How Do I Get Court Permission for the Tennessee Driver Education Course (Traffic School)?
To get court permission for ticket dismissal, contact the court listed on your traffic citation and request permission to complete a driver education course. You must do this before your court appearance date.
How the Court Permission Process Works
Step 1 — Locate the court information on your citation
Your traffic citation will list the court where your case is being handled and the date by which you must contact the court or appear.
Step 2 — Contact the court before the deadline
Call or visit the court and request permission to take a driver education course to dismiss your ticket. You will typically need:
Your traffic ticket number
The date of your citation
Your appearance date
The listed violation charge Step 3 — Receive permission
The court will determine whether your violation qualifies and whether to grant permission. Eligibility is decided on a case-by-case basis. Not all violations or courts qualify.
Step 4 — Enroll in the course
Once you have received permission, enroll at drivinglogic.com/tennessee/driver-education-course and complete the course before your court's deadline.
Step 5 — Submit your certificate
After completing the course, submit your certificate to the court as instructed — by mail, fax, or in person.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Who to contact | The court listed on your citation |
When to contact | Before your citation's deadline date |
What you need | Ticket number, citation date, appearance date, violation charge |
Permission granted | Case-by-case basis — not guaranteed |
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the court denies my request? If the court does not grant permission, you cannot use the course for ticket dismissal. You may still take it voluntarily for an insurance discount if applicable.
Can I contact the court by email or online? This depends on your specific court. Check your citation or the court's website for their preferred contact method.
What if I already appeared in court and the judge granted permission? If the judge granted permission at your court appearance, you may proceed to enroll. Confirm the deadline the judge set for completing the course.