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OnlineTrafficEducation.com provides an easy, affordable, and state-approved option to take your Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) Course online from any county in Florida. If you have a traffic citation in Florida, or you have received a notification from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) to take this course, you can count on our services.
What is a Basic Driver Improvement Course?
The Basic Driver Improvement Course in Florida focuses on the essential skills required to drive safely and defensively. It is a state-approved course on Florida traffic laws periodically updated and revised every 4 hours.
As listed under Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles:
“When you complete the driver improvement course adjudication is withheld, or no points will accrue to your record.”
This course is the most frequently taken option amongst Floridians who:
- Received a non-criminal moving violation (e.g., speeding, red-light violation)
- Were involved in a crash, and the court or FLHSMV ordered them to complete a course
- Want to avoid having points on their record
- Want to lessen the penalties of their insurance or qualify for a safe-driver discount
Why Take the BDI Course in Florida?
A Basic Driver Improvement Course is beneficial in so many ways:
✅ Keep Points Off Your Record
As per Florida Statute §318.14(9) eligible drivers may opt to attend a BDI course, within 30 days of being cited, to avoid points being administered under their record.
leg.state.fl.us/statutes §318.14
✅ Avoid Insurance Increases
Florida law provides a safe harbor to drivers who complete an approved BDI course — your insurance provider cannot raise your premium for a non-criminal infraction provided you complete the course within the stipulated timeframe.
✅ Fulfill Court or DHSMV Mandates
Some drivers may be required by the court or the state to complete a BDI course after being involved in an at-fault crash or accruing several driving violations. All official requirements are satisfied with our online course.
✅ Upgrade Your Driving Aptitude
This course goes beyond legal requirements by equipping you with the tools to become a safer driver. You will be more confident driving on expansive Florida highways and will be more adept to handle the varying road conditions between I-95 in Miami and I-75 along the Gulf Coast.
How to Complete the Florida BDI Course
OnlineTrafficEducation.com makes the course hassle-free.
- Choose to Attend the Course
You must notify the Clerk of Court in the county you cited to plead traffic school within 30 days of the citation.
- Sign Up for the Course
You will be able to take our approved Florida Basic Driver Improvement Course. You may begin right away as there are no set appointments to take the course.
- Finish the Course at Your Convenience
The state of Florida mandates that the BDI course be no less than 4 hours which the learner can split in any number of intervals on any of the approved devices (desktop, tablet, or smartphone).
- Obtain Your Certificate of Completion
After all course materials are completed, the state of Florida mandates all students be provided a certificate of completion for submission to your county’s Clerk of Court. We will provide this to you.
- Certificate Submission
Make sure to submit your certificate within the allotted timeframe set by the county (typically within 60–90 days). Most clerks will accept certificates via email or through an online upload option.
Recognized in Every County in Florida
Our course approval extends to all 67 Florida counties, including:
Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Orange, Duval, Polk, Lee, Collier, Pasco, Volusia, Seminole, Sarasota, Manatee, Marion, Lake, and all others.
Each county’s Clerk of Court provides a submission portal, or you may submit it in person:
- miamidadeclerk.gov
- hillsclerk.com
- myorangeclerk.com
- browardclerk.org
- duvalclerk.com
Certificates from OnlineTrafficEducation.com are recognized by these county offices.
DHSMV Authority & Compliance in Florida
The Basic Driver Improvement Course is offered by OnlineTrafficEducation and is the contracted service of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, thus ensuring our compliance with the state.
For state information, use the following links:
- FLHSMV Driver Improvement Schools
- FLHSMV Course FAQ
- Florida Statutes §318.14
Benefits of Choosing OnlineTrafficEducation.com
- Approved by FLHSMV and Other State Agencies
- Recognized Across All Florida Counties
- Available Immediately
- Designed for Use on Mobile Devices
- Automatic Saving of Progress
- Includes Certificate of Completion
A balanced approach to safety, precision, and full regulatory adherence enables you to fulfill your obligations effortlessly and securely.
All Set to Go?
Prevent points, safeguard your insurance, and fulfill your Florida legal obligations.
Access your Basic Driver Improvement Course by clicking the link below and keep driving safely.
