The Old Line State
Maryland Defensive Driver Discount
If your policy is rated for the state of Maryland, you could save up to 10% on applicable coverages by taking a defensive driving course. One way to take advantage of this discount is through an online defensive driving course offered by either the National Safety Council or the American Safety Council.
Completing one of these defensive driving courses offers you the following benefits:
- Discounted price of $19.95 for GEICO policyholders.
- Convenient processing. After successful completion, the course completion number will automatically be sent to GEICO. Your policy will then be updated to reflect the discount.
In Maryland, you may be eligible for this discount if:
- You are 50 years of age or older; and either
- Your auto insurance ID card indicates Government Employees Insurance Company or GEICO General Insurance Company, and you have voluntarily completed a defensive driving course meeting the standards established by the National Safety Council (NSC), and/or the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration; or
- your auto insurance ID card indicates GEICO Casualty Company and you have voluntarily completed a defensive driving course meeting the standards established by law or that is otherwise acceptable to GEICO.
You may not be eligible for this discount if:
- Your auto insurance ID card indicates Government Employees Insurance Company or GEICO General Insurance Company; and
- You are required to carry a certificate of financial responsibility (SR-22); or
- you have a Driver Training discount applied to your eligible vehicle.
Legal Disclaimer
When you click on either the National Safety Council or the American Safety Council link above, you will be taken to an outside website which is not owned by GEICO. Any information that you provide directly to another company is subject to the privacy policy on their website. You should read their privacy policy before proceeding. GEICO assumes no responsibility for their privacy practices or your use of the website.