New Hope offers defensive driving refresher course

The New Hope Parks and Recreation Department is offering a four-hour “Defensive Driving Refresher” class from 6 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17.

The refresher course is for adults, 55 and older, who have already taken the eight-hour defensive driving course. The course enables older adults to renew their National Safety Council certification for a 10 percent discount on car insurance. Recertification is required every three years.

Participants will brush up on their defensive driving techniques, and learn about driving hazards and how to avoid collisions. The course, which is cosponsored by the New Hope Police Department, will be held at New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Ave. N.

Pre-registration is required. The program fee is $24 for New Hope residents and $31 for nonresidents. For more information or to register, call the New Hope Parks and Recreation office at 763-531-5151.