Traffic Safety Institute (TSI) Payments.

The Traffic Safety Institute (TSI) no longer accepts cash payments. TSI will accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Money Order or Check. (check writer must be present with a driver's license or state-issued ID.)

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SCF Bradenton Campus

5840 26th St. Bldg. 18 – Room 119
Bradenton, FL 34207

Phone: 941-752-5286

Registration Hours:
Monday: 12pm-6pm
Tuesday – Friday: 8:30am – 2:30pm

SCF Sarasota Office

2074 Ringling Blvd. Suite 200 (2nd Floor),
Sarasota FL 34237

Phone: 941-487-7400 

Registration Hours:
Mon & Tue: 8:30am-2:30pm
Wed: 12pm-6pm
Thursday & Friday: 8:30am-2:30pm

For more Information:

ChiaraW@SCF.edu

941-487-7400

Traffic Safety Institute



DUI School Information

Effective OCTOBER 1st 2023 DUI SCHOOL FEE INCREASE

Rule 15A-10.0141 F.A.C. states Level I and Level II registration fees will increase annually on October 1st.

Florida Statute 322.292(4) states “DUI education courses must be conducted by a certified DUI instructor in a classroom, using face-to-face instruction and must provide for interaction in the classroom among students and the instructor. Courses may not be conducted via the Internet, remote electronic technology, home study, distance learning, or any other method in which the instructor and students are not physically present in the same classroom.”

Level 1: $336.00* Driving Under the Influence:

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles approved a 12-hour course using primarily didactic method of instruction to satisfy statutory requirements for a first offense of DUI, D U B A L, Refusal, DUI reduced to RECKLESS DRIVING if substance abuse related, Boating under the Influence (if court required), and/or related arrests/convictions requiring course attendance in an alcohol/substance abuse education program. The program includes required psycho-social evaluation to determine risk(s) for future substance use problems. Referral to licensed substance abuse treatment programs will be made for persons meeting criteria for mandatory referral. *Includes all Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles approved fees.

Level 2: $496.00* Driving Under the Influence:

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles approved 21 hour course using primarily group method of instruction dealing with the special problems of the multiple DUI offender. Required course of attendance for person with second or subsequent lifetime offenses of the following: DUI, D U B A L, Refusal, DUI reduced to RECKLESS DRIVING if substance abuse related, Boating under the Influence (if court required), and/or related arrests/convictions requiring course attendance in an alcohol/substance abuse education program and persons who have already completed a level one DUI program. Program includes required psycho-social evaluation to determine risk(s) for future substance use problems. Referral to licensed substance abuse treatment program will be made for persons meeting criteria for mandatory referral. *Includes all Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles approved fees.

ALL FEES ARE PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. ALL FEES PAID ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
WE ACCEPT, MONEY ORDER, Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express


Online Pre-Registration:

Welcome to our online DUI School Pre-Registration. If you choose you may pre-register online. Additional fees apply for online processing.

Students that register for the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota DUI program MUST live, work or attend school in Manatee or Sarasota County. Otherwise they must register in the county where they live, work, or attend school, unless an exception has been granted.

Sign up for DUI School!

To register for the DUI SCHOOL you must have the following information:

  1. Photo Identification State or Federal Identification Card, Passport, School Identification.
  2. Proof of Residency for Manatee or Sarasota County (Must provide one of the following):
    • Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement.
    • Florida Voter Registration Card
    • Florida Vehicle Registration or Title
    • Two proofs of residential address from applicant’s parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom the applicant resides, along with (see next)
    • statement from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom the applicant resides, combined with two proofs of their residential address (see above)
    • Automobile Payment Booklet
    • Current homeowner’s insurance policy or bill
    • Current automobile insurance policy or bill
    • A current pay stub, recent W-2, letter from employer.
    • Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.
    • W-2 form or 1099 form
    • Utility bills, not more than two months old
    • Mail from financial institutions; including checking, savings, or investment account statements, not more than two months old
    • Mail from Federal, State, County or City government agencies (including city and county agencies)
    • Proof of Enrollment statement from the school.
  3. DUI Arrest Citation / Ticket (LEGIBLE COPY IS ACCEPTABLE) – This cannot be used as the Arrest Affidavit/Arrest Report. This can be obtained from the County Clerk of Court. Clients that are Unlawful BAL (Under 21).05 or Higher will need to provide the Notice of Suspension Ticket/Citation
  4. Police Arrest Report LEGIBLE COPY IS ACCEPTABLE & MUST INCLUDE COMPLETE NARRATIVE REGARDING THE INCIDENT. Arrest Affidavits can be obtained from the County Clerk of Court. Not applicable for clients that are attending due to Unlawful BAL (Under 21).05 or Higher.
  5. Breath / Blood or Urine Test Results or Refusal This information should be included on the Arrest Report and/or DUI Arrest Citation. If the test was sent to a Lab, you must contact that Lab or Police Department for the final results. Clients that are Unlawful BAL (Under 21).05 or Higher, the results should be on the Notice of Suspension Ticket/Citation.
  6. Final Court Disposition or Order (Only *required* if you have received a Final Conviction in court.) If you have not been in front of a judge and/or have not received any court documents, then you are *not required* to bring these court documents. Not applicable for clients that are Unlawful BAL (Under 21).05 or Higher.
  7. Out-of-State and/or Older Incidents In the event the documentation is from another state or an older incident and the above documents are not available; then verification from the court or police department must be provided. This documentation must acknowledge as much information related to the incident as possible.
  8. FLORIDA DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER or OUT-OF-STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER – If the driver’s license at the time of the incident was issued by another State, it is the client’s responsibility to obtain the Lifetime Driving Record in more than enough time for the evaluation appointment. The Driving Record must be an official printout, less than 30 days old, and reflect the lifetime record. THERE MAY BE AN INSTANCE WHEN BOTH DRIVING RECORDS MUST BE PROVIDED.

    PLEASE NOTE IT MAY TAKE 60-90 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS SO PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY 

Building/Classroom Rules

  1. Shirts and shoes are required in all SCF buildings.
  2. NO alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, weapons, tools or articles that could be used as weapons are allowed at any SCF Campus or office location (including all buildings and parking lots.)
  3. NO disruptive, violent, abusive, or threatening behavior is allowed.  All cell phones must be turned off.
  4. NO individual is allowed to participate in any DUI function or allowed in any SCF Office after CONSUMING any amount of alcohol or illegal drugs, or while abusing prescribed medications.
  5. NO smoking is allowed in the building, classroom or anywhere on the grounds of SCF.
  6. NO Children UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE may accompany the adult for any DUI activities. Children cannot be left unattended and will not be allowed in the building or classroom.

All Courses

 

The Traffic Safety Institute Online Courses

Advanced Driver Improvement A.D.I.

For individuals who have had their driver license suspended for too many points or have been court ordered to attend a long term traffic school. Fee: $79.00


First Time License?

D.A.T.E. (Drug Alcohol Traffic Education) class for all first time driver license applicants. Fee: $26.00


Florida Mature Driver Course

The goal of the insurance discount class is to help mature drivers within the state of Florida maintain their safe and defensive driving skills, obtain auto insurance discounts, understand their abilities and learn techniques to compensate for changes. Also provides defensive driving training for court-ordered seniors. Once completed you will be eligible for a mandatory Insurance Discount good for 3 years. (Florida Statute 627.0652)


Got a ticket?

B.D.I. (Basic Driver Improvement) class for people who have received a traffic ticket for a moving violation or required to take a four hour Traffic Collision Avoidance Course. Fee: $25.00.

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FleetForce Truck Driving School

FleetForce offers Class A (160 hours) and Class B (40 hours) courses. Both meet State/Federal curriculum requirements and include two attempts at the Commercial Driver’s License Test. Training is offered at SCF Bradenton and SCF Venice and has a robust job placement program with recruiters from national carriers onsite weekly.

For more information:
Complete the “Contact Us” form located at: 

Contact FleetForce Truck Driving School Today.

(863) 294-1112

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Purpose of the DUI Victim Program

To assist DUI, habitual traffic, and other offenders in changing their driving behavior patterns. The Victim Panel is designed to modify driver behavior through educating and introducing the driver to the realities of how irresponsible driving impacts the community, victims and their families, and the driver’s own family.

The DUI Victim Program MAY BE COURT ORDERED for DUI, Reckless Drivering (with or without Substance involvement), Habitual Traffic Offenders and others.

The DUI Victim Panel fulfills the requirements for court orders that refer to Victim Impact Panel.

Cost: $25.00
Register by phone with Visa/Mastercard, Discover or American Express.

Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) | Traffic School | TCAC

Live In-Person Classes are Now Available

Cost: $20.00, when you pre-register by phone with Visa/Mastercard, Discover or American Express.

Cost: $25.00, Day of Class Money Order Only.

This driver improvement class is four hours of classroom instruction for individuals who have been required by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to attend a Red Light Safety Course to maintain or reinstate their driving privileges.

*Increase participant knowledge & awareness of the highway transportation system.

*Recognize the significance of attitude on driver performance.

*Develop responsible driving strategies for future improved driving.

*Practice handling emergency situations in a classroom setting.

322.0261  Driver improvement course requirement to maintain driving privileges failure to complete department approval of course. –(3)  The department shall identify any operator convicted of, or who pleaded nolo contendere to, a second violation of s. 316.074(1) or s. 316.075(1)(c)1., which violation occurred within 12 months after the first violation, and shall require that operator, in addition to other applicable penalties, to attend a department-approved driver improvement course in order to maintain driving privileges. If the operator fails to complete the course within 90 days after receiving notice from the department, the operator’s driver license shall be canceled by the department until the course is successfully completed.

A Voluntary Restricted License program under FS 322.292

Purpose: Supervision of 5 year, 10 year and permanent license revocations eligible for a business or employment purpose only license. Required by DHSMV for restricted licenses, during revocation periods. Strictly a voluntary program.

Goal: To help ensure the individual with the revoked license, who has made significant lifestyle changes, will comply with Florida Statute 322.271, if found to be trustworthy enough to be granted the privilege of a restricted license.

Program Content

Extensive records collection including: criminal, medical, and/or treatment.

A two-hour psychosocial evaluation with a certified DUI SSS Evaluator.

Follow-up interviews with a certified DUI SSS Evaluator for the duration of the revocation period.

Alcohol and drug tests conducted randomly and unannounced.

Self-help group attendance and/or treatment may also be required.

Five-Year Revocation Eligibility

An applicant with a revocation of 5 years or less:

Must wait until the expiration of twelve (12) months after the date the revocation was imposed as a prerequisite to admission into the program.

Must not have driven within the twelve (12) months prior to reinstatement.

Must not have used any drugs for at least the past twelve (12) months. Drugs include alcohol and those so-called non-alcoholic beers or wines which contain less than .5% of alcohol. Consuming medication prescribed for others is considered abuse and shall warrant a negative recommendation for acceptance into the program or cancellation if already in the program. Drugs do not include medication taken according to directions for its intended medicinal purpose.

Ten-Year Revocation Eligibility

An applicant with a revocation of more than 5 years, except those under permanent revocation:

Must wait at least twenty-four (24) months as a prerequisite to admission into the program.

Must not have driven within the twelve (12) months prior to reinstatement.

Must not have used any drugs for at least the past twelve (12) months. Drugs include alcohol and those so-called non-alcoholic beers or wines which contain less than .5% of alcohol. Consuming medication prescribed for others is considered abuse and shall warrant a negative recommendation for acceptance into the program or cancellation if already in the program. Drugs do not include medication taken according to directions for its intended medicinal purpose.

Permanent Revocation Eligibility

An applicant with a permanent revocation (convicted of 4 or more DUI’s or first conviction for DUI Manslaughter):

Must wait at least 5 years after the date of the last conviction or the expiration of 5 years after the termination of any incarceration.

Must not have been arrested for a drug related offense during the 5 years preceding the filing of the petition;

Must not have driven a motor vehicle without a license for at least 5 years prior to the hearing;

Has been alcohol & drug-free for at-least 5 years prior to the hearing; and

Has completed a DUI program licensed by the Department.

Note: If approved for a hardship license, the license will be restricted to employment purposes only for not less than one year.

IID Requirements

IID requirements must be met in addition to SSSP eligibility for driver license reinstatement (additional IID fees may apply).

Application Information

Applicants must be evaluated and supervised by the DUI Program which serves the county in which the applicant resides, is employed or attends school unless the program of residence, employment or school attendance does not object to attendance at the program

Applicants must have a hearing at a local Bureau of Administrative Review (BAR) office to determine their initial eligibility for a hardship license.  If eligible, the applicant will be given a hearing letter.

Initial screening fee is $25.00 that will be applied toward the enrollment fee. Please bring your fee, picture Identification, and the DHSMV Hearing Letter for the screening process. You do not need an appointment; however, the hearing letter is only good for 30 days.  Please allow at least 45 minutes to complete the screening process.

If you are determined to be eligible for the SSS program at the completion of the screening process, an enrollment appointment will be scheduled.  Please allow up to 2 hours for the enrollment.

The enrollment fee for the program is $315.00 that includes the screening fee, the records fee, state assessment fee, and Reinstatement Review Inventory-III. All fees paid are non-refundable. Cash, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, and Debit Cards are accepted forms of payment.

Upon completion of enrollment and receipt of all medical and treatment records, the applicant will be scheduled for a psycho-social interview with a certified DUI SSS Evaluator.  Please allow up to 2 hours for this appointment. The case is then reviewed and presented to a staffing committee for final determination.

If approved for participation in the SSS program, clients must assume all cost associated with their participation in the Supervision Program. If such person fails to comply with the required supervision, the program shall report the failure to the DHSMV and the DHSMV shall cancel such person’s driving privileges.

Call or email the TSI Special Supervision Office for further information.

Drug Alcohol Traffic Education (D.A.T.E) / First Time Driver

What do I need to get a Florida Driver’s License?

Florida Requirements:

One of the first things you need to complete is a 4 hour, State Approved Drug & Alcohol Course, also known as the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course. Click Here for More Information about the course and the additional requirements included in the process.

  • 4 hour online cource
  • State Approved
  • For first-time drivers
  • English or Spanish
  • Immediate, printable Completion Report

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The Traffic Safety Institute offers this insurance discount course designed for drivers age 55 and older to review the effects of aging on driving and how to compensate for the physical and mental changes to promote defensive driving. The State of Florida has approved this course for a three (3) year auto insurance discount.

The goal of the Mature Driver insurance discount class is to help mature drivers over the age of 55 within the state of Florida maintain their safe and defensive driving skills, obtain auto insurance discounts, understand their abilities and learn techniques to compensate for changes. Also provides defensive driving training for court-ordered seniors. Once completed individuals will be eligible for a Mandatory Insurance Discount valid for 3 years. (Florida Statute 627.0652)

Course Content

  • Physical effects of aging.
  • Adjusting to certain driving habits.
  • Backing and parking.
  • Traffic Law Updates.
  • Multiple-lane driving.
  • Pedestrians.
  • Road sign recognition.
  • Urban, rural, and highway driving.
  • Vehicle technology.

Classroom Course Format

  • An interactive multi-media presentation.
  • A certificate is issued at completion of the course.

Mandatory Insurance Discount valid for 3 years. (Florida Statute 627.0652)

Online Class

Take the Florida Mature Driver Course online Click here to begin the Online Mature Driver Course Online Course Fee: $19.95

The 6 hour Florida Mature Driver class is also available 24 hours a day 7 days a week ONLINE, and valid in all 67 counties in the state of Florida for a 3 year discount on your insurance.

Online Class Benefits

  • All course materials available online
  • Multiple Choice questions
  • No need to attend classes or listen to long lectures.
  • Study at your leisure
  • Do the course in sections so you can go on and off line as many times as you want
  • Website available 24 hours a day 7 days a week
  • After completion of the course, we will issue a state certified certificate for you to turn into your insurance company to receive your auto insurance discount for a three year period.

Click here to begin the Online Mature Driver Course

Online Course Fee: $19.95