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You will receive a letter in the mail stating:

“The Michigan Department of State has been provided with information regarding the violation (ticket) information listed above. Based on your driving record, you are eligible to participate in Michigan’s Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) program. “The Basic Driver Improvement Course in optional and works like this: Drivers who receive minor violations may take the course for a fee not to exceed $100. If they successfully complete the course, any points stemming from that violation are not placed on their record. In addition, the violation and points (if any) will not be disclosed to their insurance company. “The course, for your convenience, may be taken online or in a classroom setting. If you choose to participate, you must successfully complete the course on or before midnight of the deadline below: “If you do not successfully complete, or elect not to take the course, the violation will be added to your driving record and made available to insurance companies.

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NOTE: You must have a copy of this letter available when registering for the Basic Driver Improvement Course. “You should also know: -If you choose to take the Basic Driver Improvement Course, you must select one of the approved sponsors identified at: www.Michigan.gov/BDIC -You may avoid having a violation disclosed to insurance companies under this program only once. -There are no appeal rights for failing the course or missing the deadline above. -Course providers establish their own course fees, but may not charge more than $100. -Instruction may be available in a classroom, online or both. -You are still responsible for any court costs and fines. -The violation may still be viewed by courts, law enforcement and other government agencies and used as required by law, regardless of your participation. “For additional information including fees, course scheduling, Frequently Asked Questions, and whether online or classroom courses are offered, go to www.Michigan.gov/BDIC “For your convenience you may purchase a copy of your driving record at any Secretary of State office of visit www.Michigan.gov/sos for more options. If you have additional questions, please call the Department of State Information Center toll free at (888) 767-6424.”