Am I eligible to take this course?
You may be eligible if you received 2 traffic tickets within a 12-month period (calculated from violation date, not calendar year) and have received permission from your court to take an 8-hour IDI course, or if you have been ordered by a judge or traffic hearing officer to complete an 8-hour driver improvement program. You must confirm that the court handling your case accepts an online course before enrolling. CDL holders are not eligible.
Can CDL holders take this course?
No. Drivers who hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL), regardless of the vehicle they were driving at the time of the violation, are not eligible to take a driver improvement course for ticket purposes under Florida Statute 318.14(9).
Do I need to notify the court before enrolling?
If you are electing this course voluntarily for a second ticket, contact the clerk of court in the county where your citation was issued and elect the traffic school option within 30 days of the citation date. If you are court-ordered, follow the instructions in your court order and confirm whether an online course is accepted before enrolling.
Can I take this course if I already took the 4-hour BDI in the past 12 months?
In some Florida counties, including Broward and Miami-Dade, you may be able to take the 8-hour IDI course even if you completed the 4-hour BDI during the same 12-month period. This varies by county. Confirm with the clerk of court in the county where your second ticket was issued before enrolling.
What violations are not eligible for this course?
Violations that do not qualify include: speeding 30 mph or more over the posted speed limit, violations committed while driving a commercial vehicle, and violations by a CDL holder. Confirm eligibility with your court clerk before enrolling.
How many times can I use this course in my lifetime?
Under Florida Statute 318.14(9), drivers may elect a driver improvement course once per 12-month period (calculated from violation date, not calendar year) and no more than 5 times in their lifetime for voluntary elections. Court-ordered attendance operates under different terms. Confirm the specific rules with your court.