well as the use of the accelerator pedal to increase the car’s turning angle, skid control, and obstacle avoidance on a slippery surface
Skidpad (40 minutes):
- Mastering vehicle skidding (a skid begins through the rear axle of the car), choosing the correct actions depending on the type of drivetrain. Wide maneuvering to avoid (water) obstacles and the use of electronic stability systems.
Hill (40 minutes):
- Using correct braking techniques on a downhill and while avoiding obstacles, timely obstacle avoidance and return, and choosing the correct trajectory when navigating a curve.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the course take place?
The course take place on Raceway Baltic territory: Sila Priedes, Ropazu district, LV-2133. Google Maps / Waze
How does the course work?
The course is organised in groups of up to 20 person, led by certified instructors.
Which car is allowed for course?
The car must have a maximum laden weight of 3.5 t and be fitted with studless tyres. The optimum amount of fuel in the tank is 10-15 l.
How quickly are data entered into the CSDD system after the course?
Information about the course is entered into the CSDD system within the next working day.
When are the penalty points reduced?
Penalty points are reduced after completion of the CSDD course and practical lesson at the Raceway Baltic safe driving range within the time limit set by the CSDD.
