In Texas, ticket dismissal varies from county to county and
Court to Court. Below are the general requirements and restrictions.
Please see your court/county for more specific information.
Requirements to Request Defensive Driving Course:
- Letter pleading “No Contest” and requesting to take traffic school.
- Some Courts have forms and affidavits provided.
- Copy of Texas Drivers License.
- Copy of Proof of Insurance: e.g. Your insurance card.
- Fee – dependent on county, Court, or infraction.
- Copy of Citation.
Restrictions:
- Cannot be currently taking Traffic School or have taken it in the last 12 months.
- Cannot have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
- Must have a Texas Drivers License and Insurance.
You are ineligible if your citation is for:
- Speeding more than 25 mph above the posted limit.
- Passing a School Bus.
- Failure to stop or provide information after an accident.
- Travelling over 95 mph.
- A Construction zone with workers present.
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