Driving Safety Course

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If you are charged with a driving offense, you may be eligible to take an approved driving safety course. If approved, the citation will be dismissed upon satisfactory completion of all conditions imposed.

DO NOT take the Driving Safety Course before getting the Court's Approval and Paying Your Fees!


Click HERE if you are applying for
Driving Safety Course and "Ready to PAY"

 

To Be Eligible you must:

  • Submit an Application for Driving Safety on or before the appearance date on your citation by 5:00 PM CST in person, in writing, or by submitting the Online Application.
  • Enter a plea of No Contest or Guilty
  • Have a valid Texas Driver's license or permit
  • Have proof of financial responsibility (insurance)
  • Not have taken a driving safety course for ticket dismissal within the past 12 months prior to the date of your citation.
  • Pay $144.00, ($169.00 for school zone offense). (Payment must be made by the due date on the documentation mailed to you via United States Postal Service.)

You are NOT Eligible if:

  • You hold a Commercial Driver’s License. 
  • You were charged with speeding 25 miles per hour or more over the speed limit or traveling at a speed greater than or equal to 95 miles per hour. 
  • You were charged with violating one of the following sections of the Transportation Code (TRC) of the State of Texas: 
    • TRC Sec. 472.022 - Construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present 
    • TRC Sec. 545.066 - Passing a school bus 
    • TRC Sec. 545.401 - Reckless driving 
    • TRC Sec. 545.421 - Fleeing or attempting to elude Police Officers 
    • TRC Sec. 550.022 - Accident involving damage to a vehicle 
    • TRC Sec. 550.023 - Duty to give information and render aid 
    • TRC Sec. 522.003 - Serious traffic violations

Once You Have Obtained Approval and Paid your Fees, You MUST:

  • Complete a state approved driving safety course and return all documentation listed below within 90 days. 
    • If you were operating a motorcycle at the time of the offense, you must complete a course under the motorcycle operator training and safety program approved by the state agency under Chap. 662, TRC.
    • If you were charged with a Child Safety Seat Violation, you must take a 6-hour Specialized Driving Safety Course that includes 4 hours of training related to the effectiveness of child passenger safety seat systems in reducing the harm to children, etc.
  • Obtain a certified copy of your driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety in Austin. You may pick up a form at the court or download a form here (Driving Record Request Form). 
  • Submit to the Court by your 90 day deadline: 
  1. A COURT Certificate of Completion from a state-approved Driving Safety Court.
  2. A Certified Copy of your Driving Record from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

 

DO NOT take the Driving Safety Course before getting the Court's approval and paying your fees!

NO EXTENSIONS TO COMPLETE THE COURSE WILL BE GIVEN. 

Please thoroughly read through all your options before submitting an application. 

 

Click HERE if you are applying for
Driving Safety Course and "Ready to PAY"

 

 

DRIVING SAFETY ONLINE APPLICATION

Deferred Disposition Option

If you have been approved to take a driving safety course and have your 90 day deadline date, use this link to find an approved DSC course. 

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