Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I received a traffic
ticket/violation/citation. What should I do
now?
A:
Under Florida Statutes, you have 30 days from the
date of the incident to pay and notify the court
in the county in which you received the violation
if you intend to take the course or not. In
addition to the yellow citation, you may have
received additional information regarding your
options (such as a pamphlet or brochure). If you
are unsure how to pay the citation, call
the
Clerk of
Courts
in the county in which you received the violation
and they will explain how to pay and elect
traffic school.
Q: Why should I take traffic
school?
A:
In Florida, traffic school prevents points from
being assessed on your driving record. This is in
most cases - general traffic/moving violation,
non-DUI offenses, and first-time offenders.
Repeat offenders, criminal violations and DUI
offenses typically do not apply. The addition of
points to your license can cause your insurance
to increase. Contact your insurance provider for
info regarding premium increases due to traffic
violations.
Q: I have received my certificate of completion.
What do I do now?
A:
First, we recommend making a copy for your
records. This can be useful in the future. The
original should be mailed/faxed or personally
handed in to the
Clerk of
Courts
in the county in which you received your ticket
before your due date. Check with the county if
they receive faxed copies as some do not accept
anything but the original. You should call back
in a few weeks to see if the paper was processed
correctly. Many times, mistakes happen due to
human error or other circumstances. You want to
be sure your situation was handled correctly.
Q: I received a traffic ticket/violation/citation
in another state? What do I do
now?
A:
Not every state handles traffic
tickets/citations/violations the way Florida
does. You should call the county in the state in
which you received your ticket ask exactly how
they process the situation.
Q: Why should I take the class
online?
A:
Although attending a live class is beneficial,
taking the course online is just as useful. The
online course allows you to log on and log off as
you wish making it easier to work around your
busy schedule. You can also enjoy the benefit of
completing the course from the comfort of your
own home or office as opposed to driving
somewhere to attend. If you have waited until the
last minute, we suggest you contact a local
provider in your area. For a list of local
providers, call America Safety Institute, Inc. at
1-800-800-7121.
If
you have a question that is not answered here,
please contact us at the American Safety
Institute, Inc. at 800-800-7121