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Defensive driving online, 2026
Texas, California and Florida each run a different program. Here is what each state says the course does and what Aceable charges.
Aceable TX and California DMV, read Oct 5, 2026. See source
Defensive driving courses let eligible drivers dismiss a traffic ticket, reduce points or lower their insurance rate - depending on the state. Texas uses TDLR-approved driver safety courses for ticket dismissal. California uses traffic violator school to keep a one-point citation off the insurance record. Florida's Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) program reduces points for non-criminal violations124.
These are not the same as drivers ed. If you need a first license, see the drivers ed page.
| If you are asking | Start with | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Got a ticket in Texas? | Get court permission, then enroll in a TDLR course | Texas guide |
| Got a ticket in California? | Ask the judge if traffic school is offered | California guide |
| Got a ticket in Florida? | BDI: 4 hours, authorized for all counties | Florida guide |
| State program | What it does | Aceable listed price | With offer shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas - online1 | Dismisses one ticket per 12 months (with court permission) | $49 | $29 |
| Texas - hands-free audio1 | Same ticket dismissal, hands-free format | $64 | $39 |
| California - traffic school3 | Citation not reported to insurer; stays on record; once in 18 months | $49 | $29 |
| Florida - BDI4 | Points reduction for non-criminal violations; 4 hours; all counties | $34.95 | $5.94 |
| Source | Aceable TX, CA DMV, FL BDI pagesRead Oct 5, 2026 | Aceable listed price, read Oct 5, 2026Read Oct 5, 2026 | Aceable offer shown, Oct 5, 2026Read Oct 5, 2026 |
Offers change; the course page shows the current price. TX and CA courses are 6 hours; FL BDI is 4 hours.
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Good for defensive driving, traffic school and BDI in Texas, California and Florida
Also on Aceable's site
Texas requires you to get court permission before enrolling in a defensive driving course1.
Texas: once per 12 months. California: once in any 18-month period12.
Make sure your DMV or court accepts the course before you pay.
Florida BDI is not available to CDL holders4.
Yes. Texas law requires you to get court permission before enrolling. Enrolling without it does not count1.
In California, traffic violator school keeps a one-point citation from your insurer; the citation still stays on your driving record2. New York runs a different program (PIRP) that reduces points and lowers the base insurance rate. See drivers ed and traffic school for New York.
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