What Is My Citation Number for the Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) Course?
Learn what a citation number is, where to find it on your traffic ticket, and what to enter when enrolling in the Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) Course with Driving Logic.
When you enroll in the Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) Course, you will be asked to enter a citation number. Most drivers will only need a citation number — not a case number.
What Is a Citation Number?
A citation number is the unique identifier printed on your traffic ticket at the time of the stop. It is always 7 characters long and contains a combination of letters and numbers, such as ABC123D.
Your citation number is not the same as your case number. Most drivers enrolling in the Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) Course will only need their citation number.
Where Do I Find My Citation Number?
Your citation number is printed on the traffic ticket the officer gave you. It is typically labeled "Citation Number," "Ticket Number," or "Uniform Traffic Citation Number."
If you no longer have your ticket, you may be able to locate your citation number by:
Checking any correspondence from your attorney, if you have one
Logging in to the court's online portal, if your county offers one
Contacting the court listed on your ticket directly
What If My Attorney Gave Me a Combined Number?
Some attorneys include both the case number and the citation number together in a single string, such as 2025-TR-012345, ABC123D. If that is what you have, here is how to read it:
The 7-character alphanumeric code — for example,
ABC123D— is your citation number. Enter this in the citation number field.The longer number — for example,
2025-TR-012345— is your case number. If the enrollment form asks for a case number, enter it in the case number field without dashes:2025TR012345.
The citation number is always 7 characters and always contains both letters and numbers. If you are unsure which part of a combined string is your citation number, look for the 7-character code.
What If I Received a Letter from the FLHSMV Instead of a Traffic Ticket?
Some drivers are directed to take the Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) Course through a letter from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) rather than a traffic citation. If that describes your situation, you do not have a citation number.
When enrolling, enter seven zeros —0000000 — in the citation number field and continue.
What If I Do Not Have a Citation Number for Any Other Reason?
If you do not have a citation number and did not receive an FLHSMV letter — for example, if you are taking the course voluntarily or under a court order that did not produce a citation number — enter seven zeros —0000000 — in the citation number field and continue enrollment.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
What a citation number looks like | 7 characters, letters and numbers combined (example: |
Where to find it | Your traffic ticket |
Received an FLHSMV letter, no ticket | Enter |
No citation number for any other reason | Enter |
Case number | A separate field — most drivers do not need this |
Frequently Asked Questions
I only have my traffic ticket. Do I need anything else to enroll in the Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) Course? No. Your citation number from your traffic ticket is all you need for the citation number field. Most drivers do not need a case number. I received a letter from the FLHSMV telling me to take the course. What do I enter for my citation number? Enter seven zeros — 0000000 — in the citation number field. You do not need a traffic citation to enroll. My citation number does not look like the 7-character format described here. What should I do? Send us a message and a member of our team will help you confirm what to enter before you complete enrollment. Do I need a case number to enroll? Most drivers do not need a case number. A case number is only relevant if your citation resulted in a formal court proceeding. If you are unsure, send us a message and we will help you.