Basic Driver Improvement Course
BDIC
Overseen by Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State), Driver Education Unit
- What it does
If a driver completes and passes the course, the department adds the ticket to the driving record but does not post the points, and neither is reported to the driver's insurance company.
What the source says
“If you successfully complete and pass BDIC, the department will add the ticket to your driving record but won’t post the points. Neither will be reported to your insurance agency.”
Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) eligibility | Michigan Department of State, read October 7, 2026
- Who can take it
If a driver is eligible, the Michigan Department of State sends a letter saying the driver has 60 days to enroll in and complete the course, if the driver chooses to do so.
What the source says
“If you’re eligible to enroll in BDIC, the Michigan Department of State will send you a letter informing you that you have 60 days to enroll in and complete the course, if you choose to do so.”
Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) eligibility | Michigan Department of State, read October 7, 2026
Tickets received in another state are not eligible for the course.
What the source says
“Out-of-state tickets are not eligible for the Basic Driver Improvement Course.”
Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) eligibility | Michigan Department of State, read October 7, 2026
A person ordered by a court to complete the course must take it whether or not they would otherwise be eligible.
What the source says
“(17) An individual who is ordered by a court to complete a basic driver improvement course shall take the basic driver improvement course whether or not the individual is eligible under subsections (3) and (4).”
Michigan Vehicle Code, MCL 257.320d | Basic driver improvement course, read October 7, 2026
- Course length
A Basic Driver Improvement Course must include at least 4 hours of instruction.
What the source says
“(c) It includes not less than 4 hours of instruction.”
Michigan Vehicle Code, MCL 257.3a | "Basic driver improvement course" defined, read October 7, 2026
- Taking it online
The course can be offered online or in a classroom.
What the source says
“The course can be offered online or in a classroom setting.”
Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) eligibility | Michigan Department of State, read October 7, 2026
- How often
A driver may avoid points only once under this program.
What the source says
“The driver must be eligible to take the course and may only avoid points once under this program.”
Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) eligibility | Michigan Department of State, read October 7, 2026
- Who approves it
The Secretary of State approves course sponsors, and enters into an agreement with them, if the sponsor's course meets the requirements in the law.
What the source says
“(12) The secretary of state shall approve basic driver improvement course sponsors, and enter into an agreement with approved sponsors, if the basic driver improvement course offered by that sponsor satisfies the requirements listed in section 3a.”
Michigan Vehicle Code, MCL 257.320d | Basic driver improvement course, read October 7, 2026
- Good to know
By state law a sponsor cannot charge more than $100 for the course.
What the source says
“Per state law, sponsors can’t charge more than $100 per course.”
Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) eligibility | Michigan Department of State, read October 7, 2026