It depends on why you are taking the course.
If you are electing the course to prevent points on a citation: Yes. You must notify the clerk of court in the county where your citation was issued before completing the course. This election must be made within 30 days of your citation date. If you are court-ordered: No pre-enrollment notification is needed — the court has already issued the order. Confirm the course satisfies your order and check your deadline. If you are taking the course voluntarily: No. Enroll directly at drivinglogic.com with no court contact required.
The Election Process — What You Must Do Before Enrolling
If you are using the BDI course to prevent points from a qualifying citation, Florida law requires you to formally elect this option with the county clerk before taking the course. Here is what that involves:
Step 1: Contact the clerk of court in the county where your citation was issued. You can typically do this in person, by mail, or through the county's online portal — contact your specific county clerk to confirm their accepted methods. Step 2: Notify the clerk that you are electing the BDI course option for your citation. Step 3: Pay the election fee required by the clerk. Step 4: Enroll in and complete the Driving Logic Florida BDI course before the completion deadline given by your county.
Why This Step Matters
Missing the 30-day election window forfeits your ability to use the BDI course for point prevention on that citation. If the deadline passes without an election, points will be added to your record upon conviction and the BDI election option is no longer available for that ticket.
Enrolling in the Driving Logic course does not notify the court. The election is a separate step that only the student can complete.
Deadlines
Election deadline: 30 days from the citation date (Florida Statute 318.14(4))
Completion deadline: 60–90 days from the citation date to complete the course and submit proof, depending on your county. Contact the clerk of court to confirm the exact deadline for your county.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Election track — notify court first | Yes — within 30 days of citation date |
Court-ordered — notify court first | No — court has already issued the order |
Voluntary — notify court first | No |
Election deadline | 30 days from citation date |
Completion deadline | 60–90 days from citation date (varies by county) |
Does enrolling notify the court | No — these are separate steps |
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I already enrolled in the course but have not notified the court yet? Contact the clerk of court for your county immediately. The 30-day election window runs from your citation date, not from when you enrolled. If you are still within the window, you can still make the election. If the window has passed, the election may no longer be available for that citation — contact your court for guidance.
How do I find the clerk of court for my county? The court information is typically printed on the back of your traffic citation. You can also search for your county clerk's office at the Florida Association of Court Clerks website or by searching your county name plus "clerk of court" online.
Does Driving Logic handle the court election for me? No. Driving Logic's role is to provide the course and report your completion to the FLHSMV. The election step with the county clerk is the student's responsibility.
What is the election fee? The election fee is set by each county and varies. Contact the clerk of court in the county where your citation was issued for the exact amount.