Florida 8-Hour Basic Driver Improvement Course (Court-Ordered or Two-Ticket Provision)
The 8-Hour Florida Basic Driver Improvement Course is for drivers who have received a judicial court order to take an 8-hour course, or who have received two traffic tickets within one year (Broward or Dade Counties only). It is not the 4-hour voluntary traffic-school election for a single ticket — it is the 8-hour court-ordered course. The course is approved by all 67 Florida Counties and is offered both in person and online. Fulfill your court requirement, strengthen your safe driving skills, and complete the online version at your own pace from any device.
Who Is This Course For?
Drivers who have received a judicial court order to take an 8-hour Basic Driver Improvement course, or who have received two traffic tickets within one year (Broward or Dade Counties only). This is not the 4-hour voluntary traffic-school election for a single ticket.
Course Overview
The 8-Hour Florida Basic Driver Improvement Course is for drivers who have received a judicial court order to take an 8-hour course, or who have received two traffic tickets within one (1) year (Broward or Dade Counties only). The course is approved by all 67 Florida Counties and is offered both in person and online. Completing it helps you fulfill your court requirement, strengthen your safe driving skills, and get back on the road quickly and safely.
This 8-hour course is distinct from the 4-Hour Florida Basic Driver Improvement course, which is the voluntary traffic-school election a licensed driver makes after a single traffic ticket to avoid points under Florida Statute 318.1451. The 8-hour course is for a court order or the two-ticket provision (Broward or Dade Counties) — it is not a substitute for the 4-hour voluntary election. Follow the instructions provided by your court. The course is available in English and Spanish.
Course at a Glance
Duration
8 hours
Format
In Person & Online
Audience
Court-ordered
Requirement
Court order or two tickets in 1 year (Broward/Dade)
Provider
American Safety Institute
Price
$39.99
Reporting
Approved by all 67 Florida counties
What You'll Complete
- 8-Hour Basic Driver Improvement Requirement
- For Court Orders or Two Tickets in 1 Year
- Broward or Dade Counties (Two-Ticket Provision)
- Approved by All 67 Florida Counties
- Offered In Person & Online
- Court Requirement Fulfilled
- Self-Paced Online
- Available in English & Spanish
How It Works
- 1Register online for the 8-hour Basic Driver Improvement course.
- 2Complete the course at your own pace on any device, or in person.
- 3Receive your completion certificate.
- 4Submit your completion to the court per your court order.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- For drivers with a judicial court order to take an 8-hour course, or who received two traffic tickets within one year (Broward or Dade Counties only).
- This is NOT the 4-hour voluntary traffic-school election for a single ticket.
- Approved by all 67 Florida Counties; offered in person and online.
- Available in English and Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 8-Hour Florida Basic Driver Improvement course?
It is an 8-hour Basic Driver Improvement course for drivers who have received a judicial court order to take an 8-hour course, or who have received two traffic tickets within one year (Broward or Dade Counties only). It is approved by all 67 Florida Counties and is offered in person and online.
What is the difference between the 4-hour and 8-hour BDI courses?
The 4-Hour BDI is the voluntary traffic-school election a licensed driver makes after a single traffic ticket to avoid points under Florida Statute 318.1451. The 8-Hour BDI is for a judicial court order or the two-ticket-within-one-year provision (Broward or Dade Counties). They are not interchangeable — follow the instructions provided by your court.
Who is the 8-hour BDI for?
Drivers with a judicial court order to take an 8-hour course, or drivers who received two traffic tickets within one year in Broward or Dade Counties.
Is the 8-hour BDI approved?
Yes. The course is approved by all 67 Florida Counties.
Is the 8-hour BDI available online?
It is offered both in person and online. You can complete the online version at your own pace from any device.
How long is the 8-hour BDI course?
8 hours.
Related Florida Resources
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the 8-Hour Florida Basic Driver Improvement Course online with American Safety Institute. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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Provider Disclosure
Central Florida Driving Academy provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by American Safety Institute, a third-party provider. Central Florida Driving Academy is not the course operator and does not administer this course.