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CITY DEPARTMENTS: Municipal Court

Drivers Safety Course

Under the laws of the State of Texas, you may request the dismissal of one (1) MOVING traffic violation by taking a driver’s safety course.

You WILL NOT QUALIFY to make the request if your citation is for ANY of the following:

• Speeding 25 miles per hour or more above the posted speed limit
• Reckless driving
• Certain traffic accident violations
• Passing a stopped school bus
• Or if you have a Commercial Drivers License.

(If you are active military, you may be eligible to take a driving safety course if you have a valid driver's license from another state. Contact the court.)

If you do qualify, you may make your request for dismissal providing ALL of the following requirements are met:

• You provide WRITTEN NOTICE of your request to the Court ON OR BEFORE the appearance date shown on your citation.
• You have not used this option during the last 12 months
• You are not currently using this option for another citation
• You have a valid Texas Driver’s License
• You provide the Court with proof of financial responsibility that complies with state law. (This is usually liability insurance.)

If you meet all these requirements you must:

• Fill out the Drivers Safety Course portion of your courtesy letter
• Send that form, a money order or cashier's check (do not send cash in the mail) in the amount of $103 ($128 for a school zone) for court costs, proof of financial responsiblity, and a copy of your drivers license to the court to arrive on or before your court date.
• You will be sent a notice of the date the course must be completed.
• Upon completion of the course you must sign the Court Copy and send it to us by the due date along with a copy of your driving record*.

The Driving Safety Court Fee is $103 ($128 for a school zone). This does not include the cost of the course or your state issued driving record.

Courses are offered at a variety of locations including the Internet. Only State of Texas approved courses will be accepted by the Court. To find a state approved course you can go online at www.tea.state.tx.us/drive.

If you cannot verify that you qualify for the Driving Safety Course you will be required to pay the fine for the offense and your offense will be considered as a conviction on your driving record.

*You must request a copy of your driving record directly from the Texas State Department of Transportation.

City of Burnet
P.O. Box 1369 | 1001 Buchanan Drive, Suite 4
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6093 | Fax (512) 756-8560

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