Prior to your appear by date (located at the bottom of your citation), you may receive a Reminder Notice from the court in the mail. This notice will tell you if you may be eligible to attend traffic school. Traffic school eligibility is determined by California Rules of Court, rule 4.104. NOTICE: If you are eligible and decide not to attend traffic school, your driving record and automobile insurance may be adversely affected. If you attend traffic school and you are not eligible, the DMV will reflect a conviction and the appropriate point count.