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DEFENSIVE DRIVING
       

Red LightYou are eligible for Driver's Safety Course if:

  • You possess a valid Texas driver's license;

  • Have not taken a defensive driving class within the last twelve (12) months;

  • And are not currently taking the course for another traffic violation in the State of Texas.  

  •  Individuals under the age of 17 MUST appear in court with a parent or guardian. 

  •  If you have a Commercial Driver's License, you are not eligible for a Driver Safety Course

NOTE:  Defensive driving MAY NOT be requested or paid via the Internet.

   
In order to request defensive driving by mail you must submit the following items before your court date:

FIRST: A letter in writing requesting defensive driving. You must reference your ticket number in your letter. Download a copy of the Request for Defensive Driving form using Adobe Reader.                 

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SECOND: A photocopy of your Texas Liability Insurance.  The proof of insurance must either be in your name or state that you are a policy member.

THIRD: Mail a check or money order made payable to the City of San Antonio in the amount of the appropriate court fees listed below. Additional fees will apply if a warrant has been issued.

For moving violations occurring on or after January 1, 2008:
Speeding in a school zone $132.00
All other violations $107.00
 
For moving violations which occurred before January 1, 2008:  
Speeding in a school zone $128.00
All other violations $103.00

Mail your defensive driving request to:

City of San Antonio Municipal Court
Office of the Presiding Judge
401 S. Frio St., Rm. 201
San Antonio, TX 78207

Defensive driving court costs MAY NOT be paid through the on-line fine payment system.  

YOUR REQUEST MUST BE RECEIVED BY YOUR SCHEDULED APPEARANCE DATE. ONCE YOU ARE APPROVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COURT, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION LETTER ALONG WITH FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING YOUR REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN APPROVED TO DO SO BY THE COURT.

PAYING YOUR TICKETS ONLINE WILL RESULT IN A CONVICTION ON YOUR STATE DRIVING RECORD

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