Driving Safety Course

Overview

You may be eligible to have your charge dismissed by taking a driving safety course. Qualifying individuals must submit a written request, payment of court costs, and all completed forms prior to their first court appearance.

Note: Do not start a driving safety course online until you have requested and received approval from the municipal court.

Eligibility Requirements

• The Defendant has not taken a driving safety course or motorcycle operator's training course within the last 12 months preceding the date of the offense or is currently not taking a course to dismiss a ticket.
• The alleged speed cannot be 25 MPH or more over the posted limit.
• The alleged speed cannot be 95 MPH or more.
• The offense cannot have occurred in a construction zone while workers were present.
• The Defendant may not hold a commercial driver's license.

Items Due to the Court at the Time of Request

• Defendant provides proof of vehicle insurance.
• Defendant presents a valid Texas Driver's License, permit, or active duty military ID.
• Defendant pays the Court Costs and administrative fees, $144 (regular zone) or $169 (school zone).
• Defendant signs a sworn affidavit that he/she hasn't had defensive driving in last 12 months.