MI - New Program Helps Drivers Get Traffic Violations Cleared

**StlouisX50** · 03-03-2011, 09:05 AM

http://www.wsjm.com/pages/9318275.ph...tentId=7755663

**StlouisX50** · 03-03-2011, 09:06 AM

You know if they offered these classes for people who get the simple traffic tickets, instead of fines and court, they would not have as many complaints and maybe you would have better drivers out there.

**lugnuts** · 03-03-2011, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by StlouisX50

You know if they offered these classes for people who get the simple traffic tickets, instead of fines and court, they would not have as many complaints and maybe you would have better drivers out there.

but they would never do that because all the care about is the money. with this new program you still have to pay the fine and then additional costs for the class.

this is there way around all the unhappy people complaining about the increased enforcement for revenue enhancement. MI is broke and they are taxing the motorists. by offering the class they get their tax money without pi$$ing off the citizens with increased insurance costs and license suspensions.

**protias** · 03-03-2011, 06:15 PM

Chicago does a similar thing. If you take the class, it doesn't show up on your record. Is that the same with MI?

**The Funk** · 03-04-2011, 07:46 PM

Don't know. Never given the option. Only ticket here was 86 in a 70. No option to do a class.

**chriskohtc** · 03-11-2011, 10:00 PM

Just saw this piece of news. Interesting. Can anyone verify this information??

Originally Posted by http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1627_57170---,00.html

Effective December 31, 2010, the Basic Driver Improvement Course program permits eligible drivers to take a driver improvement course, either on-line or in a classroom.

The Secretary of State will not make the points or information from the ticket available to insurance companies for drivers who successfully complete the BDIC through an approved provider.

The BDIC serves as a refresher of basic traffic safety principles. This refresher course can improve safety for all Michigan drivers.

The Secretary of State will notify eligible drivers. Eligible drivers have 60 days to arrange for and successfully complete the BDIC. The approved provider will notify the Secretary of State of course results.

The fee for the course is determined by the course provider but must not exceed $100 as required by law. If you have additional questions, please review the FAQs.

The Secretary of State will notify eligible drivers. This sounds awfully suspicious.

**chriskohtc** · 03-11-2011, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-48296-245620--F,00.html

Who is eligible for this program?

Answer:
You will receive a letter in the mail if you are eligible for this program. You may be eligible if you were ticketed on or after December 31, 2010 and:

You have a valid, non-commercial license, with two or fewer points on your record,
The violation was not in a Commercial Motor Vehicle,
The violation was not a criminal offense,
The ticket you received is eligible (e.g., must be for three or fewer points, not for careless or negligent driving, etc.) For a full list, please see the related link below.
Related Links
> Back to BDIC FAQ
> List Of Eligible Tickets PDF

You may be eligible Again, not very 'strong' and concrete language as to who is eligible or not.