Can a Driver Safety Course be taken for any violation?

No. The Driver Safety Course only applies to moving traffic violations as follows:

  • Obeying Warning Signs, Section 472.022 TC
  • Rules of the Road, Subtitle C, Title 7, Sections 541-600, TC
  • Operation of Motor Vehicle By Minors, Section 7291(a)(3), TC

Non-moving traffic violations or non-traffic violations (i.e, alcohol, tobacco, criminal mischief, etc), do not apply. Should clarification be needed, please contact the Court.

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1. What is a Driver Safety Course?
2. What are the advantages of a Driver Safety Course?
3. Can a Driver Safety Course be taken for any violation?
4. What is required to apply for a Driver Safety Course?
5. How much will a Driver Safety Course cost?
6. Who is not eligible to take a Driver Safety Course?
7. Where can a Driving Safety Course be taken?
8. Where can a Specialized Driving Safety Seat Belt Course be taken?
9. What must be done once a Driver Safety Course is completed?
10. What happens if the Driver Safety Course is not completed or all specified items are not submitted as ordered?