Driving Safety Course
If you are charged with a traffic offense, you may be eligible to take a driving safety course to dismiss the charge filed against you. If you were operating a motorcycle, you must take a specialized motorcycle operator training course. The request to take a driver safety course must be submitted to the court within 15 calendar days of the date the offense occurred.

In order to be eligible to take a driver safety course, you must not have taken a driver safety course for a ticket in the last 12 months. You will be required to enter a plea, provide a copy of a valid Texas driver’s license and valid proof of financial responsibility (liability insurance) and you must pay the fee of $107.00 ($132.00 if offense occurred in a school zone).

The following are NOT ELIGIBLE to take a Driver Safety Course:

• Held a commercial driver’s license (CDL) at the time the offense occurred
• Speeding 25 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
• Passing a School Bus
• Reckless Driving
• Flee or Attempt to Flee from a Police Officer
• Accident Involving Vehicle Damage and charged with Failure To Stop and Give Information or Render Aid
• The offense occurred in a Construction Zone with Workers Present

If you fail to complete the driver safety course or submit all documentation as ordered you will be notified to appear before the Judge to show cause why you failed to comply.

Contact Information
For more information email the Court or call 817-598-4120.