If you have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and have been cited for speeding more than 30 MPH over the limit, you may not attend traffic school. If you have taken a traffic school (BDI) course to dismiss a ticket within the past 12 months, or if you have elected five times within your lifetime, you cannot take a traffic school course. California Online Traffic School. California traffic school is available to drivers who want to maintain safe driving habits and stay up to date on CA traffic laws and regulations. CA online traffic school is a flexible option for drivers who need to improve their driving skills on their own schedule.
Florida 4 Traffic School (Basic Driver Improvement)
Traffic School for Tickets and Moving Violations
The BDI Course is taken for moving violations - the most common reason drivers take this traffic school course is for speeding tickets to avoid points. Completing Traffic School keeps Safe Driver status and auto insurance rates lower.
- Also known as Defensive Driving
- In most cases taking this course will avoid points on your driving record for speeding, running a red light or stop sign and other moving violations.
- TCAC - this is also the Traffic Collision Avoidance Course
- 4 hours long (DMV Requirement)
- Users are not required to complete the entire course in one session
- The approved traffic school will provide a completion Certificate
- Drivers that complete this course avoid points on their driving record
4 hour Traffic School Course More Information
8 Hour Traffic School
Judge Ordered / Intermediate Traffic School
The 8 hour Traffic School is also known as Intermediate Driver Improvement and Defensive Driving. This course is usually taken because of a judge or court order.
Some Florida counties allow you to take this course for a second traffic ticket if you have already completed the 4 hour Basic Driver Improvement course in the last 12 months. This means you complete both a 4-hour and a 8-hour Traffic School course all within a 12 month period for 2 separate tickets to avoid points. Please check with your county to ensure they allow the 8 hour Intermediate Course.
12 Hour Traffic School (ADI)
Suspended License / Hardship License 12 Hour Course for Excessive Points
Hardship License - as soon as you register and receive an Enrollment Letter you can apply for a Hardship License which allows you to drive to and from work.
Reinstate Suspended License - if your drivers license was suspended for too many points you are required to complete the 12 hour ADI Course to reinstate your license once you complete the suspensions period.
3 Crashes in 3 Years - when convicted of 3 crashes within a 3 year period you may be required to complete the 12 hour Advanced Driver Improvement course.
Florida Mature Driver Course
Insurance Discount for Drivers Over 55
If you are driver with a Florida drivers license that is 55 or older you qualify for a mandatory discount on your auto insurance of 10% a year if you complete the Florida Auto Insurance Discount Course
Some auto insurance companies honor this course starting at age 50.
We recommend you check with your auto insurance company before completing this six hour course. In some cases you may have been given a seniors discount.
The typical savings for completing the Mature Driver Insurance discount course is $100 a year for three years for a total of $300.
About These Courses
All of the Courses listed here are approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles in all 67 Florida Counties. following is more detail on each course
4 Hour Traffic School - How it works
The 4 Hour Traffic School course is organized into sections or modules and each section has a required amount of time but you can take as long as you like. When you finish all the sections you will take the final test and you must get at least 80% to pass. You have 3 chances to pass the test. If you do not pass the final test you will have to signup again for the course but there is no charge.
Topics Covered in the 4 hour Traffic School Course
- Traffic Crashes
- Dealing with Fatigue
- Avoiding DUI
- Car Accident Dynamics
- Safety Equipment in You Car
- How to Avoid a Crash
- Following Distance (Tailgating)
- Speed Limits
8 Hour Intermediate Traffic School - How it works
The 8 hour traffic school course is divided into 15 sections. As the name suggests a student must spend a minimum of 8 hours in the course. The course will display a timer and let the student know how much time must be spent in each section and keep track of the time you spend in each section. Like all the courses the student can login and logout on their schedule and use any computer. At the end of each section there is a quiz and at the end of course there is a test.
Topics Covered in the 8 hour Traffic Intermediate School Course
- Introduction
- Traffic Crash Problem - Magnitude & Factors
- Crash Dynamics
- Crash Prevention Techniques
- Distances & Vehicle Emergencies
- Sharing the Road
- Effects of Alcohol & Drugs
- Legal & Financial Consequences
- Safety Belts & Head Rests
- Child Restraints & Safety Equipment
- Stress & Fatigue
- Emotional Distress & Attitude and Driving
- Florida Traffic Laws
- Road Signs, Traffic Signals, & Road Markings
- Proper Response to Emergency Vehicles & Safety Equipment
12 Hour Traffic School - How it Works
The 12 Hour Traffic School course also called ADI (Advanced Driver Improvement) is commonly by drivers that have had their license suspended. By registering for the 12 hour traffic school course students can apply for a hardship license. The 12 hours of the course cannot be completed in one day - the fastest a student can complete the course is over 2 days. Like all traffic school courses the student can login and logout on their schedule.
Out of State Tickets
If you have a Florida drivers license and receive a traffic ticket in another state you do NOT have the option of taking a Florida traffic school course to avoid points on your drivers license.
The out of state ticket information will be transmitted to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and you will receive the appropriate points on your Florida drivers license.