Florida 4-Hour Basic Driver Improvement Course (Voluntary Traffic-School Election)
The 4-Hour Florida Basic Driver Improvement course is the voluntary traffic-school election a licensed driver makes after receiving a traffic ticket. When you elect this course under Florida Statute 318.1451, adjudication is withheld and the ticket is not entered as a conviction on your driving record, so you avoid points, avoid an insurance rate increase, and retain your "safe driver" status. Drivers who elect the course also receive an 18% reduction in the fine. This course is state-approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) and accepted statewide by Florida courts — it is not for learner's permit or new drivers.
Who Is This Course For?
Licensed Florida drivers who have received a traffic ticket and elect to attend traffic school to avoid points and retain safe-driver status. This course is NOT for learner's permit or new drivers.
Course Overview
Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) is the 4-hour traffic school course for licensed Florida drivers who receive a traffic citation and choose to elect traffic school. When you elect the course under Florida Statute 318.1451, adjudication is withheld and the citation is not entered as a conviction on your driving record. This lets you avoid points on your license, avoid an insurance rate increase, and retain your "safe driver" status. Drivers who elect the course also receive an 18% reduction in the fine.
The course is state-approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) and accepted statewide by Florida courts. It is available in English and Spanish. This course is not for learner's permit or new drivers.
Course at a Glance
Duration
4 hours
Format
Online
Audience
Licensed drivers with a traffic ticket
Requirement
Florida Statute 318.1451
Provider
American Safety Institute
Price
$23.99
Reporting
DHSMV-approved, accepted statewide
What You'll Complete
- Dismiss a Traffic Ticket
- Prevent Points on Your License
- Retain "Safe Driver" Status
- 18% Fine Reduction
- DHSMV-Approved (Statute 318.1451)
- Not for Learner's Permit or New Drivers
How It Works
- 1Register online for the 4-hour BDI course.
- 2Complete the course at your own pace.
- 3Your completion is processed per the Florida court and DHSMV traffic-school election process.
- 4Receive the 18% fine reduction and avoid points on your license per the election.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- This course is NOT for learner's permit or new drivers.
- For drivers who receive a traffic ticket and elect traffic school under Florida Statute 318.1451.
- You may elect Basic Driver Improvement once per year, up to five times in a lifetime.
- Available in English and Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 4-Hour Basic Driver Improvement course?
It is Florida traffic school for licensed drivers who receive a traffic ticket and elect to attend. When you elect the course under Florida Statute 318.1451, adjudication is withheld and the ticket is not entered as a conviction on your driving record, so you avoid points, avoid an insurance rate increase, and retain safe-driver status.
Do I get a fine reduction?
Yes. Drivers who elect this course also receive an 18% reduction in the fine.
How often can I elect Florida traffic school?
A driver may elect Basic Driver Improvement once in a 12-month period, up to five times in a lifetime.
Is this course for new drivers or permit applicants?
No. This course is NOT for learner's permit or new drivers; it is for licensed drivers who received a traffic ticket.
Is the BDI course approved?
Yes. It is state-approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) and accepted statewide by Florida courts.
How long is the BDI course?
4 hours.
Is it available in Spanish?
Yes, it is available in English and Spanish.
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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.