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St. Petersburg Pinellas County 4-hour BDI course and commercial driver license rules
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Can commercial driver license (CDL) holders in St. Petersburg elect the 4-hour BDI course to keep points off their record?
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Hello Gordon, Under Florida Statute § 318.14(9) and federal motor vehicle safety regulations: - Drivers holding a Commercial Driver License (CDL) are legally barred from electing traffic school to avoid points, regardless of vehicle type - Non-commercial drivers in Pinellas County can elect the 4-hour Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course once every 12 months (up to 5 times in a lifetime) - For non-CDL drivers, completion ensures points are withheld and insurance rates cannot increase for the citation. Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) Course Please let us know if you have any further questions!