Who Is Eligible to Take the Florida Basic Driver Improvement Course?
Any licensed Florida driver who received a citation in, or resides in, Duval, Clay, or Nassau County can take the Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course. You may be required to take it, or you may choose to take it voluntarily.
Drivers Who Choose to Take the Course to Avoid Points
If you received a qualifying traffic citation, you may elect to take the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course instead of having points added to your driving record. This is called a course election.
To elect the BDI course for a citation:
Your citation must be a qualifying offense under Florida law
You must elect the course before your court date
You may only elect the course once per 12-month period
You may elect the course up to 8 times in your lifetime
As of July 1, 2024, Florida law increased the lifetime election limit from 5 to 8 times under Florida Statute 318.14(9).
Drivers Who Are Court-Ordered to Take the Course
A court may order you to complete the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course as part of a traffic violation proceeding. If a court has ordered you to take the course, you must complete it by the deadline given by the court.
Before enrolling, confirm with your court that the Driving Logic Florida Basic Driver Improvement course satisfies your specific court order.
Drivers Who Take the Course Voluntarily
Any licensed Florida driver in the covered counties may take the Florida Basic Driver Improvement course voluntarily at any time to refresh their knowledge of Florida traffic laws and safe driving practices.
Taking the course voluntarily does not apply a point prevention benefit to your record. The point prevention benefit only applies when you elect the course in connection with a qualifying citation.
County Availability
The Driving Logic Florida Basic Driver Improvement course is currently available to drivers who received a citation in, or reside in, Duval, Clay, or Nassau County. Let us know and we can help if you are unsure whether the course is available for your situation.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Who can take the course | Licensed Florida drivers in Duval, Clay, or Nassau County |
Election limit | Once per 12-month period |
Lifetime election limit | 8 times (as of July 1, 2024) |
Court-ordered enrollment | Yes — confirm course is accepted with your court |
Voluntary enrollment | Yes, at any time |
Point prevention | Only applies when electing in connection with a qualifying citation |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my citation qualifies for a Florida Basic Driver Improvement course election? Check your citation paperwork or contact the court listed on your citation. The court can confirm whether your citation is eligible. Let us know and we can help with guidance before you enroll.
What happens if I have already used all 8 of my lifetime elections? If you have used all 8 lifetime elections, you are no longer eligible to elect the course in lieu of a court appearance. You may still take the course voluntarily, but it will not prevent points from being added to your record. Contact the court listed on your citation for information about your options.
Can I take the course if I have an out-of-state license? Let us know and we can help. Eligibility for point prevention depends on your specific situation and the requirements of the court or agency involved.
Does taking the course voluntarily count as one of my 8 lifetime elections? No. Voluntary enrollment does not use one of your 8 lifetime elections. Elections are only counted when you formally elect the course in connection with a qualifying citation.