Eligibility:

If you are charged with a traffic offense, you may be eligible to have your citation dismissed by taking a Driving Safety Course (DSC). You are allowed to take DSC once a year for ticket dismissal for most moving violations except:

•Speeding 25 mph or more above the posted speed limit or in excess of 95 mph

•Leaving the scene of a collision

•Passing a school bus

•Any moving violation in a construction zone with workers present

To be eligible to request this course you:

•Must not have taken a driving safety course for a dismissal within twelve months from the date of the offense

•Must not be currently taking the course for another traffic offense

•Must not have a commercial driver's license

Request for Driving Safety:

To request this option your request must be received or postmarked by the appearance date on your citation. At the time of your request you must:

•Enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere

•Present a valid Texas driver's license

•Show proof of financial responsibility (liability insurance)

•Pay court costs ($107 for most violations, $132 for school zone violations)

Class completion time and follow up:

If you are eligible and meet all the requirements you will be granted 90 days to:

•Complete a driving safety course that has been approved by the Texas Education Agency

•Present your certificate of completion to the court

•Present a certified copy of your driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety

If you Fail to provide the court with the required documents you will have to appear at a Show Cause Hearing before a Municipal Court Judge to explain why you have failed to comply. If you fail to appear at the hearing, a warrant may be issued for your arrest and a convection of the offense charged will be entered on your driving record.