You may be eligible if you were charged with an offense that is in the jurisdiction of the Municipal Court and involves the operation of a motor vehicle that is defined by Section 472.022, T.C; Subtitle C, Title 7, T.C; and Section 729.001(a)(3), T.C.(operation of motor vehicle by Minors).
DO NOT TAKE A DRIVING SAFETY COURSE WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING PERMISSION FROM THE COURT.
To be Eligible to Take a Driving Safety Course or Motorcycle Operator Course for Ticket Dismissal, You Must:
- Make your request on or before the appearance date on your citation in person or in writing by mail.
- Enter a plea of Guilty or No Contest.
- Have a valid Texas Driver's license or permit.
- Present proof of financial responsibility (Insurance).
- Not have taken a driving safety course for ticket dismissal within the past twelve (12) months prior to the date of your offense.
- Sign an affidavit stating you have not taken a driving safety course in the last twelve (12) months.
- Pay court costs and administrative fee of: $107, or if a school zone offense $132.
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:
1. A certificate of completion from a state approved Driving Safety Course or Motorcycle Operator Course.
2. A certified copy of your driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
NO EXTENSIONS TO COMPLETE THE COURSE WILL BE GIVEN.
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