Driver Safety Course

Can I Have My Case Dismissed Through a Driving Safety Course?

You must first receive permission from the Court prior to starting the course.

If your ticket is in Judge Crow's Court, and you have not completed a Driver Safety Course in the last (12) twelve months from the date of offense, you may be able to request that your traffic citation be dismissed by taking a state approved driver’s safety course. However, you may lose that right if you do not provide written notice of your desire to do so and enter your plea of guilty or no contest to the Court on or before the appearance date. You are not allowed to take a driver safety course for some offenses, including but not limited to: speeding more than 24 miles per hour over the limit, any offense in a constructions zone with workers present, passing a school bus, fleeing a police officer, and certain other offenses. CDL holders are ineligible for ticket dismissal.

A defendant who is younger than 17 years of age must appear in Court with a parent, guardian, or managing conservator, to enter a plea and request to take a Driving Safety Course.

How to Request a Driver Safety Course Dismissal

On or before the appearance date on your citation, you must:

Enter a plea of guilty or no contest;
Waive a trial by jury;
Submit to the Court a written request for Drivers Safety Course;
Hold a valid Texas driver’s license, and
Provide proof of automobile liability insurance or other proof of financial responsibility as required by Chapter 601 of the Texas Transportation Code.

PLEASE CONTACT THE COURT TO FIND OUT COSTS

If eligible, you must submit your written request (in person or online) on or before your original court date.

When documents have been submitted and court costs have been paid, the Court will defer the imposition of the judgment for 90 days to allow you to successfully complete the driving safety course.

The course must be state approved. YOU are responsible for meeting the Court and State requirements for dismissal by the due date. If you fail to present proof of completion of the driver safety course by the completion due date, the court will require your appearance at a show cause hearing; and you may be assessed an additional fine. If you fail to appear for the show cause hearing a Capias Pro Fine Warrant may be issued for your arrest.