FL Traffic School for Florida Driver Licenses and Speeding Tickets
Frequently asked questions are organized by the services that we offer as an online FL traffic school. From defensive driving courses for those who got speeding tickets to Florida driver licenses and learner permits, we provide a plethora of traffic school offerings with online convenience. Please select from below to get answers from our various programs:
- Traffic Ticket Course
- Learners Permit Course for New Drivers and DMV Prep Courses
- 12-Hour ADI Suspended License Course
- Insurance Discount Course
Traffic Ticket Course
- How much is this going to cost me?
- Why is your price so much lower than the other traffic schools?
- When will I get my certificate?
- Can I take the course immediately? Can I take it in sections?
- Is this course state approved?
- Do I need any special type of computer to get on the program?
- Will Web-TV or AOL work with the course?
- Are there videos to download?
- Can I use a Macintosh computer to do the course?
- Can I do the course from several different computers? Like both at home and at work or school? Can I work on it from a friend's house?
- I don't have a computer. Can I still take the course?
- What's your phone number?
- How do you know it is me taking the program and not someone else?
- Do I need a printer to take the program?
- I am new to the Internet. Is this course hard to follow?
- How many times can I elect to attend a driver improvement course?
- Can I take the traffic ticket course if I have a CDL license?
How much is this going to cost me?
We strive to provide the lowest price traffic school in the state where you received your traffic ticket or speeding ticket. Other competing classroom and online Traffic Schools and defensive driving courses and programs typically cost 5-75% more. Many states, such as Florida, require us to collect a state assessment fee. For the Florida DMV, Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, there is a $2.50 state assessment fee. Depending upon the state, there may also be a certificate shipping and handling fee for mailing the certificate to you. For video customers and classroom customers only, there is a $7.50 test grading and classroom surcharge.
Why is your price so much lower than the other classroom or online traffic schools?
- No middleman. We own the course, so there are no franchise fees to pay.
- We keep our overhead low.
- We don't spend a million dollars advertising in yellow pages!
When will I get my certificate?
Your certificate of completion will be processed as soon as you complete the course online and we can send it to you the same day via email or regular mail.
If you are under the purview of the Florida state DMV, you may require expedited delivery of your Florida traffic school certificate of completion. We offer overnight delivery via mail or electronic certificates via email for a nominal fee.
Can I take the course immediately? Can I take it in sections?
Yes, you can take the course immediately, and you can take the course in sections or do it all at once. No wasted Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons sitting in a hotel conference room with 50 other people. It is your choice when and how long you want to work on the course. Many of our customers take the course at work during breaks or late in the evenings at home. Of course, if you prefer, you can sign up for one of our classroom traffic school locations.
Is this course state approved?
Yes, it is approved by the appropriate state approving agency.
Do I need any special type of computer to get on the program?
No. As long as you can get to the Internet, you can use our program.
Will Web-TV or AOL work with the course?
Yes, this program will work with AOL.
No, this program will not work with Web-TV.
No. There are absolutely no downloading requirements.
Can I use a Macintosh computer to do the course?
Yes, you can use a Macintosh computer.
Can I do the course from several different computers? Like both at home and at work or school? Can I work on it from a friend's house?
Yes. You may do the course from someone else's computer.
I don't have a computer. Can I still take the course?
Yes. You may use a computer at the public library or Kinko's or any place that allows access to a computer that can go on the Internet.
You can reach a customer service representative of our traffic school in Florida at the following times:
| Monday | 8am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 8pm |
| Friday | 8am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Sunday | 12 noon - 6pm |
| Toll Free | 1-800-729-2495 |
To sign up only, please call 1-800-Pay-24.95. However, by signing up online, you really help us keep our prices the lowest in the industry.
How do you know it is me taking the program and not someone else?
You are taking the course under penalty of perjury. We assume most people would not commit a crime to let someone else take the course for them. Additionally, we do ask a series of personal security questions to identify you while online.
Do I need a printer to take the program?
No, you do not need a printer. The only thing you may want to print out would be the verification of passing the final exam at the end of the course. However, we will mail you an official State of Florida certificate of completion through the regular mail.
I am new to the Internet. Is this course hard to follow?
No. Many of our customers are new to computers and to the Internet. We have designed this course for beginners and you need no special computer skills. We are also always available to help you via telephone or E-Mail.
How many times can I elect to attend a traffic school or driver improvement course?
Under Florida DMV guidelines, you can elect to attend a driver improvement course only once in any 12-month period and no more than five times in a 10-year period. Other states vary. For questions, please call 1-800-729-2495.
Can I take the traffic ticket course if I have a CDL license?
Unfortunately, holders of Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) are not eligible to elect traffic school per Florida Statute 318.14.
Learner Permits - Florida Only. For other states, please visit www.TestQuestionsAndAnswers.com.
- How old do I need to be before I can sign up for any of the courses?
- What do I need to bring with me when getting my learner permit/driver license?
- What do the DMV written exams cover?
- What are my driving privileges when I turn 15?
- What are my driving privileges when I turn 16?
- What are my driving privileges once I turn 17?
- What happens if I get a ticket before I turn 18?
- What are the benefits of attending a driver improvement course?
- Do I have to pay the civil penalty if I choose to attend a driver improvement course?
- What should I do if I am involved in a crash with an unattended vehicle?
- What does my school attendance record have to do with my driving?
- What do cigarettes have to do with my driving?
- What is the Zero Tolerance rule?
- Is automobile insurance required when I register my vehicle?
- What if I fail to keep insurance on my vehicle that I've registered in Florida?
- What should I do if I am involved in an automobile crash?
How old do I need to be before I can sign up for any of the courses?
Under Florida DMV guidelines, you must be 14 years old or older to sign up and complete a driver ed learner permit course. You may not apply for your learners permit until your 15th Birthday.
What do I need to bring with me when getting my learner permit/driver license?
The DMV requires that you bring the TLSAE/4-hour drug and alcohol awareness course certificate, DMV exam waiver number (if taken online), and the identification documents listed in the front of the Florida Driver Handbook to their office to purchase the Learners Permit license. We have included an excerpt from the Handbook regarding the required identification documents below.
Florida law requires identification, proof of date of birth and social security number (if issued), before a driver license or identification card can be issued. Each U.S. citizen who applies for an original driver license or identification card must submit one of the following three documents:
- Original or certified United States birth certificate, including territories and District of Columbia; or
- Valid United States passport; or
- Certificate of Naturalization
You must also submit the original or certified copy of one of the following:
- Social Security Card.
- School record stating date of birth, which must contain the registrar's signature.
- Transcript of the birth record filed with a public officer charged with the duty of recording certificates.
- Baptism certificate, which shows date of birth and the place of baptism.
- An insurance policy on the customer's life which has been in force for at least two years and has the month, day and year of birth.
- United States military or military dependent identification card.
- Florida or out-of-state driver license, valid or expired.
- Florida license record or identification card record.
- Selective Service Registration (Draft Card).
- Florida Vehicle Registration certificate (HSMV 83399, owner's copy) obtained from the tax collector's office where the customer's vehicle was registered, Florida, or out-of-state registration certificate, if name and date of birth are shown.
- Florida and out-of-state non-driver identification cards (state issued).
- Receipt copy of your last Florida driver license issuance.
- Immigration form I-571.
- Federal form DD-214 (military record).
- Marriage certificate.
- Court order, which includes legal name.
- A Florida voter registration card, which was issued at least 3 months previously.
- Personal identification by an examiner or by a person well known to the examiner.
- Family bible record or birth announcement in baby book.
- Parent consent form of minor.
- Out-of-country driver license or identification card, government issued.
If you are under the age of 18, you must also bring the following:
- Proof of completion of a driver ed course: the Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education Course
- A Parental Consent Form which must be notarized or signed in the presence of a Driver License Examiner
What do the Florida DMV written exams cover?
The written tests consist of the following:
1. 20 multiple choice questions regarding the rules of the road. You must have at least 15 correct answers in order to pass and receive a learner permit.
2. 20 multiple choice questions regarding road signs. You must have at least 15 correct answers in order to pass and receive a learner permit.
You also must pass a vision test using an eye machine with 20/40 or better in both eyes, with or without corrective lenses.
What are my driving privileges when I turn 15?
When you turn 15, you are eligible to earn a learner permit license if you have completed a driver ed course. You must hold your learner permit license for at least twelve months (or until you turn 18) before applying for a full license. Your learner license is valid for six years and is renewable. When you first receive your learner permit license, you are only permitted to drive from 6 am until 7 pm with a licensed driver 21 years of age or older occupying the seat closest to the right of you. After three months, you are permitted to drive until 10 pm with a licensed driver 21 years of age or older occupying the seat closest to the right of you. A learner permit does not give you the right to operate a motorcycle.
What are my driving privileges when I turn 16?
Once you turn 16, you are eligible to earn a full Florida driver license. In order to earn a full Florida driver license, you must meet the following criteria:
1. You must have had a learner license for at least 12 months without a traffic conviction. Teens issued a traffic citation may elect to attend traffic school in order to avoid a conviction.
2. Your parent or guardian must certify that you have at least 50 hours of behind the wheel driving experience, 10 hours of which occurred at night.
Once you receive your Florida driver license, you will only be permitted to drive between 6 am and 11 pm unless you have a licensed driver 21 years of age or older occupying the seat closest to you or you are driving to or from work.
What are my driving privileges once I turn 17?
Once you turn 17, you are eligible to earn a full Florida driver license. In order to earn a Florida driver license, you must meet the following criteria:
1. You must have had a learner license for at least 12 months without a traffic conviction. Teens issued a traffic citation may elect to attend traffic school in order to avoid a conviction.
2. Your parent or guardian must certify that you have at least 50 hours of behind the wheel driving experience, 10 hours of which occurred at night.
Once you receive your Florida driver license or if you received your Floirda driver license prior to your 17th birthday, you will only be permitted to drive between 5 am and 1 am unless you have a licensed driver 21 years of age or older occupying the seat closest to you or you are driving to or from work.
What happens if I get a traffic ticket before I turn 18?
Teens issued a traffic ticket may elect to attend traffic school in order to avoid a conviction. You can only attend traffic school once every twelve months and only 5 times in your entire life. If you receive 6 points on your driving record within 12 months, your driving privileges will automatically be restricted to work purposes for 12 months or until you turn 18. If you receive additional points during your restricted period, the 12 months restriction period will be extended 90 days for each additional point. If you are under the age of 21, stopped by a law enforcement officer, and have a blood alcohol level of .02% or more, you will receive an administrative suspension of 6 months. It is imperative to avoid speeding tickets and other traffic tickets to maintain a good record for insurance and full driving priviledges. The following are a list of traffic infractions and the points associated with them:
| Infraction | Points Assessed Against Florida Driver Licenses |
|---|---|
| Speeding - 15 mph or less over the speed limit | 3 |
| Speeding - 16 mph or more over the speed limit | 4 |
| Speeding resulting in a crash | 6 |
| Moving violation including driving during restricted hours | 3 |
| Moving violation resulting in a crash | 4 |
| Reckless driving | 4 |
| Improper lane change | 3 |
What are the benefits of attending a driver ed/driver improvement course?
Attending a driver ed/driver improvement course will result in the following:
1. No points will be assessed against your driving record.
2. Your insurance company cannot impose any additional premium or refuse to renew a policy for vehicle insurance solely because the insured committed a non-criminal traffic infraction with the exceptions of a second infraction within 18 months, a third infraction in 36 months, or exceeding the speed limit by more than 15 mph.
What should I do if I am involved in a crash with an unattended vehicle?
If you are involved in a crash with an unattended vehicle, you must give the owner of the vehicle your name, address, and tag number in person if possible. If you are unable to find the owner, you must attach the information in a note to the object that was hit. You must also report the accident immediately to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
What does my school attendance record have to do with my driving?
According to the Florida Statutes, once a student accumulates 15 or more unexcused absences in a period of 90 calendar days will be unable to receive or maintain driving privileges.
What do cigarettes have to do with my driving?
In the state of Florida, if you are convicted of possession of tobacco products before the age of 18, you driving privileges will be suspended.
What is the Zero Tolerance rule?
The Zero Tolerance rule means that drivers under the age of 21 with a blood alcohol level of .02% or more will have their Florida driver licenses suspended immediately for six months. A second offense will result in a one year suspension. Refusal to submit to blood alcohol testing will result in a twelve month driver license suspension. A second refusal will result in an eighteen month suspension.
Is automobile insurance required when I register my vehicle?
Yes. If you own a vehicle with at least four wheels and are registering it, you must have insurance. The state of Florida has two motor vehicle insurance laws. The first is the Financial Responsibility Law which requires operators and owners of motor vehicles to be financially responsible for injuries and/or damages they may cause to others when a traffic crash occurs. The second is the No-Fault Law which requires anyone who owns or has registered a vehicle in their name to carry Personal Injury Protection and Property Damage Liability insurance. You must maintain insurance coverage during the entire time that a vehicle with four or more wheels is registered in your name.
What if I fail to keep insurance on my vehicle that I've registered in Florida?
The Florida DMV Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles may suspend your driver license, including your vehicle tag and registration, for up to three years or until proof of required insurance is provided, whichever occurs first.
What should I do if I am involved in an automobile crash?
According to the Florida Driver's Handbook, your responsibilities in the event of a traffic crash are:
1. Stop. If you are in a crash while driving, you must stop. If anyone is hurt, you must get help. You must also be ready to give your name, address, and vehicle registration number and show your driver license to others involved in the crash.
2. Report the crash. If the crash causes injury, death, or property damage, it must be reported. Call the local police, the Florida Highway Patrol, or the county sheriff's office. If the crash involves a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) or results in death, injury, or property damage to the extent a wrecker must tow a vehicle, the officer will fill out a report. If property damage appears to be over $100 and no report is written by an officer, you must make a written report of the crash to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles within 10 days. The officer will provide you with a copy of the form for your records.
3. Move your car if it is blocking traffic. If your car is blocking the flow of traffic, you must move it. If you cannot move it yourself, you must get help or call a tow truck. This is true any time your vehicle is blocking the flow of traffic whether it has been involved in a crash or not.
4. Appear in court. If you are charged in a driving crash, you may have to go to court. The officer who comes to the scene of the crash will file charges against any driver who violated a traffic law. Anyone who is charged will have a chance to explain to the court what happened. The court will then decide what the penalty is. Anyone who is not charged with violating the law may have to come to court as a witness. If you are found at fault in a collision where anyone is injured and transported to a medical treatment facility or it is your second collision in a two-year period, you will be required by law to attend a Traffic Collision Avoidance Course. The traffic school that conducts this course can be found in the yellow pages of your local telephone book under Driving Instruction.
A driver convicted of leaving the scene of a crash involving death or personal injury will have his or her license revoked. The driver is also subject to criminal penalties.
Suspended License-Florida Only.
Please contact our traffic school in Florida if you have questions regarding our ADI Course. Our office hours are Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM. You may also review important information by by reading up on our ADI courses based at our traffic school in Florida.
Insurance Discount Course - Florida Only.
- How much is this going to cost me?
- Why is your price so much lower than the other traffic schools?
- When will I get my certificate and my insurance discount?
- Can I take the course immediately? Can I take it in sections?
- Is this course state approved?
- Do I need any special type of computer to take the course?
- Will Web-TV or AOL work with the course?
- Are there videos to download?
- Can I use a Macintosh computer to do the course?
- Can I do the course from several different computers? Like both at home and at work or school? Can I work on it from a friend's house?
- I don't have a computer. Can I still take the course?
- What's your phone number?
- How do you know it is me taking the program and not someone else?
- Do I need a printer to take the program?
- I am new to the Internet. Is this course hard to follow?
- What state law provides for my insurance discount when I take the course, and what parts of my policy are discounted? How long will my insurance discount last? Are there any restrictions?
- Do I have to be 55 years old before I get the discount?
- How can I determine how much money I will save by completing this course?
- How long is the course?
How much is this going to cost me?
As an online Florida traffic school, we provide the lowest price insurance discount program in the State of Florida at just $14.60 (our competitors charge $34 and up!). Additionally, there is a $5.37 shipping and handling fee for mailing the certificate to you. This additional fee is provided to you at or slightly below our cost - we make no money on shipping and handling fees.
Why is your price so much lower than the other traffic schools?
- No middleman. We own a Florida approved driver improvement course.This enables us to avoid paying franchise fees.
- We keep our overhead low.
- We don't spend a million dollars advertising in the yellow pages!
When will I get my certificate and my insurance discount?
We will send your certificate to you standard mail within one business day of when you complete the course online. If you like, when you complete the course you can select overnight delivery for a nominal fee. When you receive your certificate, you must notify your insurance company to begin receiving the discount. Your insurance company may request a copy of your certificate.
Can I take the course immediately? Can I take it in sections?
Yes, you can take the course immediately, and you can take it in sections or do it all at once. No wasted Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons sitting in a hotel conference room with 50 other people. It is your choice when and how long you want to work on the course. Many of our customers take the course at work during breaks or late in the evenings at home.
Is this course state approved?
Yes, it is approved by the Florida DHSMV (Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles).
Do I need any special type of computer to take the course?
No. As long as you can get to the Internet, you can use our program.
Will Web-TV or AOL work with the course?
Yes, this program will work with Web-TV and AOL.
No. There are absolutely no downloading requirements.
Can I use a Macintosh computer to do the course?
Yes, you can use a Macintosh computer.
Can I do the course from several different computers? Like both at home and at work or school? Can I work on it from a friend's house?
Yes. We do not track which computer you are on. You may do the course from someone else's computer.
I don't have a computer. Can I still take the course?
Yes. You may use a computer at the public library or Kinko's or any place that allows access to a computer that can go on the Internet.
You can reach a customer service representative of our traffic school in Florida at the following times:
| Monday | 8am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 8pm |
| Friday | 8am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Sunday | 12 noon - 6pm |
| Toll Free | 1-800-729-2495 |
To sign up only, please call 1-800-Pay-24.95. However, by signing up at our Florida web traffic school online, you really help us keep our prices the lowest in the industry.
How do you know it is me taking the program and not someone else?
You are taking the course under penalty of perjury. We assume most people would not commit a crime to let someone else take the course for them. Additionally, we do ask a series of personal security questions to identify you while online.
Do I need a printer to take the program?
No, you do not need a printer. The only thing you may want to print out is the verification of passing the final exam at the end of the course. However, we will mail you an official State of Florida certificate of completion through the regular mail.
I am new to the Internet. Is this course hard to follow?
No. Many of our customers are new to computers and to the Internet. We have designed this course for beginners and you need no special computer skills. As a top notch Florida online traffic school that provides traffic school courses nationally and internationally, we are also always available to help you via telephone or E-Mail.
What state law provides for my insurance discount when I take the course, and what parts of my policy is discounted? How long will my insurance discount last? Are there any restrictions?
Florida Statute 627.0652 requires insurance companies to provide a discount for drivers 55 years of age or older who have successfully completed our course. The discount is for the liability (bodily injury and property damage), personal injury protection, and collision portions of your policy…typically around 70%-85% of your current premium charges. Uninsured Motorist and Comprehensive coverage is excluded. The premium reduction is effective for 3 years provided that you are (1) Not involved in an accident for which you are at fault and (2) Not convicted of or plead guilty or nolo contendere to a moving violation. For this reason, if you receive a traffic ticket during this 3-year period, you'll need to go to traffic school (we recommend LowestPriceTrafficSchool.com) so that adjudication is withheld and you can maintain your discount! There is a limit on the times you can go to traffic school to maintain your discount, so drive vigilantly to avoid traffic tickets.
Do I have to be 55 years old before I get the discount?
No. GEICO Insurance Company currently provides the discount for drivers who are 50 years old or older.
How can I determine how much money I will save by completing this course?
Call your insurance company to determine how much they discount your policy for completing the course (typically 5-15%). Then:
- Add up the amount that you are paying on an annual basis for (a) Bodily Injury (b) Property Damage (c) Personal Injury Protection and (d) Collision coverage.
- Multiply that amount by the discount percentage.
- Multiply that amount by 3 years.
- If you're married and your spouse takes the course, double the amount to get your approximate savings.
Many factors affect your rates, but this formula provides you with a rough estimate. Please contact your insurance agent for an exact amount...but make sure they are calculating the discounts as provided by Florida Law.
MyInsuranceDiscount.com's course is 6 hours in length including six 10 minute breaks. You may take the course all at once or over several days or even weeks. It's your choice!
