Does taking a driving safety course remove tickets from my record in Texas?

Yes, in Texas, taking a defensive driving course can often lead to the dismissal of a traffic ticket, which means it won’t appear on your driving record. This can help prevent insurance rate increases and potential license suspensions.

Here’s how it works:

• Ticket Dismissal: Completing a driving safety course, also known as a defensive driving course, can allow the court to dismiss the traffic ticket, meaning the violation won’t be recorded on your driving record. 
  
• Insurance Impact: By having the ticket dismissed, you can avoid having the violation reported to your insurance company, which can prevent your premiums from going up. 
  
• Eligibility: To be eligible for ticket dismissal through a driving safety course, you typically need to have a valid Texas driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, and have not previously used this option within the past 12 months. 
  
• Court Fees: You’ll still need to pay court fees and administrative costs associated with the ticket, even if it’s dismissed. However, those fees are generally lower than paying the full ticket fine. 
  
• Course Completion: After completing the course and providing the certificate of completion to the court, the ticket can be dismissed.