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Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) — Online
Got your eligibility letter? Your 60-day clock is already running. Finish this state-approved 4-hour course online. We send your completion to the Michigan Department of State for you. The points never touch your record.
- Points never posted to your record.
- The state does not share the ticket with your insurer.
- We file with the SOS for you — nothing to mail.
- SOS-approved — verify us
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- 116,000+ drivers since 2014
Your 60-day window
What's the deadline on your letter?
Your Secretary of State notice has a "complete by" date printed on it. Enter it below and we'll do the math.
Michigan Department of StateEligibility notice
Basic Driver Improvement Course
Driver
Eligible civil infraction
No letter handy? You have 60 days from the date on the notice. Michigan does not grant extensions. Both rules come from state law, MCL 257.320d. The course takes 4 hours, so you can register and finish the same day.
Before you pay
Take this course if all of these are true
The state already checked most of this before mailing your letter. We would rather confirm now than refund you later.
- You received an eligibility letter from the Michigan Department of State.
- You're within 60 days of the date on that letter.
- You hold a valid Michigan license — and don't hold a CDL.
- You've never passed a Basic Driver Improvement Course before.
Your ticket must also be an eligible violation. That means issued in Michigan, not in a commercial vehicle, not a criminal offense, and worth 3 points or fewer. It also can't be one of the violations Michigan excludes outright. If the SOS mailed you the letter, you're almost certainly eligible — the state checks before it writes. Full details in the FAQ, or check the official SOS eligible-tickets list. Want every rule explained, including the edge cases? Read the full eligibility guide.
Don't take our word for it. Highway Traffic School is an approved Michigan BDIC sponsor — the Secretary of State's BDIC page links the official approved-sponsor list →
How it works
How the Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course works
- Day 0 Your letter arrives Day 0: the Secretary of State mails your eligibility notice by first-class mail. The date on that letter starts the clock, and the “complete by” date is printed on it.
- Day 60 Deadline — no extensions Day 60: your completion must be with the Secretary of State. Michigan law does not allow extensions, so a missed window puts the points and the violation on your record.
- Register in minutes and take the 4-hour course any time in the window — you can finish it in one sitting (day 0–60)
- Michigan Secretary of State Your eligibility letter arrives The Department of State mails eligible drivers a notice by first-class mail. Your 60-day clock starts on the notice date, and the exact deadline is printed on the letter. Day 0
- You Register in minutes Express Checkout takes a few minutes on your phone. Start the course immediately — day or night. In your 60 days
- You Finish the 4-hour course Ten short units at your own pace. Log in and out whenever — your progress saves automatically. The 25-question final is open book, and retakes are free and unlimited. 4 hours
- Highway Traffic School We file your completion with the state When you pass, we file electronically with the Michigan Department of State within 48 hours. No paperwork, nothing to mail, no extra charge. The points are never posted to your record, and the state does not share the ticket with your insurer. When you pass
What's in the course
Ten short units. Four hours. Done.
Michigan requires every BDIC to include at least four hours of instruction. Ours is built to make those hours painless. The lessons are in plain language. They cover defensive driving, Michigan traffic law and crash avoidance. Practice quizzes make the final feel like a formality.
10 short units
bite-size lessons
4 hours
the state minimum
Open-book final
25 questions, 70% to pass
Free retakes
unlimited, no fine print
Any device
phone, tablet, laptop
Save & resume
progress saves itself
116,000+
drivers served since 2014
4.9★
2,766 Google reviews
Instant
free certificate the moment you pass
Questions, in the order people ask them
Michigan BDIC FAQ
What is the Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC)?
The BDIC is the State of Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course: an optional, state-approved 4-hour course for Michigan drivers. It's for drivers who receive an eligibility notice from the Department of State after a qualifying ticket. Pass it within 60 days of your notice and two things happen. The state will not enter the points on your driving record. And it won't share the ticket information with your insurance company. Highway Traffic School is an approved Michigan BDIC sponsor, and our course is $39.95, fully online.
Am I eligible for the BDIC?
The Department of State decides, and eligible drivers get a letter in the mail. In general, you qualify if all of these are true. You hold a valid, non-commercial Michigan license. You had two or fewer points on your record when the ticket was issued. The ticket is a civil infraction worth three points or fewer. You weren't driving a commercial vehicle. And you've never passed a BDIC before. Some tickets are excluded no matter the points. The SOS publishes the full list of eligible tickets. Check the rules and that list on the Department of State's BDIC eligibility page at michigan.gov/bdic.
What does passing the course actually do?
The points never go on your driving record. The ticket shows at zero points. The Department of State also keeps the violation away from your insurance company. The ticket itself stays on file, and any fine or court cost is still owed.
How long do I have to finish?
60 days from the date on your Department of State notice. The exact deadline is printed on your letter. You must enroll, complete, and pass within that window.
My deadline is very close — can I still finish in time?
Yes. You can register and start immediately, and the course takes four hours. The Department of State goes by the day you finish, not the day we file, so finishing on your deadline day still counts. We file your completion electronically within 48 hours. Questions first? Email support@highwaytrafficschool.com, or text or call 1-888-406-1726, Mon–Sat, 7am–7pm PT.
Can I get an extension?
No. Michigan law doesn't allow the Department of State to grant extensions. If you miss your deadline, the points and violation go on your record. They also become available to your insurance company.
How many times can I take the BDIC?
You can only pass the BDIC once in your lifetime. Within your 60-day window you can attempt the exam as many times as you need. But once you've passed a BDIC, you can't use the BDIC program again for a future ticket. (If you missed a previous 60-day window without ever passing, the state may find you eligible again for a later ticket.)
What if I don't pass the final exam?
You will, eventually. The final is 25 questions, open book, 70% to pass, and retakes are free and unlimited.
Do you send my completion to the state, or do I?
We do. When you pass, we electronically submit your completion to the Michigan Department of State. It's free, with nothing for you to mail. You also get a free downloadable certificate for your records.
I have a CDL. Can I take this course?
No. If you hold a CDL (a commercial driver's license), you can't take the Michigan BDIC. That is true even if you got the ticket in your personal car. The same rule applies if you were ticketed while driving a commercial vehicle.
How do I know Highway Traffic School is legit?
Check us against the official source. The Michigan Department of State publishes a list of approved BDIC sponsors, and we're on it. You'll find the link in the eligibility section above.
How do I pick the best Michigan BDIC online course?
Start with the Secretary of State's approved-sponsor list; a course that isn't on it won't count. Then compare what's included: electronic filing with the Department of State, the certificate, retakes, and whether the price is all-in.
My ticket carries zero points. Is the course still worth taking?
Often, yes. Insurance companies evaluate violations under their own point system. So even a zero-point ticket can raise your rates if they see it. Pass the BDIC and the state won't disclose the ticket to your insurer at all.
A court ordered me to take a BDIC. Does that keep the points off?
Not by itself. Under Michigan law, a court can order you to complete a BDIC whether or not you're eligible for point avoidance. A court-ordered completion keeps the points off your record only if you're independently eligible. That means you also received the Department of State eligibility letter and meet the program's requirements. If you're taking the course by court order, check your paperwork or ask the court what your completion does for you.
Want the whole point system in one place — the speeding bands, the 2-year clock, the 9- and 12-point thresholds? Read the Michigan ticket-points guide.
Your letter came with a deadline. Beat it today.
4 hours. $39.95, everything in. Filed electronically with the Michigan Department of State.
Start My Course — $39.95 →Questions first? Email support@highwaytrafficschool.com any day — we reply 7 days a week · Text or call 1-888-406-1726, Mon–Sat, 7am–7pm PT