DEFENSIVE DRIVING

If you are charged with an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle, and you do not hold a commercial driver's license, you may request, either in writing or in person, to take a driver's safety course.

Eligibility

You are eligible to request this course if you:

1. Have a valid Texas driver's license - not a commercial driver's license
2. Are not a member of the U.S. Military on active duty
3. Have not taken a driver's safety course within the past 12 months
4. Are not currently taking a driver's safety course
5. Your citation is NOT for one of the following:

• Speeding 25 mph or more over posted speed limit
• Speeding at a speed of 95 mph or more
• Failure to give information at an accident scene
• Leaving the scene of an accident
• Passing a school bus
• Any moving violation within a construction zone when workers are present

Procedure to Request DSC:

• Contact the court and make a request before the date listed on your citation
• Plead guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) and waive the right to a jury trial
• Pay the court costs
• Present to the court a copy of the current/valid Texas driver's license
• Present to the court a copy of the current automobile insurance
• Present to the court a certified copy of your driver's record
• Complete the online driver's safety course and provide to the court a copy of the certificate of completion.