Florida: Full Rule Record
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Florida's pre-conviction election mechanism allows eligible individuals to withhold adjudication up to five times during a lifetime, with a frequency limit of once per twelve months. When exercised, the election prevents points from being assessed to the driver's record.
The specific costs and course hours associated with the election vary by approved provider and court jurisdiction rather than being set by a uniform statewide standard. Individuals seeking to use this mechanism should verify current requirements and fees directly with their local court or an approved traffic school provider, as these details differ across the state. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles maintains authoritative guidance on this process through its official website.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| Mechanism | Pre-conviction election |
| What that means | election before conviction prevents points (FL/KY) |
| Eligibility / notes | Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) election within 30 days of citation; clerk of court; points not assessed. |
| Frequency | up to 5x lifetime, once / 12 months |
| Points effect | withholds points (no adjudication) |
| Governing statute | Fla. Stat. § 318.14(9) |
| Confidence | High |
Primary source: https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/education-courses/driver-improvement-schools/. Verified June 2026. How we compile this.
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