Skip to content In Texas, many traffic tickets can be dismissed by completing an approved Driving Safety Course, with your court's permission. Here is exactly how it works, who qualifies, and what to send so nothing gets missed.
Both end the case. Only one keeps an eligible ticket from becoming a conviction.
Answer five quick questions. This does not replace your court's decision, but it tells you whether it is worth asking and what to ask about.
Commercial driver's license (CDL) holders are generally not eligible for this kind of dismissal.
Courts usually ask for proof of financial responsibility when you make your request.
Counted from the date of your current offense. Courts often ask you to sign an affidavit.
These speeds are among the most common reasons a ticket is not eligible.
These offenses are commonly excluded from course dismissal.
Contact the court on your ticket before your appearance date. Ask for permission, your exact deadline, the fee, and which documents to submit. Then start the course.
Most courts give you a set window, often 90 days, after granting your request. Use it well.
Find the court name, phone number, and appearance date. That date is your first deadline.
Request defensive driving on or before your appearance date. Don't pay the fine.
Pay the court's administrative fee if required and note your completion deadline.
Complete your 6 hours online. Order your driving record if the court wants one.
Send your packet before the deadline. Once accepted, the ticket is dismissed.
Most dismissals that fail don't fail because of the course. They fail because something was missing or late.
Before you submit, lay everything out and check it against your court's written instructions. If anything is unclear, call the court clerk. They answer this question every day.
Your court packet
If your ticket matches one of these, a course usually cannot dismiss it. Your court confirms the final answer.
Enter the submission deadline your court gave you. We'll suggest dates with a safety buffer, so a slow mail delivery or a busy week doesn't cost you the dismissal.
Mailed driving records from Texas DPS can take a few weeks, which is why that date comes first.
The date your documents must be received by the court.
Pick a date to see your plan.
Our San Antonio team can walk you through certificates and court requirements.
(210) 580-6533 support@drivedefensivelytexas.clickYes. Ask the court on your ticket on or before your appearance date. Taking the course without permission does not guarantee dismissal, and paying the fine first can close the option.
Courts commonly give 90 days after granting your request, but your court sets the exact deadline. Write it down when you call and plan to submit well before it.
When the court accepts your documents, the eligible ticket is dismissed instead of becoming a conviction. That is the main reason drivers choose this option over paying the fine.
Often, yes. Many courts charge an administrative fee for the dismissal request. It is paid to the court, separately from our $25 course, and your court will tell you the amount.
Most Texas courts that ask for one want a certified Type 3A record from Texas DPS. Always order the exact type named in your court's instructions.
Generally no. A course dismisses one eligible ticket, and Texas usually allows this once every 12 months. Ask your court if you have more than one citation.
Yes. Choose English or Spanish at enrollment. The approval, the 6-hour requirement, and the certificate are the same.
Finish your 6 hours at your own pace, get your certificate, and submit everything well before the deadline.
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