• Point Reduction in Michigan

    Determine Your “Course” of Action

    Michigan allows a one-time opportunity to remove points from your driving record by completing a Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC). Before enrolling, wait to receive a notification letter from the Secretary of State (SOS) regarding your eligibility.

    You will be eligible if:

    • You possess a valid non-commercial MI driver's license, with less than two points on your driving record
    • The violation was not committed in a commercial vehicle
    • The violation was not a criminal offense
    • The citation is course eligible (The SOS provides a list of "eligible" infractions)

    You won't be eligible if:

    • You are currently in the 60-day period of BDIC eligibility for a previous traffic citation
    • You have already had points dismissed under this program
    • Your MI driver's license is restricted, suspended, or revoked
    • You have three or more points on your driving record
    • You held a commercial driver's license at the time of the citation

    Complete a MI Basic Driver Improvement Course

    You will have 60 days to complete the course. You must enroll in a state-approved course to receive credit. Depending on the course provider, you may be given the option to complete the class either online or in a classroom setting. On-site classes generally last six hours. Prices vary by program.

    Submit Requirements to the Court

    Upon successfully completing the course, the provider will electronically notify the SOS. Some schools may give you a completion certificate for your personal records. Otherwise, no action is required from you on alerting the SOS.

    Check Your Michigan Driving Record

    After completing the course, check your driving record for accuracy. Verify that the SOS did not add any points from the ticket. Keep in mind that the violation will still appear. If you're a probationary driver this may subject you to a Driver Assessment Reexamination and possible loss of driving privileges.

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    Get an Auto Insurance Discount

    Completing the course will stop the SOS from showing your ticket information to your car insurance provider. Nevertheless, if you still feel your current car insurance rates are unaffordable, take the time to shop around online to compare auto insurance rates from a variety of car insurance companies.

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