Curriculum Update: New Insurance Laws

In an effort to lessen the sting of what are currently the highest automobile insurance rates in the nation, the Michigan legislature has passed significant vehicle insurance reforms. The new laws (Public Act 21 of 2019 and Public Act 22 of 2019) make major changes to the financial responsibility requirements for Michigan vehicle owners, and go into effect July 2, 2020.

As your curriculum provider, Traffic Safety Consultants, Inc., (TSC) is issuing updates to its Michigan Department of State (DoS)-approved Basic Driver Improvement Course (BDIC) curriculum to account for these revised laws. And as a provider of traffic safety education in the state, you should familiarize yourself with these changes so you can provide proper education and assistance to your students.

Internet Modality

The DoS-approved changes have already been incorporated into TSC's Internet-based BDIC program, and will go live for your students on July 2. No further action is required for this modality.

Classroom Modality

Those of you who are delivering classroom instruction must ensure that you are teaching students the updated curriculum content. An updated classroom Lesson Plan (PDF) is available upon request (please contact Chris via email or by calling 800.487.1699). You should begin teaching this new material from July 2.


Make sure that you and/or any instructors you employ are explaining the new laws to students, as you will be responsible for teaching students this new material!