Yes. Completing the Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course in connection with a qualifying citation election prevents points for that citation from being added to your Florida driving record. The violation is recorded as adjudication withheld — meaning you are not convicted of the infraction.
The course does not remove points already on your record from previous violations.
How the Florida Point System Works
Florida tracks traffic violations using a point system. When you are convicted of a traffic infraction, points are added to your driving record. If you accumulate too many points in a given period, your license is automatically suspended:
12 points within 12 months — 30-day suspension
18 points within 18 months — 3-month suspension
24 points within 36 months — 1-year suspension
Completing the BDI course through election prevents the points for that citation from being added, which helps you stay below these thresholds.
What "Adjudication Withheld" Means
When you elect and complete the BDI course for a qualifying citation, the court records the violation as adjudication withheld. This means you are not found guilty of the infraction. No points are assessed and the violation does not count as a conviction on your Florida driving record.
Requirements to Prevent Points
To use the Florida BDI course to prevent points, you must:
Notify the clerk of court in the county where the citation was issued of your election within 30 days of the citation date
Pay the election fee to the clerk at the time of election
Complete the Driving Logic BDI course and pass the final exam before your court deadline
Not hold a CDL, not have elected BDI in the preceding 12 months, and not have exceeded 8 lifetime elections
How Often You Can Use the Course to Prevent Points
You may elect the Florida BDI course to prevent points once per 12-month period and up to 8 times in your lifetime under Florida Statute 318.14(9), effective July 1, 2024. The 12-month period is calculated from the citation date, not the calendar year.
How Driving Logic Reports Your Completion
After you pass the final exam, Driving Logic submits your completion to the FLHSMV electronically within 1 business day. The FLHSMV processes the submission instantly. You can verify the update on your Florida driving record at flhsmv.gov after 1 business day.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Points prevented | Yes — for the qualifying citation elected |
Points removed from prior violations | No |
Legal outcome | Adjudication withheld — not a conviction |
Election limit | Once per 12-month period |
Lifetime election limit | 8 times |
CDL holders eligible | No |
Reporting to FLHSMV | Within 1 business day of passing the exam |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the course prevent points if I take it voluntarily without a citation? No. The point prevention benefit only applies when you formally elect the course in connection with a qualifying citation. Voluntary enrollment does not prevent points.
What if I elected the course but do not finish before my deadline? If you fail to complete the course before your court deadline, the points for the citation may be added to your record and you may face additional penalties. Complete the course as early as possible if a deadline applies.
Can I use the course for more than one citation at the same time? No. You may only elect the BDI course once per 12-month period. If you have multiple citations, only one can be addressed through BDI election within any 12-month window.
When will my driving record reflect the update? Driving Logic submits your completion to the FLHSMV within 1 business day of passing the exam. The FLHSMV processes the submission instantly. Check your record at flhsmv.gov after 1 business day has passed.