Driver Safety Course

If you are charged with a moving violation, you may be eligible to take an approved driver safety course. If approved, the citation will be dismissed upon satisfactory completion of all conditions imposed.

Note: Do not take a driver safety course without first obtaining permission from the court.

Driver Safety Course for Citation Dismissal Eligibility Requirements:

• Must make your request on or before the appearance date on your citation. To request online complete the following application: https://www.hickorycreek-tx.gov/municourt/webform/online-dsc-application
• Enter a plea of Guilty or No Contest
• Show a valid Non-CDL Texas Driver’s license or permit
• Show proof of financial responsibility (Insurance)
• Have not completed a driver safety course for ticket dismissal 12 months prior to the date of citation
• Pay court costs and administrative fee

You Are NOT Eligible If

• You hold a Commercial Driver’s License
• You were charged with speeding 25 miles or more over the speed limit
• You were charged with a violating one of the following sections of the Transportation Code (TRC) of the State of Texas:

TRC Sec. 472.022- Construction or maintenance work zone 
TRC Sec. 545.066- Passing a School Bus
TRC Sec. 545.421- Fleeing or attempting to elude Police Officers
TRC Sec. 550.022- Accident involving damage to a vehicle
TRC Sec. 550.023- Duty to give information and render aid
TRC Sec. 5223- Serious traffic violations

After Obtaining Approval & Paying Your Fees

• Complete a state approved driver safety course
• Submit driver safety course certificate of completion to the court
• Submit copy of your driving record Type 3A from Texas Department of Public Safety. To print your driving record online please visit https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txldrcdr/TXDPSLicenseeManager

If you fail to complete the course or to return the certificate and/or driving record within the 90 day due date, a show cause hearing will be scheduled.