If you have been charged with a driving offense, you may be eligible to have the case dismissed by completing a state-approved driving safety course. You must enter a plea of Guilty or No Contest to the offense, waive you right to a jury trial, submit the required documents and pay the associated court costs and fees.
The court must approve your request before you start a driving safety course.
You must have a valid Texas Driver’s license or permit that is NOT a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); Exception: Members of the U.S. military forces on active duty and their immediate family.
You must:
- Present printed (paper) proof of insurance and be listed as an insured driver
- Not have completed a driving safety course for ticket dismissal within the past 12 months prior to the date of your citation
- Not be charged with speeding 25 miles per hour or more over the speed limit
- Not be charged with driving 95 miles per hour or faster
- Not be charged with violating one of the following sections of the Transportation Code (TRC) of the State of Texas:
TRC Section 472.022 – Construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present
TRC Section 545.066 – Passing a school bus
TRC Section 545.401 – Reckless driving
TRC Section 545.421 – Fleeing or attempting to elude police officers
TRC Section 550.022 – Accident involving damage to a vehicle
TRC Section 550.023 – Duty to give information and render aid
TRC Section 522.003 – Serious traffic violation
You may request permission to take the driver safety course by mail or in person.
