If you are charged with an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle, and you do not hold a commercial drivers license, you may request either in a writing or in person to take a driver's safety course.
Eligibility: You are eligible to request this course if you:
Have a valid Texas driver's license - not a commercial driver's license
Are not a member of the U.S. Military on active duty
Have not taken a driver's safety course within the past 12 months
Are not currently taking a driver's safety course
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 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.