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 1, 2010
| Amt Over | Fine | Costs | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <=10 | $70.90 | $97.10 | = | $168.00 |
| 11 | $75.90 | $97.10 | = | $173.00 |
| 12 | $80.90 | $97.10 | = | $178.00 |
| 13 | $85.90 | $97.10 | = | $183.00 |
| 14 | $90.90 | $97.10 | = | $188.00 |
| 15 | $95.90 | $97.10 | = | $193.00 |
| 16 | $100.90 | $97.10 | = | $198.00 |
| 17 | $105.90 | $97.10 | = | $203.00 |
| 18 | $110.90 | $97.10 | = | $208.00 |
| 19 | $115.90 | $97.10 | = | $213.00 |
| 20 | $120.90 | $97.10 | = | $218.00 |
| 21 | $125.90 | $97.10 | = | $223.00 |
| 22 | $130.90 | $97.10 | = | $228.00 |
| 23 | $135.90 | $97.10 | = | $233.00 |
| 24 | $140.90 | $97.10 | = | $238.00 |
| 25 | $145.90 | $97.10 | = | $243.00 |
| 26 | $150.90 | $97.10 | = | $248.00 |
| 27 | $155.90 | $97.10 | = | $253.00 |
| 28 | $160.90 | $97.10 | = | $258.00 |
| 29 | $165.90 | $97.10 | = | $263.00 |
| 30 | $170.90 | $97.10 | = | $268.00 |
| 31 | $175.90 | $97.10 | = | $273.00 |
| 32 | $180.90 | $97.10 | = | $278.00 |
| 33 | $185.90 | $97.10 | = | $283.00 |
| 34 | $190.90 | $97.10 | = | $288.00 |
| 35 | $195.90 | $97.10 | = | $293.00 |
| Amt Over | Fine | Costs | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <=10 | $95.90 | $122.10 | = | $218.00 |
| 11 | $100.90 | $122.10 | = | $223.00 |
| 12 | $105.90 | $122.10 | = | $228.00 |
| 13 | $110.90 | $122.10 | = | $233.00 |
| 14 | $115.90 | $122.10 | = | $238.00 |
| 15 | $120.90 | $122.10 | = | $243.00 |
| 16 | $125.90 | $122.10 | = | $248.00 |
| 17 | $130.90 | $122.10 | = | $253.00 |
| 18 | $135.90 | $122.10 | = | $258.00 |
| 19 | $140.90 | $122.10 | = | $263.00 |
| 20 | $145.90 | $122.10 | = | $268.00 |
| 21 | $150.90 | $122.10 | = | $273.00 |
| 22 | $155.90 | $122.10 | = | $278.00 |
| 23 | $160.90 | $122.10 | = | $283.00 |
| 24 | $165.90 | $122.10 | = | $288.00 |
| 25 | $170.90 | $122.10 | = | $293.00 |
| 26 | $175.90 | $122.10 | = | $298.00 |
| 27 | $180.90 | $122.10 | = | $303.00 |
| 28 | $185.90 | $122.10 | = | $308.00 |
| 29 | $190.90 | $122.10 | = | $313.00 |
| 30 | $195.90 | $122.10 | = | $318.00 |