Basic Driver Improvement Courses
| Reasons for Attending Basic Driver
Improvement |
You must complete a basic driver improvement course
(Traffic Collision Avoidance Course) if you want to retain
your driver license in the following circumstance:
- you were a driver in a crash and are found at
fault and
- someone was transported to the hospital or
- you had two crashes in a two-year period, which
resulted in property damage greater than $50.
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| If you receive a ticket for a non-criminal moving violation,
and you do not hold a commercial driver license, you may
elect to attend a basic driver improvement course in lieu
of points on your driving record.
In some cases, you may choose to attend a basic driver
improvement course to receive insurance discounts. This
discount is solely at the discretion of your insurance
company.
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Electing to Attend Traffic School
Drivers with a Class A, B, or C license may not make an
election under this subsection.
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If, as a result of a moving violation, you elect
to attend and complete a basic driver improvement course,
you will receive the following benefits:
- Your insurance rates cannot go up and your policy
cannot be cancelled because of this violation, unless
this involved a crash where you were at fault.
- Points may not be added to your driver license record,
adjudication of guilt is withheld, safe driver status
is maintained if applicable, and the fine is reduced
up to 18%. You may not make an election under this
subsection if you have made this election in the preceding
12 months. A person may make no more than five elections
in a 10-year period.
Within 30 days from the date you received the traffic
citation and prior to attending class, you must:
- inform the Clerk of Court in the county where you
received the citation that you want to go to traffic
school, and
- pay an election fee to the Clerk of Court in the
county where you received the citation.
You may contact the traffic school of your choice to register
for class. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and
Motor Vehicles must approve the course. Traffic schools
are listed in your local telephone directory under "driving
instruction" or "traffic schools." Approved
course providers are also listed below. To locate an approved
on-line basic driver improvement course, refer to your
local telephone directory, or contact the course providers
listed below.
A full list of your options for satisfying your traffic
citation is on the back of the citation. You are required
to choose one of the three options within 30 days of
receiving the citation.
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| Points |
| If you choose to pay the civil penalty or
are adjudicated guilty by a judge, your driver record
will be assessed as follows: |
| Moving Violations |
3 points |
| Speeding 15 m.p.h or less over posted speed |
3 points |
| Speeding more than 15 m.p.h. over posted speeds |
4 points |
| Passing stopped school bus |
4 points |
| Moving violation (non-speeding) resulting in an crash |
4 points |
| Unlawful speed resulting in a crash |
6 points |
| Reckless driving (criminal traffic violation) |
4 points |
| Leaving scene of crash with damage |
6 points |
| Littering |
3 points |
| Violation of child restraint laws |
3 points |
If you accumulate:
- 12 points in 12 months, your license will be suspended
for 30 days;
- 18 points within 18 months results in a 3 month
suspension;
- 24 points within 36 months results in a 12 month
suspension.
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| Drivers 15-17 Years Old |
If you are driving with a Florida learner's license,
you must hold it for at least 12 months without a traffic
conviction before you may apply for a Florida Class
E license. You may avoid conviction by electing to attend
and completing a basic driver improvement course approved
by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor
Vehicles.
If you are driving with a Florida learner's license
or a Florida Class E license and you receive 6 points,
you are restricted to driving for business purposes
only for 12 months or until you reach the age of 18.
Restriction time is increased if additional points are
accumulated. You may avoid conviction by electing to
attend and completing a basic driver improvement course
approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety
and Motor Vehicles.
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| Traffic schools are listed in your
local telephone directory under "driving instruction"
or "traffic schools." Approved course providers
are also listed below. |
To locate an approved on-line basic driver improvement
course, refer to your local telephone directory, or
contact the course providers listed below.
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| Basic Driver Improvement Course
Providers: |
| The following is a list of approved course providers
(listed randomly). Those providers who are approved to
offer their course statewide may or may not offer schools
in your area. Call to locate a school near you. |
| Name |
Location |
Phone |
Company
Information |
| American
Safety Council.Com - FLORIDAONLINETRAFFICSCHOOL.COM
(BDI & BDI Video Courses) FIRSTTIMEDRIVER.COM
(Drug and Alcohol Course) ADISCHOOL.COM |
Statewide |
800-771-2255 |
The American
Safety Council - Why trust your license to anyone else?
The American Safety Council is Florida's first and largest
provider of online, VHS and DVD traffic safety courses.
All online courses are designed to meet the needs of
Florida drivers and access to our courses is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For additional information
or to order by phone, please call us toll free at (800)
771-2255. Our courses do not require a high-speed Internet
connection. Simply select the website for the desired
course below:
www.FloridaOnlineTrafficSchool.com
offers the 4-hour BASIC DRIVER IMPROVEMENT (BDI) COURSE.
Successful completion of this course meets your 4-hour
basic driver improvement requirement to keep points
off your license and will help ensure that your car
insurance rates will not increase. This course is also
available on DVD or VHS/Video which will be mailed to
you when you place your order. Other online courses
offered from this website include the 8-hour JUDGE ORDERED
COURSE, as well as the 6-hour MATURE DRIVER COURSE (over
55 years of age insurance discount class).
www.FirstTimeDriver.com
offers the online DRUG AND ALCOHOL COURSE (sometimes
called "TLSAE" course) and meets your requirement
for becoming a first time driver or to receive your
learner's permit in Florida. Taking this course online
also gives you the option to take your driver's license
exam online at the end of the course which saves time
and avoids waiting at your local DMV office.
www.ADISchool.com
offers the 12-hour ADVANCED DRIVER IMPROVEMENT (ADI)
COURSE online for drivers whose driving privileges have
been suspended by the State of Florida for excessive
points or as an habitual traffic offender (non-DUI related),
or to be taken by anyone who has been ordered by a judge
or court to attend a 12-hour ADI course. Enrollment
is also required before obtaining your hardship license.
The objective of this 12-hour course is to assist problem
drivers in the development of alternative driving behaviors
to those that resulted in driving privilege suspension
or revocation.
You can depend on the American Safety Council to provide
traffic school at the lowest possible price.
With the courses from the American Safety Council, you'll
always get:
- The ability to work at your own pace
- Dependable service
- The best possible online price
For BDI classes to keep points of your record or ensure
that your insurance rates won't increase, visit www.FloridaOnlineTrafficSchool.com
or call us toll-free at 1-800-771-2255. |
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1 A Driver Training Associates - DriverLicenseSchool.com
(Drug & Alcohol Course), EasyADI.com
(Online ADI Course), & FloridasFirstTrafficSchool.com
(BDI & Classroom Courses) |
Statewide |
800-937-9533 |
DTA - a leader
in traffic safety since 1977 - gives Florida residents
the best value at the lowest prices possible, with NO
HIDDEN FEES. Just select the website for the course
that you need:
www.DRIVERLICENSESCHOOL.COM
offers the online first time driver DRUG AND ALCOHOL
COURSE (also known as "TLSAE" course) required
for a Florida learner's license.
www.EASYADI.COM
offers the 12-hour ADVANCED DRIVER IMPROVEMENT (ADI)
COURSE online for drivers with suspended licenses,
HTO's (Habitual Traffic Offenders), and anyone who
has been ordered by a judge or a court to attend a
12-hour ADI course. Enrollment in a State-approved
ADI course is required before obtaining a hardship
license.
www.FLORIDASFIRSTTRAFFICSCHOOL.COM
offers the 4-hour BASIC DRIVER IMPROVEMENT (BDI) COURSE
online that can be taken to keep points off your driver's
license and prevent your insurance rates from increasing.
Other online courses offered on this site include
the Traffic Collision Avoidance Course (TCAC), 4-hour
Court-Ordered or Judge-Ordered BDI, the 8-hour Intermediate
Driver Improvement (IDI) Course, and the 6-hour Mature
Driver Course (over 55 insurance discount course).
You can also use this website to locate agencies that
offer our courses in the classroom.
DTA's classroom courses are offered in hundreds of
locations throughout the state and our online courses
utilize the latest video technology for a truly interactive
experience. Don't settle for second best - join the
millions of happy customers who have SAVED MONEY and
reduced their crash risk with the help of DTA!
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| # 1 A BEST CHOICE-I DRIVE
SAFELY |
Statewide |
800-723-1955 |
Internet or
classroom- www.idrivesafely.com
I DRIVE SAFELY, an industry leader in Florida online
driver training solutions, provides the highest quality
course with exceptional customer service. Our live customer
service representatives are available 24 HOURS a day,
7 DAYS a week to assist you. You can even chat online
throughout the course with a live representative. With
I DRIVE SAFELY there are NEVER any hidden fees. Our
low price is all inclusive, and is backed by our no-questions
asked MONEY BACK guarantee. For an exceptional course
experience and unmatched customer service, choose Florida's
best value online traffic school, I DRIVE SAFELY. Visit
us at www.idrivesafely.com,
or call 800-723-1955 for more information. |
U.S. Interactive, Inc.
Video/DVD course - Blockbuster Video
Internet - www.usitrafficschool.com
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Statewide |
800-505-5095 |
USI has been
providing traffic school courses available in the convenience
of your home since 1993. We have serviced almost 3 million
customers
since that time and have become the most trusted and
reliable
traffic school course available. Customer service is
available 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year to assist you in completing your
traffic school course.
We guarantee you'll be satisfied or your money back.
The course is also available in spanish.
DVD course available in English/Spanish at the following
locations:
Blockbuster video
Blockbuster.com
Publix Super Markets in the video kiosk
Public libraries throughout the state
Internet course available at:
www.usitrafficschool.com |
#1 Lowest Price Traffic School,
Lowestpricetrafficschool.com
(English)
Laescuelitabarata.com
(Spanish), pick Internet,
DVD, Video, or Classroom - 100 FL Locations, Inc. |
Statewide |
800-729-1460 |
Online traffic
school for tickets and driver education courses required
to obtain a Florida learner's permit approved by Florida
DHSMV and the National Safety Commission. Available
in English at www.LowestPriceTrafficSchool.com
and Spanish at www.LaEscuelitaBarata.com.
Choose Internet, DVD, Video, or Classroom at one of
our 100 Florida locations. Site features lowest price
guarantee and electronic traffic school certificates.
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#1National Traffic Safety
Institute NTSI.com
Spanish/English Internet or CLassroom |
Statewide |
800-654-6874 |
The National
Traffic Safety Institute, established in 1974, offers
a New approach to driving safety. Personal accountability
is stressed as the student explores an interactive curriculum
based upon proven behavioral modification principals.
We stress the importance of personal choice in behavioral
change.
The classes we offer onsite, online, and through
various other channels of published media share a
common goal - making drivers safer. Our workshops
are interactive and allow for instant feedback from
the participant. Our online and printed sessions are
enhanced with visually attractive media and entertaining
examples that make learning easier and more effective.
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COMEDY TRAFFIC SCHOOL...FOR
LESS MONEY, CHEAP Traffic School (Internet, Classroom,
Booklet, Video, DVD) English or Espanol, FunnyInFlorida.com
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Statewide |
800-252-9951 |
FUNNY
in FLORIDA (a Traffic Safety Consultants, Inc., company)
has been using COMEDY to help students laugh and learn
for 30 years. Our HILARIOUS and ENTERTAINING courses
are statistically proven to help students become safer
drivers and save lives. The courses are DHSMV-approved
and we never charge hidden fees. Whether you're taking
traffic school or would like to operate one, we have
a website to meet your needs! It is...
...SIMPLE…FAST…FUN…
www.FUNNYinFLORIDA.com
offers motorists who have received a ticket a wide
array of 4-hour COMEDY COURSES to make traffic school
a breeze: 1) Florida's FUNNIEST Internet course; 2)
the first ever DHSMV-approved booklet; 3) the most
entertaining traffic school DVD ever produced; and
4) convenient comedy classroom locations. We also
have the 8-hour Intermediate course; the 12-hour Advanced
Driver Improvement course; and for aspiring motorists,
the 1st Time Driver course and Driver's Permit Online.
...LOWEST COST...
www.TRAFFICSCHOOLAFFILIATE.com
is a site for those wishing to own and operate a successful
traffic school in the state of Florida. Add a link
to your existing website or our professional design
team can build one for you free of charge. We offer
the lowest prices and the best support in Florida.
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...COMEDY COURSES...
www.TRAFFICSCHOOLBOOK.com
is our site dedicated to the first booklet course
to be approved by the Florida DHSMV for the 4-hour
BDI/TCAC program -- a truly ""novel"
approach to traffic safety. Use the site to order
the booklet and more. Hilarious reading!
...GREAT SERVICE...
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| Florida Educational Driving School |
Broward |
954-345-5155 |
Website: www.fedsafe.com |
| Florida Safety Council |
Statewide |
800-372-3335 |
Website: www.floridasafety.org
"Preparing You For A Safer Tomorrow"
Promoting traffic safety has been
a cornerstone of the Florida Safety Council's education
and training since 1953. As a leader in the industry
the Florida Safety Council has over 50 traffic and
safety related courses available on the Internet.
Classroom courses are available at any of FSC's 6
locations throughout Florida. The Florida Safety Council
prides itself in providing only the highest quality
safety education at an affordable price while NEVER
charging hidden fees.
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| National Safety Council |
Statewide |
800-237-0676 |
National Safety
Council is a not-for-profit, public service organization
committed to promoting safety in our workplaces, on
our roads and highways, and in our homes and communities.
National Safety Council is the premier provider of defensive
driver training in the nation. More than 40 years ago,
we were the first organization to offer driver improvement
programs - and 60 million students later; we're still
setting the standard.
With National Safety Council's Florida DDC-Online
you can receive this training at your convenience
on your personal computer and print your completion
certificate right after you graduate! Using state-of-the-art
animation, graphics, and sound narration, our online
course offers the most engaging, interactive learning
experience than any other online driver improvement
course. Click here to take a free demo and experience
it for yourself.
National Safety Council provides Florida motorists
the 4-hour Basic Driver Improvement course for the
purposes -
TCAC - Traffic Collision Avoidance
Course (TCAC)
COURT REQUIRED - Point Reduction
COURT ORDER - Driver Improvement (BDI)
INSURANCE DISCOUNT
Online course, go to www.nscddconline.com/florida
or call us at 800-775-1484.
Classroom programs go to http://www2.nsc.org/training/
to find a classroom near you or call us at 800-237-0676
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| National Online Traffic School
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Statewide |
866-455-8054 |
NATIONALONLINETRAFFICSCHOOL.COM
is your BEST choice for an honest and hassle-free
traffic school on the internet. We have graduated
millions students nationwide. There are absolutely
NO HIDDEN FEES and you can START NOW and PAY LATER!
We offer 24 HOUR LIVE PHONE SUPPORT, and our phones
are staffed by ENGLISH and SPANISH speaking United
States based personnel. Participate online, anytime
by logging on and off at your leisure. The course
is easy to read and OPEN BOOK, so passing is a snap!
Is your due date coming up soon? No problem! Rush
certificate delivery available too!
If you prefer a live class, YellowTicket.com
is your BEST choice. Our unique live classes are in
restaurants, not hotels or stuffy conference rooms,
and they all include LUNCH or DINNER! We also issue
certificates instantly upon completion. Visit our
website for class schedules and locations.
Start Now, Pay later
No Hidden Fees
Easy to read, easy to pass
Live Telephone Support (available 24/7)
Rush certificate delivery available
ONLINE course available at NationalOnlineTrafficSchool.com
or 866-455-8054
LIVE CLASS available at YellowTicket.com
or 888-750-6400
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| Wise Traffic School |
Statewide |
877-885-8843 |
www.wisetrafficschool.com
“WISE Driving Saves Lives”
-On-line Basic Driver Improvement Course: taken to keep points off your driver’s license.
-On-line Traffic Collision Avoidance Course: taken of ordered by Florida DHSMV.
-In-person Basic Driver Improvement Course: taken to keep points of your driver’s license. Offered in Brevard County, FL.
-NO HIDDEN FEES
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