DRIVING SAFETY COURSES
If you have been charged with a moving violation, you may be eligible to attend a Driving Safety Course for the dismissal of that citation. A driving safety course is six hours in length and must be approved by the Texas Central Education Agency.
YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF
You have not completed a Driving Safety Course for the dismissal of a ticket within the past 12 months from the date of your citation; You have a valid Texas Driver's License and it is NOT a commerical driver's license; You have proof of liability insurance or financial responsibility; You make an appearance at the court or mail in a request to attend a driving safety course within fourteen days; and you must not currently be signed up to attend a driving safety course for dismissal of another citation.
IN ADDITION
You will be required to pay the applicable court costs at the time you request to attend the Driving Safety Course, and You will be required to order a copy of your driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety, (There is a $10 charge payable to the Texas Department of Public Safety to obtain a copy of your record.) We will provide you with an order form.
If you are charged with speeding 25 miles or more per hour over the posted limit or passing a school bus, you are not eligible to attend a Driving Safety Course.
You do not have to see a Judge to request to attend a Driving Safety Course. You may appear at the Cashier Window during our office hours to make your request.
You have 90 days to complete the driving safety course and to return to the court with an official driving safety course certificate and a copy of your driving record. Failure to return the required proof may result in a warrant being issued for your arrest and the imposition of a fine, court costs, and warrant fees.
An appearance is required to be made within fourteen days of the date of your citation. Your appearance should be made in person at 406 E. Illinois or by mail. You may not enter an appearance by phone.
If you need additional information, please call (432) 685-7315.
DRIVING SAFETY COURSE PROVIDERS
American Safety Council
www.texasdrivingschool.com
Blockbuster Video by American Driver Improvement Course
www.americandriverimprovement.com
HEB Grocery DVD - Midland and Odessa
www.heb.com/defensivedriving
Defensive Driving Institute
Affordable Driver Safety - DVD/Video Court
SaveMoreDefensive Driving - Online Course
www.AtHomeDefensiveDriving.com
Curso en Espanol
Deluxe Defensive Driving
432-520-8178
www.deluxedfensivedriving.com
Free Meal Defensive Driving
432-5221414
www.Freemealdefensivedriving.com
Moe's Comedy Traffic School
www.moescomedytrafficshool.com
Curso en Espanol
Taylor's Consulting
686-8677
Tejas Defensive Driving
432-362-7757
Texas Drive Safe
www.texasdrivesafe.com
TicketSchool.com
www.ticketschool.com
TicketStop.com
www.TicketStop.com
Curso en Espanol
T.O.E Driving Academy & Defensive Driving
570-5804
The Driving Safety Course Provider will mail a certificated of completion to you. You should receive your certificate 15 - 20 business days following the completion of the Driving Safety Course. Your Certificate must be returned to the Municipal Court no later than your completion date to insure dismissal of your citation.
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