Driving Safety Course Instructions
Requirements for driving safety course to dismiss a traffic citation:
- An individual MUST enter a plea of “guilty” or “no contest.”
- An individual MUST pay the administrative fee of $10 and State costs PLUS any additional fees.
- An individual MUST contact the court clerk’s office to find out exactly how much they must pay.
- An individual WILL NOT be eligible to take a driver safety course for the current violation if they have taken a driver safety course within the past 12 months. (IF ACTIVE MILITARY – NOT ELIGIBLE IF DRIVERS SAFETY COURSE TAKEN WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS IN ANY STATE).
- An individual MUST have a valid Texas Driver License (If Active Military – Proof of Active Service will replace the TX D.L. requirement).
- An individual CANNOT hold a commercial driver’s license OR have held a commercial driver’s license at the time of the offense.
- An individual is ineligible for a driving safety course if the offense occurred in a construction zone when workers were present.
- An individual MUST provide CURRENT proof of financial responsibility, showing themselves as the policy holder or as a listed driver.
Attention
If an individual fails to complete the driving safety course and provide the proper proof, they will be required to appear for a show cause hearing. If an individual fails to appear at this hearing, a conviction of the offense will appear on that person's driving record.
Forms, Links and Information
- Driver's Safety Request Form (PDF 12KB) >>
- Driver's Safety Affidavit Form (PDF 24KB) >>
- Texas - Driver's Record Request Form (PDF 24KB) >>
- Texas - Request Your Driving Record On-Line Form DPS >>
- Driver Responsibility Program Notice (PDF 20KB) >>
Failure to appear or pay the citation by the court date assigned will cause the incurring of additional fines, fees and costs. The individual may be charged with a separate offense of Failure to Appear, which carries a maximum penalty of $500. A warrant will be issued for the individual’s arrest and may result in the loss of driving and vehicle registration privileges.
Speeding Violations Fine Schedule, On or After January 15, 2013
| Amt Over | Fine | Costs | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <=10 | $89.90 | $97.10 | = | $187.00 |
| 11 | $94.90 | $97.10 | = | $192.00 |
| 12 | $99.90 | $97.10 | = | $197.00 |
| 13 | $104.90 | $97.10 | = | $202.00 |
| 14 | $109.90 | $97.10 | = | $207.00 |
| 15 | $114.90 | $97.10 | = | $212.00 |
| 16 | $119.90 | $97.10 | = | $217.00 |
| 17 | $124.90 | $97.10 | = | $222.00 |
| 18 | $129.90 | $97.10 | = | $227.00 |
| 19 | $134.90 | $97.10 | = | $232.00 |
| 20 | $139.90 | $97.10 | = | $237.00 |
| 21 | $144.90 | $97.10 | = | $242.00 |
| 22 | $149.90 | $97.10 | = | $247.00 |
| 23 | $154.90 | $97.10 | = | $252.00 |
| 24 | $159.90 | $97.10 | = | $257.00 |
| 25 | $164.90 | $97.10 | = | $262.00 |
| 26 | $169.90 | $97.10 | = | $267.00 |
| 27 | $174.90 | $97.10 | = | $272.00 |
| 28 | $179.90 | $97.10 | = | $277.00 |
| 29 | $184.90 | $97.10 | = | $282.00 |
| 30 | $189.90 | $97.10 | = | $287.00 |
| 31 | $194.90 | $97.10 | = | $292.00 |
| >=32 | $199.90 | $97.10 | = | $297.00 |
| Amt Over | Fine | Costs | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <=10 | $114.90 | $122.10 | = | $237.00 |
| 11 | $119.90 | $122.10 | = | $242.00 |
| 12 | $124.90 | $122.10 | = | $247.00 |
| 13 | $129.90 | $122.10 | = | $252.00 |
| 14 | $134.90 | $122.10 | = | $257.00 |
| 15 | $139.90 | $122.10 | = | $262.00 |
| 16 | $144.90 | $122.10 | = | $267.00 |
| 17 | $149.90 | $122.10 | = | $272.00 |
| 18 | $154.90 | $122.10 | = | $277.00 |
| 19 | $159.90 | $122.10 | = | $282.00 |
| 20 | $164.90 | $122.10 | = | $287.00 |
| 21 | $169.90 | $122.10 | = | $292.00 |
| 22 | $174.90 | $122.10 | = | $297.00 |
| 23 | $179.90 | $122.10 | = | $302.00 |
| 24 | $184.90 | $122.10 | = | $307.00 |
| 25 | $189.90 | $122.10 | = | $312.00 |
| 26 | $194.90 | $122.10 | = | $317.00 |
| >=27 | $199.90 | $122.10 | = | $322.00 |