Defensive Driving Course in Houston Texas

Did you receive a traffic ticket in Houston, Texas? Drivers who receive a traffic ticket are often upset about the cost of the ticket and confused about how to dismiss their traffic ticket. For residents in Texas, taking a Houston defensive driving class prevents driver's license points on their driving record and a corresponding auto insurance increase.

To remove this traffic ticket from your driving record, you'll have to Request Permission from Houston Municiple Court to complete a driver safety course. You'll need to complete the application and sign an affidavit (both can be downloaded on their website).

To qualify for a traffic ticket dismissal course in Houston, drivers must:

• request permission to take the course by the appearance date shown on the ticket, in person or by mail, and submit:

1. completed copy of the Affidavit form with notarized signature
2. proof of a valid non-commercial Texas driver's license
3. > court administrative fee
4. copy of insurance policy

• admit guilt or sign a statement that they do not contest their citation
• NOT have been issued a traffic ticket for 95 miles per hour or more
• NOT have had a ticket dismissed within the previous twelve months
• NOT have been cited for driving 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit
• NOT possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• submit the certificate of completion to the course within 90 days once permission to take the course is granted
• submit a copy of the driver record to the court with the certificate of completion, if required

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Houston, Texas Speeding Ticket Fines

In Houston, you can pay your traffic ticket online through their online ticket payment system at City of Houston Ticket Pay. Allow up to 72 hours for their system to post your payment. To have your traffic ticket dismissed by taking an approved driving safety course you'll need to Request Permission at www.HoustonTX.gov. They request that you wait 10 days from the date of the ticket was issued to submit your application.

Houston speeding ticket fines are based on MHP over the posted limit from the City of Houston:

• 1-5 miles per hour - FINE: $170
• 6-9 miles per hour - FINE: $180
• 10-14 miles per hour - FINE: $200
• 15-19 miles per hour - FINE: $245
• 20-29 miles per hour - FINE: $265
• 30 miles per hour or more - FINE: $300