Driving Safety Course

Your charge may be dismissed by successfully completing a driving safety course or a motorcycle operator training course. The offense must involve a moving violation. You must make your request on or before your first appearance date or within 20 working days from the date of your citation. Only sign up for a class after you receive an order from the court granting your request.

To be eligible, you must:

  • Have a valid Texas driver's license or permit that is NOT a commercial driver’s license (CDL)
  • Have proof of vehicle insurance in your name or with you as a listed driver.
  • Not have been cited for speeding at 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit.
  • Not have been cited for speeding at a speed of 95 mph or more.
  • Not have completed a driving safety course to dismiss a citation within one year preceding the date of the current citation.
  • Not currently taking a driving safety course for another citation.
  • Enter a plea of ‘Guilty’ or ‘No Contest’ to the offense.
  • Pay the required court fees.

Submit your request for Driving Safety Course:

Online

  1. Download and fill out a Driving Safety Course Request Form.
  2. Open an online contact form and attach the following:
    - Completed DSC Request
    - A photo of your valid Texas Driver’s License
    - A scanned copy or photo of your proof of vehicle insurance
  3. The court will review your request for eligibility.
  4. If approved, you will receive a notice by text message with a payment link.
  5. Make the payment.
  6. You will receive a copy of the court order with the due date to submit your certificate of completion and Type 3-A certified Driving Record.
  7. If your request is denied, you will receive a notice of court date to appear.

By Mail

  1. Download, print and fill out a Driving Safety Course Request Form.
  2. Mail the completed form along with the following:
    - Copy of valid Texas driver's license
    - Copy of proof of insurance
    - Check or money order for $144 (or $169 if in a school zone). Mailing address: Allen Municipal Court, 301 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75013
  3. Upon approval, you will receive a copy of the court order with the due date to submit your certificate of completion and Type 3-A certified Driving Record.

In Person

  1. Appear at the Deputy Court Clerk’s window with the following:
    - Valid Texas driver's license
    - Proof of vehicle insurance
    - Payment for the required fees ($144 or $169)
Note: If you are approved and you fail to pay timely, a final conviction will be entered based upon your plea. Incomplete and ineligible applications will not be processed. Your case will be scheduled for a court appearance.