State law already forces drivers found guilty twice in one year of running a red light to attend a state-approved driver improvement course. A new law that went into effect October 1 will force even first-time offenders to take the course - as well as those found guilty of failing to stop for a school bus, highway racing or reckless driving.

Currently drivers found guilty of moving violations or reckless driving have the option of returning to the traffic school to prevent their insurance rates from increasing and points from accumulating on their driving records. The new law will make it mandatory; those who do not take the required course within 90 days of receiving notice of the order will lose their license until they do.