The Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course is a state-approved online course for Florida drivers. Completing it in connection with a qualifying citation prevents points from being added to your driving record, reduces your traffic fine by 18%, and protects your insurance rates. This guide covers everything from enrollment through completion.

The Florida BDI course is a 4-hour, 100% online, self-paced course covering traffic collision prevention, Florida traffic laws, DUI prevention, vehicle safety, and safe driving behaviors. It is organized into 8 lessons with 46 topics and is approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).

The course includes a final exam: 40 questions, 80% passing score, open book, no time limit, unlimited retakes at no charge.

Election track: You received a qualifying non-criminal moving violation and want to prevent points. You must elect the course within 30 days of your citation date by notifying the clerk of court in the county where the citation was issued.

Court-ordered track: A judge ordered you to complete the BDI course. Confirm the course and deadline with your court before enrolling.

Voluntary track: Any licensed Florida driver can take the course at any time for an insurance discount or self-improvement. No citation or court order required.

If you are electing the course for a citation, this step must happen first:

Enrolling in the course does not notify the court. The election step is your responsibility.

Visit drivinglogic.com, select Florida Courses, and complete checkout. Your account is created automatically. Course access begins immediately after payment. No app or software download required.

You will need your Florida driver's license information and citation number (7-character alphanumeric code from your ticket) after checkout. If you have no citation number, enter 0000000.

The course is available 24/7, self-paced, and can be completed across as many sessions as needed. Progress saves automatically. Course access is active for 120 days from enrollment — complete the course before your access expires or your court deadline, whichever comes first.

The 8 lessons must be completed in sequence. Timed sections ensure you cannot move faster than the 4-hour minimum. Identity verification questions appear throughout — answer them correctly within the time limit or the course will fail.

To log back in at any time: go to drivinglogic.com, select Log In, and enter your email and password.

After completing the course requirements, check the email address used for enrollment for your certificate PDF. Check spam or junk if it is missing, then contact support through the chat on your course site. Tell us which course you completed and when. Support can review issuance or delivery; this does not itself confirm a resend.

Follow your court or county clerk’s instructions for any proof you must provide and its deadline. Provider reporting obligations and your own court instructions are separate; do not assume that receiving a certificate completes every required submission.

Course completion, provider submission and an update to your driving record are separate stages. A certificate email does not prove that FLHSMV or a court has received or processed your individual report. If your record is missing a completion, contact support through the chat on your course site with the course name, completion date and what the record shows. Mention any approaching deadline.

Follow your court or county clerk’s instructions for any proof you must provide and its deadline. Provider reporting obligations and your own court instructions are separate; do not assume that receiving a certificate completes every required submission.

Point prevention: No points are added to your Florida driving record for the qualifying citation. The violation is recorded as adjudication withheld. 18% fine reduction: Your civil fine is reduced by 18% under Florida Statute 318.14(9), applied by the clerk of court at the time of election. Insurance rate protection: Florida Statute §626.9541 prohibits your insurer from raising your rates, canceling, or non-renewing your policy due to the infraction when adjudication is withheld. Safe driver status retention: If you had safe driver status before the citation, you retain it after completing BDI through election.

If you take the course voluntarily, your certificate may qualify you for an auto insurance discount. Florida law allows insurers to offer up to 10%. Eligibility and amount vary by provider — contact your insurer before enrolling. Submit the certificate directly to your insurer; Driving Logic does not submit to insurance companies.

Election track: - 30 days from citation date — notify clerk of court to elect - 60–90 days from citation date — complete and submit proof (varies by county)

Court-ordered track: - Deadline set by the judge — check court paperwork

Voluntary track: - No deadline (120-day course access window applies)

Do I need to finish the course in one sitting? No. Progress saves automatically. Complete it across as many sessions as needed within 120 days.

Can I take the course on a phone or tablet? Yes. The course works on any smartphone, tablet, or computer with a modern browser. No app required.

What if the FLHSMV does not show my completion? Course completion, provider submission and an update to your driving record are separate stages. A certificate email does not prove that FLHSMV or a court has received or processed your individual report. If your record is missing a completion, contact support through the chat on your course site with the course name, completion date and what the record shows. Mention any approaching deadline.

What if I took the course but my court deadline has passed? Contact your court immediately. Let us know and we can provide documentation of your completion date. Related links: flhsmv.gov.