FL S0488

Requires an 18 percent reduction to civil penalties imposed under s. 318.18(3) when a person attends a basic driver improvement course instead of appearing in court for a noncriminal traffic infraction.

Eliminates the requirement that 18 percent of the civil penalty be deposited into the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund.

Requires a person who fails to attend driver improvement school to pay the clerk of the court the 18 percent reduction amount plus a processing fee of up to $18, after which no additional penalties, court costs, or surcharges may be imposed.

Maintains existing restrictions that limit driver improvement course elections to once per 12-month period and a maximum of five times in a person's lifetime.

Takes effect July 1, 2017.