How Do I Get Court Permission to Take the Texas Driving Safety Course (DSC)
To get permission to take the Texas Driving Safety Course for ticket dismissal, you contact the court listed on your traffic citation and request permission to take a driving safety course. You must do this on or before the appearance date on your citation.
Step-by-Step
Find your court information. The court name, address, and phone number are printed on your traffic citation. This is the court that has jurisdiction over your violation.
Contact the court before your appearance date. You can typically request permission by phone, in person, by mail, or through the court's website. Each court handles this slightly differently — check your citation or the court's website for their preferred method.
Plead guilty or no contest. When you request permission, courts generally require you to enter a plea of guilty or no contest to your violation. This is a standard part of the process and does not mean you are giving up your right to take the course.
Pay any required court administrative fee. Some courts charge an administrative fee when granting permission. This is separate from the driving safety course fee. Contact your court for the specific amount.
Receive your deadline. Once permission is granted, the court will give you a deadline — typically 90 days — to complete the course and submit your certificate and driving record.
Enroll in the course. After receiving court permission, enroll at drivinglogic.com and complete the course before your court deadline.
What You Will Need to Submit to the Court After Completion
Once you finish the course, you must submit two documents to your court by the deadline:
Your DS-230 certificate of completion from Driving Logic
A certified Type 3A driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Who to contact | Court listed on your traffic citation |
Deadline to request | On or before your appearance date |
How to request | Phone, in person, mail, or court website |
Plea required | Guilty or no contest |
Court administrative fee | Varies by court — contact your court |
Completion deadline | Typically 90 days from when permission is granted |
Documents to submit to court | DS-230 certificate + certified Type 3A driving record |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my court's contact information? Your court's name and contact information are printed on your traffic citation. You can also search for your municipal or justice of the peace court online.
Do I have to appear in court in person to get permission? Not always. Many courts allow you to request permission by phone, mail, or online. Check with your specific court for their preferred process.
What is a Type 3A driving record? A Type 3A is a certified copy of your Texas driving record issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. You can order it online at the DPS website. Your court requires it along with your completion certificate to process the dismissal.
What happens after I submit my documents to the court? The court reviews your documents and processes the dismissal of your citation. Courts do not send dismissal notifications — allow a couple of weeks and call your court to confirm if needed.
What if my court's deadline is less than 90 days? Follow whatever deadline your court sets. Some courts set shorter deadlines. Complete the course and submit your documents well before the deadline to avoid complications.