Instructions for Driver Improvement School

 

If you desire and are eligible to attend a Driver Improvement School, you must comply with the following instructions:

  1.

Read the affidavit below carefully to be sure you qualify for this option before you sign the sworn affidavit and enroll in a Driver Improvement School. You may print this Affidavit from your computer.

Please Note: A CDL (Commercial Drivers License) Holder may not elect school on any citation.

Please Note: Any driver charged with exceeding the speed limit by 30 M.P.H. or over MAY NOT elect traffic school and there is a MANDATORY court appearance.

AFFIDAVIT TEXT
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I hereby swear or affirm that, subject to the penalty of Perjury and possible Contempt of Court, as of the date, I have not elected as set out in 318.14(9)(a), within the preceding 12 months or more than 5 times in a 10 year period, to have points withheld from my driving record by attending a Driver Improvement School approved by the State in lieu of payment of any civil penalty or court appearance.

FURTHER, I elect to attend a Driver Improvement School approved by the State of Florida, and shall provide a certificate of completion of Driver Improvement School to the County Clerk's Traffic Division (in the county in which I received the citation), within 90 days after receipt of this affidavit. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of your election for school and points will be assessed against your driving record.

I understand that, if I do not complete my Driver Improvement School as scheduled, points will be assessed against me, my driving privileges will be suspended and I will be required to pay a processing fee plus the late fee.

  2. Have your affidavit notarized.
  3.

Make Money Order, Cashier's Check or Certified Check payable to
EDWIN M. FRY JR., CLERK OF COURTS, in accordance with the schedule of fees, as set forth in Florida Statute 318.14(9)(a). NO PERSONAL OR COMPANY CHECKS. NO CASH BY MAIL.

By electing this option you will pay the rate according to the charge shown on the citation indicated in the Fee w/Driving School Chart . In addition, you are responsible for the Driver Improvement School cost.

Make a copy of the affidavit to take to your driving school when you sign up for classes.

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND THE SCHOOL, POINTS WILL BE ASSESSED and your driving privileges will be suspended. Then to regain your driver privileges, you will be required to pay the statutory penalty and the $18.00 late fee to the Clerk's office. To clear the suspension of your driver license you must also pay a reinstatement fee to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Call immediately if instructions are not clear or if you have a question not covered in these instructions: (772) 871-7200