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Driving Safety Course

A mandatory court appearance is required for all defendants under 17 years old. A parent or guardian MUST accompany you. Failure to appear by a parent is a Class C misdemeanor and may be fined up to $200.00.
If you are under the age of 25 at the time of the citation, you are mandated by law to complete a Drivers Safety Course.

If you qualify and successfully complete the course, the citation may be dismissed and will not appear on your driving record.

You are NOT eligible for DSC if:

  • You were charged with speeding 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit
  • The offense occurred in a construction zone while workers were present
  • You hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL)
  • Received a citation for No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance
  • Any other non-moving violations

Completion Requirements

You will have 90 days to:

  1. Complete the approved driving safety course(DSC)
  2. Obtain a certified copy of your driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety
  3. Submit a notarized affidavit as required by the court
  4. Submit ALL required documents to the court for review

Once all required documents are received and approved, the citation will be dismissed.

To qualify, you must:

  • Have a valid Texas driver’s license
    (unless you are active military, or the spouse or dependent of active military)
  • Provide valid proof of motor vehicle insurance or financial responsibility
  • Have not completed a driving safety course within the past 12 months
  • Pay the required $144 court fee at the time of request

How to Request DSC

Your request must be submitted on or before your initial court appearance date.

In Person
Submit during regular business hours and bring:

  • Driver’s license
  • Proof of insurance
  • Payment of $144

Email

  • Complete the required form below
  • Pay online at trafficpayment.com
  • Be sure to manually change the payment amount to $144
Do NOT take course prior to Court approval. The court will process DSC once the fee and request have been submitted. You will then receive importaint information regarding the cousre completion process. If you fail to request a Driving Safety Course on or before your appearance date, you lose your right to take the course.
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