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Driving Safety Course

A Driving Safety Course (sometimes referred to as Defensive Driving) allows for Dismissal of a Citation if certain requirements are met.

Upon successful completion of an approved Driving Safety Course, your case will be dismissed by the San Antonio Municipal Court Judge. The violation will not be reported to the Department of Public Safety.

In the event that all requirements are not returned to the San Antonio Municipal Court on or before the due date, your opportunity for ticket dismissal via a Driving Safety Course will be revoked. This could result in a conviction, which would then be reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

How To Qualify for a Drivers Safety Course

• You must not possess a commercial driver's license.
  
  
• You must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.
  
  
• Your Driving Record must not indicate successful completion of a Driving Safety Course 12 months prior to the current violation.
  
  
• Proof of financial responsibility in accordance with CH. 601 TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE
  
  
• You must not be in the process of taking a Driving Safety Course within the State of Texas.
• Once you submit an application and certify that all requirements for qualification are met, should it be determined by the Court that you do not qualify, then you will be convicted of said offense and required to pay a fine and Court costs per a Judge's order.

A DRIVING SAFETY COURSE WILL ONLY APPLY TO ONE COUNT ON A TICKET WITH MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS.

Administrative Court Fee

Once approved by the Judge, you must pay the Administrative Court Fee:

• Moving Violations occurring in a School Zone: $137.10
• All other Moving Violations: $112.10

How to apply via Email

Once the court has received your request, we will respond to you within 24-48 business hours**. This response will include the exact fine amount you must send in and the due date. Once the court receives your check or money order via US Mail, the court will send you your Defensive Driving Packet via Email.

Fill out the Request Form for Driving Safety Course